Chapter 460 Husband and wife have no grudges that last overnight!
The Great Dream Marsh.
A vast, boundless expanse of water. "Qingyi, since you don't like this, let's part ways here."
Lu Changsheng suddenly looked at Chu Qingyi, sighed, and said, "After today's parting, I will treat everything from these past days as a dream. When we meet again, we will address each other as fellow Daoists." As he spoke, he released Chu Qingyi's fair and slender hand, took out a ring, and slowly put it on. Seemingly noticing Chu Qingyi's confusion, Lu Changsheng said softly, "This is a little trinket I bought earlier. It's not worth much money; just keep it as a souvenir. If Qingyi doesn't like it, she can throw it away herself." Chu Qingyi was slightly taken aback. She had previously sensed that Lu Changsheng seemed preoccupied. She thought he was worried about things at home. Hearing this now, she realized that he was troubled by her situation. Looking at Lu Changsheng before her, whose eyes and words had lost their tenderness and affection, replaced by a calm and collected demeanor, Chu Qingyi felt a slight sense of disorientation. It was as if all the gentle words and sweet affection from before were just a dream. Had he really let go like that? Had her previous rejection hurt him? Or had he understood what she truly desired, and thus chosen to let go? "Regarding our affairs, if Master asks, Fellow Daoist Chu need not conceal them. I will explain to Xiyue and Master myself." "As for others, I hope Fellow Daoist Chu will cover for me. If anything happens, you are welcome to come to Bihu Mountain to find me at any time." Lu Changsheng finished speaking, a hint of tenderness and reluctance in his eyes . But he still resolutely cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, transforming into a divine rainbow and soaring towards the Nine Heavens Gale. Chu Qingyi watched Lu Changsheng disappear, and memories of their time together suddenly flooded her mind. She bit her lip lightly, looking at the ring on her slender finger, momentarily at a loss, feeling only a sense of loss. "Sigh," Chu Qingyi sighed deeply after a moment. Whether it was the painstaking efforts he made to save her in the Heavenly Yuan Lotus, or their intimate time together in the Great Dream Immortal City these past few days, neither was unforgettable for her. She might think of him again at any time. Especially since he had given her this ring before leaving. She feared that seeing this ring in the future would inevitably remind her of him. Although he said that if she didn't like it, she could throw it away herself. But could she throw away the ring and erase his traces? Chu Qingyi knew that her sword heart had already been tainted by dust. Taking a deep breath, her beautiful eyes gradually became clear and firm, her sword intent soaring, and then she transformed into a beam of sword light, soaring into the sky and disappearing. In the Nine Heavens Gale. Lu Changsheng stood on a starlight disc, his body surrounded by endless starlight. Of course, he hadn't truly severed ties with him. Knowing only Chu Qingyi's personality, winning her heart wouldn't be something that could be done quickly; it would be better to alternate between hot and cold. Moreover, she possessed a natural sword heart; after so many years of cultivation, her dedication to the sword had far surpassed that of emotions or material possessions. Even if feelings had already stirred within him, he needed time to calm down and let the seed slowly sprout; he couldn't rush things. As for giving her the ring, besides hoping she would think of him when she saw it, it was also a test. Even if she lost the ring, she couldn't just stop cultivating her techniques, could she? Lu Changsheng's mind stirred slightly, his dantian trembled, and a pale golden, transparent wheel appeared, swirling in his hand. "Buzz—" A woman in a purple dress, with an exquisitely beautiful and alluring face, fair skin like jade, and a breathtaking figure, appeared. "Mili, I'm sorry you've suffered these past few days," Lu Changsheng said softly, looking at the woman in the purple dress who looked annoyed, reaching out to grasp her seemingly delicate and boneless hand. "Get lost, you dog of a man!" Nangong Mili was already displeased when she saw Lu Changsheng and Chu Qingyi being affectionate, her heart filled with bitterness and resentment. Now that Lu Changsheng had released her from the Boundless Realm, the anger that had been building up inside her exploded, and she slapped his hand away. "Hehe, still jealous? You know what happened before. If the Qingyun Sect knew you were in Jiang Kingdom, it would definitely cause trouble. So, I'm doing this for your own good." Lu Changsheng wasn't angry at all, and said with a smile. "Hmph, that woman is still seriously injured, how could she be my match!" Nangong Mili's face was like frost, and she said disdainfully. Although she was suppressed by Lu Changsheng, she was still a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator. "Mili, I'm very happy that you didn't cause me any trouble before, but I don't like the way you talk." Lu Changsheng glanced at her, his voice calm and indifferent, with a hint of unquestionable authority. He could speak gently to a woman like Chu Qingyi. But a woman like Nangong Mili clearly wouldn't fall for that. Even if you speak kindly to her, she'll look down on you. "Who wants your affection! And who's your husband?" Nangong Mili said with disgust and disdain. She was so gentle with Chu Qingyi before, but why is she so impatient with me? "Besides the Tianyuan Secret Realm, you must have other purposes for coming to Jiang Kingdom, right?"
Lu Changsheng remained calm and spoke indifferently.
Previously, in the Tianyuan Secret Realm, Nangong Mili had suddenly attacked him, even using a love-locking Gu. Therefore, Lu Changsheng suspected that this woman, besides the Tianyuan Secret Realm, had also come specifically to seek revenge.
After all, she certainly wouldn't swallow the loss caused by the love-locking Gu.
Moreover, when the two of them had intercourse, he had used Yin and Yang energies to nurture Nangong Mili's true core, cultivating a trace of golden core Dao essence.
For a Core Formation cultivator, the transformation of a true core into a golden core is an irresistible opportunity, and this woman likely wouldn't let it go.
Therefore, Lu Changsheng guessed that this woman had this intention when she used the love-locking Gu against him.
"Of course, you humiliated me back then, using the love-locking Gu on me and Xiao Chan; how can this grudge be easily forgiven!"
Nangong Mili, dressed in a purple gauze dress, possessed a graceful and alluring figure.
Even with her icy expression, she still exuded captivating charm and irresistible allure.
"It takes a hundred years of cultivation to share a boat ride, and a thousand years to share a pillow. Husbands and wives shouldn't hold grudges overnight. So much time has passed; let bygones be bygones."
Lu Changsheng, too lazy to argue or explain, spoke up.
"???"
Nangong Mili was shocked that this man would say such shameless things.
Who said they shared a pillow with you?!
"Alright, tell me how you've been these past years, and about Yaoyao and Xiaochan."
Lu Changsheng's voice softened.
He felt a pang of guilt not only towards his daughter but also towards Meng Xiaochan.
After all, the Love-Locking Gu had been troubling her for so long.
And Nangong Mili, knowing the Love-Locking Gu was related to Meng Xiaochan, would surely blame her.
"This is none of your business!"
Nangong Mili's eyebrows furrowed, her long, narrow phoenix eyes gleaming with a cold light, like a thorny rose.
Even though she knew that if she obediently submitted, she might be able to obtain the Golden Core opportunity from Lu Changsheng.
But as the Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Five Poisons Sect, didn't she have any pride?!
And if she gave in, what if this scoundrel tried to take her daughter away afterward?!
Her biggest worry right now was that Lu Changsheng would snatch her daughter away.
"Mili, I'm trying to talk to you nicely, why won't you talk nicely?"
Lu Changsheng frowned, feeling that this woman was simply endless.
You know, his patience was also limited.
"I have nothing to say to you."
Nangong Mili just snorted coldly with disdain.
"Sigh."
Lu Changsheng looked at Nangong Mili's exquisite and alluring face and sighed helplessly.
Since being soft didn't work, he could only try being hard, to teach her a lesson and subdue her.
The next moment, Nangong Mili saw Lu Changsheng approaching.
An invisible field bound him, causing his expression to change slightly. He said coldly, "Lu Changsheng, what are you doing!?" "
Husbands and wives shouldn't hold grudges overnight. If they do, they'll make up before they get out of bed."
Lu Changsheng looked at Nangong Mili, who was trying to escape, and suddenly a surge of astonishing magical power erupted, the terrifying spiritual pressure distorting the world.
"Buzz buzz buzz—"
The Formless Treasure Wheel behind his head spun, like a burning golden sun.
Yin and Yang energies flowed around him, spreading wildly, forming a Yin-Yang Dao diagram that sealed off the world.
A domain of magic has little effect on Core Formation cultivators.
But Lu Changsheng was a Golden Core cultivator of the Yin-Yang Dao, and with the support of the Formless Treasure Wheel, even a Core Formation cultivator would have a certain effect of imprisoning magic power and sealing off the world.
"Boom!"
At the same time, the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone on Lu Changsheng's chest emitted a dazzling nine-colored glow.
One by one, tadpole-like symbols intertwined and surged, entering Nangong Mili's body, meridians, and dantian.
Nangong Mili, who had just broken through the divine light of the seal, suddenly felt her magical power stagnate.
Immediately afterward, Lu Changsheng domineeringly pulled the beauty before him into his arms.
It must be said, Nangong Mili was a natural beauty.
Despite her slender figure, her body was incredibly voluptuous, with a perfect hourglass shape, alluring and seductive.
Every inch of her skin, every part of her, exuded a captivating and deadly allure.
"Lu Changsheng, you dog of a man, what are you doing!"
Nangong Mili cried out, her face pale.
"I'm trying to talk to you nicely, but you won't listen. Since that's the case, I'll show you what husbandly authority is!"
As Lu Changsheng spoke, he ripped Nangong Mili's exquisite dress to shreds, revealing glimpses of her snow-white skin, a seductive and alluring sight.
"Bastard, Lu Changsheng, you bastard!"
Nangong Mili was filled with shame and indignation, a strange feeling welling up deep within her heart.
Even decades later, she still remembered the pain and humiliation she felt when Lu Changsheng humiliated and abused her!
"Mili, did you deliberately provoke me, waiting for this?"
Lu Changsheng's physique was so powerful that Nangong Mili couldn't struggle or move. He leaned close to her delicate, jade-like ear and whispered. His
deep, magnetic voice made Nangong Mili tremble, her long, shapely legs going weak and numb.
"You're talking nonsense, you dog of a man, stay away from me!"
Nangong Mili's face was filled with humiliation and indignation, her teeth clenched.
Having witnessed Lu Changsheng condense a high-grade golden core for Chu Qingyi, she had guessed that nurturing the Daoist essence of the golden core might involve this process.
But she certainly didn't expect it!
"Is that so? I see your body is quite honest, Mili."
Lu Changsheng licked Nangong Mili's jade-like, translucent earlobe, his hands measuring her smooth, soft, proud, full breasts and those incredibly round and alluring mounds.
"Lu Changsheng, you...you're a complete bastard, shameless!"
Although Nangong Mili appeared to be gritting her teeth, her head was slightly raised, her exquisitely beautiful face flushed with a captivating blush, making her incredibly charming and alluring.
Even Lu Changsheng, a veteran of countless battles, felt a stirring in his heart upon seeing Nangong Mili's alluring yet imposing presence, an urge to conquer her arise.
However, he remained rational, knowing that this was the Nine Heavens Gale Layer, where there might be Core Formation cultivators traveling.
Immediately, they steered the starlight disc, rushing towards the Great Dream Marsh below like a comet.
"Whoosh—"
The moment they entered the water, the two entered the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus.
It must be said, with this magical treasure, the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus, things became much more convenient.
"Lu Changsheng, you...uh~"
"Hiss...stop! Stop now!"
"Lu Changsheng, I...I must kill you...uh~"
Time passed slowly.
No one knew how much time had gone by.
Nangong Mili's flawless face was flushed crimson, a few strands of sweaty hair clinging to it. Her delicate lips were slightly parted, exhaling hot breath. She was limp and motionless.
Her full forehead, exquisite face, slender neck, delicate collarbone, and flawless body were all covered in fine beads of sweat, glowing with a pinkish luster, holy and alluring, making one's blood boil.
Her originally cold phoenix eyes were now misty, half-open, half-closed, with a hint of alluring charm flowing between them.
"Mili, I've told you, there's no holding grudges between husband and wife."
Lu Changsheng looked at the marks on her fair skin and decided not to continue.
After all, men are always easily softened.
Even though he had been tough on Nangong Mili before
, after all that, seeing her so weak and helpless, he felt a
pang of heartache. After all, she was his wife, and he had to cherish her.
Besides, too much of anything is bad.
"..."
Nangong Mili didn't speak, her beautiful phoenix eyes filled with shame
, anger, and hatred. Back then, she had been severely injured, and out of consideration for her vows and her disciple Meng Xiaochun, she had been subjected to all sorts of humiliation and trampling by Lu Changsheng.
But now, she was completely powerless against Lu Changsheng.
Whether it was cultivation, magical power, or physical strength, she was completely suppressed by him.
And at Lu Changsheng's rate of growth, she feared she would never have the chance to take revenge.
"Alright, now tell me about your situation over the years."
Lu Changsheng gently wiped the sweat from Nangong Mili's body and said softly.
After saying that, he added, "If you keep being stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite."
Nangong Mili was about to retort, but the burning pain in her snowy buttocks made her heart tremble, and an indescribable feeling welled up inside her. She looked at Lu Changsheng with hatred and said coldly, "Very well, I don't need your concern."
"Very well, what are you doing running around Jiang Kingdom all day? Don't you know the Tianyuan Secret Realm is dangerous?"
"This time, a Nascent Soul True Monarch almost died. With your strength, aren't you just courting death?"
Lu Changsheng said irritably upon hearing this.
"A Nascent Soul True Monarch almost died?"
Nangong Mili was somewhat surprised.
Although she knew that the commotion in the Tianyuan Secret Realm was quite significant,
she had been suppressed by Lu Changsheng in the Wuxiang Realm and was unaware of the outcome.
"Yun Jianfeng broke through to the Nascent Soul stage and, together with Xuanjian Zhenjun, ambushed and killed Tiansha Zhenjun of the Tiansha Sect outside the secret realm, shattering his physical body. Only his Nascent Soul managed to escape." " Most of the
Core Formation cultivators who came with you to cause trouble are dead."
Lu Changsheng recounted the situation in the secret realm, then said coldly, "What will happen to Yaoyao if something happens to you?"
"..."
Nangong Mili felt a surge of relief upon hearing this.
Although she had the Bewitching Pearl by her side, it was hard to say whether she could escape unscathed in this situation.
However, even though she felt guilty, seeing Lu Changsheng reprimanding her so coldly, she still retorted defiantly, "What does this have to do with you!"
"Snap!"
A crisp sound rang out.
The snow-white and crimson millstone stirred up beautiful waves.
"Lu Changsheng, I'll fight you to the death!"
Nangong Mili's black hair was disheveled, her face as red as the sunset, filled with shame and indignation, as she gritted her teeth and said.
However, before she could finish speaking, she was suppressed by Lu Changsheng.
"How did you end up like this in the Demonic Sect? Don't you understand the importance of assessing the situation? Or do you know I won't kill you, which is why you dare to act this way?"
Lu Changsheng frowned.
Nangong Mili's heart trembled.
Subconsciously, she didn't seem worried that Lu Changsheng would kill her.
Just like when Lu Changsheng suppressed her before, he could have fought to the death, using his life-saving Gu worms, but he didn't choose to do so.
"Or perhaps, you just like me treating you like this?"
Lu Changsheng leaned close to her delicate, crystal-clear earlobe and whispered.
Her earlobes appeared small and delicate, yet they were plump and translucent, soft yet firm to the touch, sweet and chewy—truly exquisite.
Lu Changsheng licked one, then put it in his mouth, savoring it.
"???"
Nangong Mili's breathing suddenly quickened, her brows furrowed, and she slapped away Lu Changsheng's actions, her face flushed and alluring, saying, "Get lost! Don't think everyone is like you!"
"Hehe."
Lu Changsheng chuckled, reaching out to stroke Nangong Mili's blushing cheek.
Nangong Mili instinctively tried to avoid him, coldly saying, "What do you want to do!?"
Although this man wouldn't kill her, he would certainly humiliate her in every way.
"Your hair is a little messy, let me smooth it down for you,"
Lu Changsheng said gently, tucking a few strands of sweaty hair clinging to her cheek behind her ear.
Seeing his actions, Nangong Mili felt a strange, indescribable feeling rise in her heart.
"You've come all this way hoping to find me to nurture your True Elixir?"
Lu Changsheng continued.
Although this woman admired strength, she was also strong-willed; he couldn't push her too far.
A combination of a stick and a treat was needed to gradually tame her.
Chapter 461 Does this woman have some hidden attribute?
"That's right."
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Nangong Mili readily admitted.
After all, this was her purpose for coming here.
If she denied it, saying she was simply here for revenge, it would seem too fake.
But this man brought it up himself, was he trying to nurture her golden core?
"Hehe."
Lu Changsheng smiled, gently stroking Nangong Mili's cold and charming cheek, and whispered, "You know, your husband always responds better to gentleness than force."
Nangong Mili's eyes were clear and narrow, like flowing smoke, understanding what this man meant.
She could nurture her golden core, but she had to submit and beg him.
The two already had this relationship, and now she had been humiliated by this man, so lowering her head and submitting didn't seem like a big deal.
After all, compared to the opportunity for a golden core, what was lowering her head and submitting?
So many people would kill for this!
Just thinking about everything between her and Lu Changsheng made Nangong Mili unable to lower her head.
"Hehe, I don't need you to do anything, just speak properly,"
Lu Changsheng said softly, his handsome face and gentle eyes warm.
Hearing these gentle words, Nangong Mili felt a surge of indescribable emotion.
Although this scoundrel had been like a storm just now, he hadn't treated her as cruelly as he had in the past.
Otherwise, with his physique, even as a Core Formation cultivator, she probably wouldn't have survived. Moreover,
Lu Changsheng had healed her injuries and gifted her rare treasures in her early years.
Now, in suppressing her, it was because she had struck first, indirectly saving her life.
Even the humiliation and abuse she had suffered just now was because she had provoked him.
Thinking this way, Nangong Mili suddenly felt that she was in the wrong.
"Alright, tell me about what's happened over the years. I've truly always cared about you and Yaoyao."
Lu Changsheng's gaze remained gentle and warm as he pulled Nangong Mili into his arms, resting his chin on her hair, and spoke softly.
Although Nangong Mili knew Lu Changsheng's demeanor was feigned, she still softened slightly and whispered, "After my injuries healed, Xiao Chan and I crossed the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range to return to Jin Kingdom."
"As for anything else, there's nothing more to say."
She knew Lu Changsheng was different from many righteous cultivators, lacking strong concepts of righteousness and demonic influence.
But ultimately, he wasn't a demonic cultivator.
What she did in the Five Poisons Sect had nothing to do with Lu Changsheng.
"Crossed the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range..."
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that Nangong Mili's situation and Meng Xiao Chan's crossing of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range were extremely dangerous.
Moreover, traveling from the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range to Jin Kingdom required a long detour.
"What about Yaoyao?"
Lu Changsheng continued to ask, this being his greatest concern.
"Yaoyao is my daughter, it has nothing to do with you!"
"Lu Changsheng, I'm warning you, don't you dare lay a finger on her!"
Nangong Mili immediately said warily.
However, the spring-like charm on her exquisite and beautiful face hadn't faded, making her look incredibly charming and completely lacking in intimidation.
"She's my daughter, how could I not care about her?"
Lu Changsheng said helplessly.
But from Nangong Mili's reaction, he knew that she really loved this daughter, so there was no need to worry about her being bullied.
As for whether his daughter had gone astray, Lu Changsheng no longer cared.
With such a mother and growing up in a place like the Five Poisons Sect, it would be strange if she didn't go astray.
So Lu Changsheng had already prepared himself mentally to avoid being disappointed when he saw her.
"Hmph, no matter what, she's my daughter, it has nothing to do with you."
Nangong Mili's cold and beautiful eyes narrowed, showing no sign of backing down.
Her daughter, Nangong Yaoyao, was her bottom line.
Even if she wanted Lu Changsheng to nurture her golden core, she was unwilling to hand her daughter over to him.
"Jin State, a place like the Five Poisons Sect is ultimately not a good place. It won't be good for Yaoyao to grow up in such an environment,"
Lu Changsheng said with a slight sigh.
"What's wrong with the Five Poisons Sect! Is it better in your Bihu Mountain!?"
Nangong Mili immediately became displeased.
Although the reputation of the demonic path was bad
, in her opinion, the righteous and demonic paths were the same. How could the righteous path be any better?
Besides, as the Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Five Poisons Sect, her daughter would receive the greatest resources for cultivation there, and would definitely reach the Core Formation stage in the future, and might even have the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage.
In Bihu Mountain, this dog of a man had a harem of wives and concubines, and countless children. What could he possibly give her daughter?
"Alright, alright, tell me about Yaoyao's situation?"
Seeing her agitated appearance, Lu Changsheng embraced her beautiful
body, gently stroking her soft black hair and inhaling her rich fragrance. He didn't know if it was due to her cultivation technique or the effect of the Xuan Yin Charming Body, but the fragrance was very pleasant.
"..."
Nangong Mili's slight agitation immediately dissipated.
She felt that this man was truly fickle.
She had been so defiant before, yet now she was so gentle.
This gentle demeanor softened Nangong Mili's heart.
"Yaoyao is doing very well. She has already broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage and can
stand on her own," Nangong Mili said softly, a hint of pride in her eyes.
Her daughter's talent far surpassed her own, and her future achievements would also exceed hers, so she was extremely proud of her daughter, Nangong Yaoyao.
However, thinking about how long she had been away and hadn't seen her daughter in a long time, she also felt a pang of longing.
After all, she had been by her daughter's side since birth.
"I'll go to Jin Kingdom with you later to see Yaoyao,"
Lu Changsheng said, somewhat amused by Nangong Mili's expression, pinching her cheek.
"No way! She's my daughter, and she has nothing to do with you!"
Nangong Mili immediately bristled at these words, pushing Lu Changsheng away, her voice icy cold.
In her eyes, this man just wanted to steal her daughter away.
Even his gentleness and scheming towards her were all for the sake of taking her daughter.
Just like back then, he had treated her badly, but after learning that she had a child, he had become all tender and affectionate.
Thinking of this, Nangong Mili suddenly felt a surge of grievance.
"This is also my daughter!"
Lu Changsheng was speechless at her protective behavior, as if he would harm his own daughter.
Seeing that Nangong Mili's face remained frosty and her phoenix eyes held a murderous glint, Lu Changsheng immediately pressed her down.
This woman still owed him...
"Lu Changsheng, you bastard! Shameless scoundrel! Dog of a man!"
Nangong Mili cursed, her heart filled with humiliation, shame, and anger.
To think that she, a dignified Core Formation True Person and the Heavenly Spider Envoy of the Five Poisons Sect of Jin Kingdom, was now being so wantonly humiliated by Lu Changsheng.
Afterwards!
Afterwards!
Afterwards!
Lu Changsheng looked at the limp Nangong Mili and suppressed her into the Formless Treasure Wheel.
Although the Heavenly Origin Treasure Lotus had a cave, he had not yet fully refined it and could not imprison or suppress her.
Moreover, the Heavenly Origin Treasure Lotus contained many things, such as the Nurturing Infant Flower and the Heaven-Mending Ganoderma.
If this woman goes crazy and ruins herself, she'll have nowhere to turn.
"You dog, you dog!"
Nangong Mili cursed as Lu Changsheng suppressed her into the Boundless Realm again.
Her face was flushed, her body weak and limp from the recent humiliation, and her voice was as soft as a whisper, almost like she was pleading.
"Hiss,"
Nangong Mili rubbed her burning buttocks.
She thought to herself that this man was all gentle one moment and then changed his expression the next, roughly resisting her and even trying to make her kneel.
"You dog, this grudge..."
Nangong Mili gritted her teeth, wanting to utter harsh words.
But then she remembered she was no match for Lu Changsheng, and what if he heard her and started to tormenting her again?
If this continued, she would really die.
"Hmph, one day, I'll make you pay for all the humiliation you've caused me, a hundredfold!"
Nangong Mili snorted softly, thinking to herself.
Years ago, she had dreamt of seeking revenge on Lu Changsheng, the man kneeling before her, filled with remorse, weeping and begging for mercy, licking her high heels
. For some reason, recalling that scene now caused Nangong Mili's soft, weak body to tremble uncontrollably, her breathing becoming rapid.
After a moment of this fantasy, Nangong Mili looked at her dantian, where the yin-yang fish, representing the formation of her core, swirled and danced. A strange, indescribable emotion welled up within her.
She closed her eyes, quietly refining the yin and yang energies.
"???"
Lu Changsheng stared, bewildered, at Nangong Mili in the Boundless Realm, whose face had suddenly flushed, whose breathing had become rapid, and whose expression was one of pleasure.
What was going on?
Did this woman possess some hidden attribute?
She had always suppressed herself in front of him, but now, after being suppressed in the Boundless Realm, she had let her guard down?
"Hiss!"
Lu Changsheng gazed at Nangong Mili, her body exquisitely beautiful and her figure graceful, clad only in a layer of purple gauze, her allure breathtaking in the Boundless Realm. He felt incredibly excited and decided to try it later.
After all, Nangong Mili's assertive nature, coupled with her status and position, easily aroused other people's thoughts.
"Hoo!"
Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, exhaled, and cleared his mind of distractions. He then piloted the starlight disc, flying towards Bihu Mountain with all his might.
Four months had passed since the news of Bihu Mountain's patriarch Lu Changsheng's demise in the Tianyuan Secret Realm.
Although the Lu family denied the rumors, stating that Lu Changsheng's soul lamp was still intact, most forces had already accepted that the patriarch had fallen.
With Lu Ping'an and Lu Wangshu going to Jinlong Ridge to establish their authority, Bihu Mountain's reputation was solidified, and no one dared to openly provoke them.
However, some families and forces were still secretly causing trouble and testing the waters.
For example, the Lu family's merchant caravan led by Lu Ruyi encountered multiple attacks along the way.
However, besides Lu Ruyi, the caravan also included Zhou Datong and a rogue cultivator who had recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage at Bihu Mountain. With
three Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge, they didn't encounter too much danger.
After all, given the previous example, even if some forces wanted to provoke the Lu family, they wouldn't dare to do so openly.
After the news reached Bihu Mountain, Lu Wangshu sent three second-tier puppets.
Lu Xianzhi also ordered his son, Lu Xuanyu, to bring the puppet guard team trained by the Lu family.
Three second-tier puppets and thirty-six top-tier first-tier puppets could form a simple formation, trapping even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.
This situation directly made the Lu family's puppets famous.
At this moment, many forces realized that the main business of the Lu family of Bihu Mountain was not pills or talismans, but puppets!
At this very moment.
Bihu Mountain.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth on Biyun Peak was suddenly stirred, gradually forming a vortex of spiritual energy.
"Someone is attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment."
The Lu family disciples and cultivators were not surprised by this situation.
Since the Lu family announced that they could refine Foundation Establishment pills and do so for free, cultivators have been coming to Bihu Mountain seeking pills to attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment.
Therefore, in the past year or so, several people have attempted to break through to Foundation Establishment at Bihu Mountain, leading to the outside world not knowing how many Foundation Establishment cultivators there are at Bihu Mountain.
After all, who knows whether such an attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment is by a rogue cultivator or a member of the Lu family?
"Whoosh!"
However, several hours later, the vortex of spiritual energy in the sky suddenly dissipated.
"Failure."
Many who witnessed this scene shook their heads and sighed.
Although many people from Bihu Mountain had attempted to reach the Foundation Establishment stage in recent years,
even with a Foundation Establishment Pill, the success rate was only 30-50%.
Inside the secret chamber of the cave.
"Caizhen, I'm sorry, I'm useless. I wasted your Foundation Establishment Pill."
Hong Xuanji's face was pale, and he seemed to have aged considerably in an instant, his face revealing shame and disappointment.
He had thought he would never be able to achieve Foundation Establishment in this life.
But then his wife produced a Foundation Establishment Pill, giving him hope.
When his father, Hong Yi, learned of this, he resolutely used all the family's savings to purchase Foundation Establishment spiritual items for him.
However, in the end, it was all for naught.
"Husband, don't blame yourself. With your aptitude at this age, even with a Foundation Establishment Pill, failure is normal."
Lu Caizhen looked at her husband's much older appearance and felt a pang of heartache.
She herself didn't have a great desire for Foundation Establishment; she had a calm attitude.
But she knew very well that her husband desperately wanted to achieve Foundation Establishment.
That's why she took out the Foundation Establishment Pill left by her brother and asked her father for a chance for Hong Xuanji to establish his foundation.
But in the end, she still failed.
"Sigh."
Hong Xuanji sighed deeply, clenching his fists. How could he not blame himself?
"Husband, rest well. Whether you establish your foundation or not is not important. It's the key to recover your health now."
Lu Caizhen comforted him, taking out a porcelain bottle and giving it to Hong Xuanji.
Although he had used the Foundation Establishment Pill, failure would not have a backlash or be life-threatening.
However, depending on the situation, it would still cause some damage and depletion of qi and blood.
"Thank you, Caizhen."
Hong Xuanji accepted the pill with a heavy expression and swallowed it.
At the same time.
Sumeru Grotto-heaven.
"Boom boom boom—"
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged.
All around the grotto-heaven, the hazy chaotic aura seemed to be opened up and constantly evolving.
"Is this a third-order spiritual vein?"
Lu Miaoyun looked at the scene in surprise.
Although she knew that the spiritual vein of Sumeru Grotto-heaven was advancing towards the third order.
However, she didn't know what a third-tier spiritual vein looked like, or how dense its spiritual energy was.
"Hmm."
Ling Zixiao nodded slightly and said, "However, compared to the advancement of the spiritual vein, Senior Sumeru's improvement seems to be even greater."
She had some understanding of the Sumeru Tree King's situation.
She knew that under normal circumstances, this kind of demonic plant grows very slowly, perhaps only improving slightly over thousands of years.
But the Sumeru Tree King could nourish itself through its inner world, accelerating its growth.
The original Sumeru Cave Heaven was a chaotic mess, with only a simple outline.
Now, it had nurtured a third-tier spiritual vein, allowing it to also experience an advancement.
"Is this the true spirit? This kind of growth is truly terrifying."
In the peach wood spiritual embryo, the red lotus also awakened because of the Sumeru Tree King's movements, and was surprised by its growth speed.
A third-tier spiritual vein had already brought such an advancement.
If it had a fourth-tier spiritual vein, wouldn't it directly grow from the third tier to the fourth tier?
"Boom boom boom—"
The Sumeru Cave Heaven continued to evolve, expanding its size.
"Miaoge, Miaoyun, watch over them."
Ling Zixiao observed for a moment, then stepped out of the cave and activated the family's grand formation to prevent the Sumeru Tree King from causing too much of a commotion.
"Whoosh—"
The tree king, its body resembling gold and jade, swayed gently, as if Buddhist chants were being heard, causing auspicious energy to rise and divine light to flow across the entire summit of Biyun Peak.
Although the Sumeru Tree King could suppress its own movement, Ling Zixiao still activated the Inverted Five Elements Grand Formation at the summit to its fullest extent, causing a layer of invisible mist to flow and surge slowly.
Qingyun Sect, outside the mountain gate.
A sword light seemed to descend from the heavens, revealing a stunningly beautiful woman with a delicate nose, sharp sword eyes, and a cold yet heroic expression.
"Greetings, True Person Qingyi!"
"Greetings, True Person Qingyi!"
The Qingyun Sect disciples guarding the mountain gate immediately showed surprise, delight, amazement, and respect upon seeing this woman.
Even though they were only at the Qi Refining or Foundation Establishment stage, they had heard the news of Chu Qingyi's disappearance in the Tianyuan Secret Realm.
Seeing their master return safely, they were naturally overjoyed.
"Hmm."
Chu Qingyi took out her token, entered the sect, and looked at the distant Caiyun Peak, subconsciously touching the ring on her ring finger.
Upon her return, her master would surely ask what she had encountered in the Tianyuan Secret Realm.
But so much time had passed, and she still didn't know how to recount her experiences.
She took a deep breath, not flying directly to Caiyun Peak, but walking step by step towards it.
The Qingyun Sect disciples along the way, upon seeing her, all revealed expressions of amazement, respect, admiration, and adoration, bowing to her.
Looking at these people, Chu Qingyi recalled Lu Changsheng's earlier words:
"Many rogue cultivators spare no effort, leaving behind their families, lovers, and friends, wandering the world in search of immortality, only to end up poor and destitute, buried in the wilderness, achieving nothing."
And it wasn't just rogue cultivators.
Even those who join the Qingyun Sect and become disciples of a celestial sect rarely achieve Foundation Establishment.
Of those who do, how many ultimately reach Core Formation?
As for
the vast Qingyun Sect, it currently lacks a Nascent Soul True Monarch to oversee it.
"The Great Dao is long and arduous; if one has two or three close friends to support each other and walk hand in hand through the vast years, wouldn't that be a great blessing?"
Seeing the occasional couples, this thought resurfaced in Chu Qingyi's mind.
Clearly, Lu Changsheng's words and actions had succeeded.
Her once pure and flawless sword heart was now stained with an indelible dust.
"Sigh."
Chu Qingyi sighed softly, ultimately transforming into a streak of sword light and instantly arriving at the summit of Caiyun Peak.
Chapter 462 Yun Wanshang: Qingyi, you've fallen for him!
"Qingyi greets Master!"
Chu Qingyi arrived at the front of the Caiyun Palace and bowed respectfully.
A moment later, the palace gates opened with a bang.
A noble woman with delicate features, ethereal beauty, and wearing a magnificent colorful palace dress walked out.
"Qingyi, you're back."
Yun Wanshang saw Chu Qingyi before her, and a relieved smile appeared on her elegant face.
Just by observing her disciple's spirit, she could tell that this opportunity had been quite fruitful.
However, the next moment, her brows furrowed slightly.
From her disciple Chu Qingyi, she sensed a faint but familiar aura.
This aura was very similar to Lu Changsheng's magical aura back then, with its yin and yang energies.
"This..."
Yun Wanshang's heart sank slightly, and an ominous premonition welled up.
She knew that what she feared most had happened.
"Master, I've worried you these past few days,"
Chu Qingyi said.
"Come in first. I noticed your soul lamp was unstable, so I asked True Monarch Xuanjian to predict your situation. He said your fortune and misfortune were intertwined, and now it seems your opportunity this time is quite significant."
Yun Wanshang took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, and said gently.
Chu Qingyi's heart trembled upon hearing this.
Her opportunity this time was far more than significant.
Originally, she was only half a step away from becoming a Golden Core, condensing into a second-grade Golden Core.
She was just half a step away from advancing to a first-grade Immortal Golden Core!
Moreover, she had obtained a top-tier sword dao inheritance like the "Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture. "
Thinking of all this, Chu Qingyi's mind was in turmoil, and the image of Lu Changsheng appeared in her mind.
She composed herself, entered the main hall, and said softly, "This disciple used a secret technique in the secret realm and suffered serious injuries, causing my true core to break."
"But by chance, I was able to dissolve my true core and reform it, achieving a second-grade Golden Core."
Chu Qingyi said this.
She had been raised by her master Yun Wanshang since childhood and would not deceive her.
Moreover, even if her master didn't notice the formation of a high-grade Golden Core now, she would eventually realize something was amiss.
"Forming a second-grade Golden Core!?"
Yun Wanshang exclaimed in surprise.
It was astonishing that a True Core could shatter, dissipate, or even form a second-grade Golden Core.
And yet, these things had all happened to her disciple.
Especially since her disciple was only a half-step Golden Core cultivator, forming a Golden Core was practically impossible.
To do so while severely injured was practically a death sentence.
But her disciple had not only successfully formed a Golden Core, but had gone a step further, forming a second-grade Golden Core!
"No wonder True Monarch Xuanjian said that great misfortune is followed by great fortune."
Yun Wanshang sighed, her heart filled with emotion.
Although this was a joyous occasion
, the familiar aura emanating from her disciple made her uneasy.
The more serious the situation, the stronger her ominous premonition grew.
"I heard that you were saved by a Core Formation sword cultivator?"
Yun Wanshang's beautiful eyes were clear, sometimes gentle as water, sometimes sharp as a sword, as if she could see into people's hearts.
Although this disciple was exceptionally talented and possessed a clear sword mind, she never hid anything from her.
Therefore, she could clearly see that beneath Chu Qingyi's calm exterior lay a heavy heart.
"Hmm,"
Chu Qingyi nodded, saying, "It was this person who saved me, allowing me to condense a second-grade golden core."
Although Lu Changsheng had said that the matter between the two could be told to her master,
she felt it was too shocking and chose to keep it a secret.
"Sigh,"
Yun Wanshang sighed inwardly, shaking her head slightly.
Her disciple had grown up; she was starting to hide things from her, her master.
She picked up the teapot beside her and filled a cup.
Then, with a light flick of her fingers, the teacup landed steadily in front of Chu Qingyi. She poured herself a cup as well, saying softly, "Yi'er, your heart is troubled."
"It's good that you have such an opportunity and good fortune; I'm very pleased. But you seem troubled, clearly preoccupied with something,"
Yun Wanshang said calmly, looking at her disciple.
Although she had a general idea of what was going on between them.
But she still wanted to know the details, to see if there was any way to salvage the situation.
"Master..."
Chu Qingyi trembled, her delicate body shaking as her thoughts were exposed. She bit her red lips, truly unsure how to recount her experience.
Seeing her disciple's state, Yun Wanshang felt a surge of anger.
Chu Qingyi was born with a sword heart.
From the beginning of her cultivation, her dedication to the sword path far surpassed her pursuit of external things; she was never troubled by external matters or emotions.
It was precisely because of this that Chu Qingyi's cultivation progressed smoothly, breaking through to the Core Formation stage at a young age.
But now, her disciple was clearly troubled by external things, her sword heart clouded.
Thinking of her own disciple, Xiao Xiyue, already corrupted by Lu Changsheng, her Dao heart lost.
Now, the disciple she had raised was also corrupted by this man, her sword heart clouded. Yun Wanshang was burning with rage, wishing she could cleave this man in two with a single sword strike.
"This sword cultivator, is he Lu Changsheng!?"
Yun Wanshang's expression was dignified and noble as she coldly asked,
"Master, how did you know?"
Chu Qingyi was taken aback, somewhat surprised.
She hadn't expected her master to know that this sword cultivator was Lu Changsheng.
What was going on?
Did her master already know about the other party's situation, which was why Lu Changsheng said he could tell his master about their affair?
"It really is him!"
Yun Wanshang's expression was resolute.
Even though she had suspected it, she was still incredibly surprised to receive confirmation.
After all, more than fifty years ago, this little thief was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining.
Now, more than fifty years later, he had already broken through to the Core Formation stage!
This growth rate was simply astonishing!
Not to mention that he was just a rogue cultivator or a clan cultivator.
Even looking at the Qingyun Sect, or even the entire cultivation world of the Jiang Kingdom, it was incredibly amazing, breaking the Jiang Kingdom's thousand-year record!
"Has this scoundrel returned yet!?"
Yun Wanshang asked coldly, wishing she could go to Bihu Mountain right now and give Lu Changsheng two sword strikes to vent her anger.
For the past few months, she had been worried about her disciple Chu Qingyi and the other party's situation.
Now her disciple had returned.
But her worst fears had come true!
"They should be back soon, right?"
Chu Qingyi said uncertainly.
But seeing her master's expression was a little off, she immediately said, "Master, this matter is all thanks to Lu Changsheng, otherwise I'm afraid I would never see you again."
Yun Wanshang was even more annoyed to hear her disciple speaking up for this person, and almost crushed the teacup in her hand into dust.
However, she was not unreasonable, and suppressed her anger, asking, "Tell me the details of what happened between you."
"Yes, Master."
Chu Qingyi pursed her lips and began to recount her encounter in the secret realm, how she was rescued by Lu Changsheng, entered the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus, and met the Heavenly Yuan True Lord.
"Bang—"
When Yun Wanshang heard the "Sun and Moon Reincarnation Technique" for healing, the teacup in her hand shattered with a "bang," crushed into dust.
A powerful aura of magic, as deep and heavy as a mountain, permeated the entire hall, making the air seem to freeze.
"Master, this isn't Fellow Daoist Lu's fault,"
Chu Qingyi said, seeing the scene and knowing her master was furious, quickly trying to explain for Lu Changsheng.
"Of course I know!"
Yun Wanshang looked at her disciple's expression, her face cold and her mind agitated.
At this moment, she was at a loss for words. She
had just held onto a sliver of hope that the two weren't too entangled.
But it turned out they knew each other inside and out!
However, hearing the whole story, while she was angry and annoyed, she also felt a sense of relief.
She was relieved that she had sent Lu Changsheng to the Tianyuan Secret Realm, allowing Chu Qingyi to obtain this opportunity.
Otherwise, with such an unexpected situation in the Tianyuan Secret Realm, even if Chu Qingyi survived, she would likely have suffered a shattered Core Formation, her path to immortality blocked.
But thinking of this scoundrel who had not only harmed her disciple Xiao Xiyue but also her disciple Chu Qingyi, she was filled with rage and wanted to beat him up to vent her anger.
After much calculation, it turned out that all three of them had been harmed by this scoundrel
—no, no, they had been in control the whole time, how could they have been harmed by this little thief!
"Then Fellow Daoist Lu used the 'Sun and Moon Reincarnation Technique' and a secret technique to heal my injuries, and used the remaining Nascent Soul essence of True Monarch Tianyuan, along with precious medicines, to repair my physical body and meridians, allowing me to condense my Golden Core."
Chu Qingyi finished recounting the entire process only after her master calmed down.
As for the trip to the Great Dream Immortal City, she didn't mention it.
She only said that after breaking through to the Core Formation stage and stabilizing her realm, she rushed back.
"This little thief is truly blessed with incredible luck. With such a change occurring in the Tianyuan Secret Realm, even a True Monarch of Nascent Soul almost perished, yet the greatest opportunity fell into his hands!"
Yun Wanshang took a deep breath, calming her emotions, her expression solemn.
When the Tianyuan Secret Realm was decided to open up, it had already been emptied out, leaving only the Inheritance Heavenly Stele.
The reason this Inheritance Heavenly Stele wasn't moved was partly because it supported the secret realm.
On the other hand, she had also planned to begin researching it after the inheritance within was exhausted.
She never expected that the Heavenly Inheritance Stele would suppress the physical body of True Lord Tianyuan, along with his Heavenly Inheritance Lotus!
It must be known that True Lord Tianyuan's dominance in the Southern Wilderness was largely due to this Heavenly Inheritance Lotus, a top-tier treasure!
Moreover, it contained True Lord Tianyuan's inheritance! However
, upon hearing Lu Changsheng's plea for True Lord Tianyuan to save Chu Qingyi, and his willingness to sacrifice his own life essence, using all of True Lord Tianyuan's nascent soul essence to heal Chu Qingyi and condense her golden core, Yun Wanshang sighed inwardly.
She understood why her disciple had acted this way.
After all, Chu Qingyi, no matter what, was still a human, not a sword, with emotions and desires!
After experiencing such a thing, how could she not feel any unease, remaining as unburdened and untouched as before?
Moreover, she had raised Chu Qingyi herself and knew that her disciple was likely hiding something.
It was obvious without a doubt that this scoundrel had used sweet words to deceive his disciple!
Thinking of this, Yun Wanshang felt a surge of anger.
He had deceived her then, then her disciple Xiao Xiyue, and now he was deceiving her disciple Chu Qingyi!
Did he really think her lineage was so easy to bully?!
"Yi'er, have you fallen for him?"
Yun Wanshang took a deep breath and asked.
To be honest, she didn't know how to handle this situation.
After all, she could still offer guidance on cultivation.
But what could she offer guidance on matters of the heart? She herself was caught in the trap.
So she thought that if it was just a hint, she should nip it in the bud.
Otherwise, the three of them—master and disciple—would be in trouble.
Thinking of this, Yun Wanshang was furious, wondering why she hadn't killed this little thief with a single sword strike years ago.
"Master, I don't know,"
Chu Qingyi said, shaking her head.
She had thought about this question many times on her way back, but had no answer.
"Your heart is in turmoil. Once you calm down, the answer will naturally come,"
Yun Wanshang said. "If you can't calm down now, go to the Jin Kingdom."
"I heard that the Supreme Elder of the Yinming Ghost Sect is preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Go and find out about this, and while you're at it, see if the Heavenly Corpse Sect, besides the Five Poisons Sect, has any plans. You can also use this opportunity to hone your sword heart."
"Once your heart is as still as water, free from distractions, you will have the answer,"
Yun Wanshang sighed softly.
Based on her understanding of Lu Changsheng, she knew he would definitely continue to harass Chu Qingyi.
But given their current situation, she didn't know what to say or how to intervene.
Besides, they were both Core Formation cultivators, not children anymore.
If there were genuine feelings between them, she, as their master, couldn't very well separate them.
So she thought of finding something for her disciple to do.
On one hand, it would save her from seeing Lu Changsheng.
On the other hand, it would keep her busy so she wouldn't be troubled by her romantic feelings.
If the feelings in her heart were just a budding spark, she could use this opportunity to fade and forget them.
"Yes, Master."
Chu Qingyi nodded in response, her red lips slightly pursed.
But after speaking, she added, "Master, could you help cover up Lu Changsheng's matter?"
"Besides, I owe him a favor. If he encounters trouble on this trip to Jin Kingdom, I beg you to help him out of respect for your disciple."
She knew Lu Changsheng's situation was too shocking.
Once it got out, it would likely attract many people coveting his opportunities and secrets, just like the Tianyuan Secret Realm.
Even if Lu Changsheng was fearless, he still had his family.
"Besides his decent appearance, what's so good about this person? Why are you speaking up for him like this?"
Yun Wanshang said, immediately annoyed.
Her foolish disciple had been manipulated and had her sword heart clouded. Now, as she was about to go out, instead of caring about her, her master, and asking about the sect and the secret realm, she was concerned about this little thief.
Moreover, with this person's shamelessness, if he really encountered trouble, he would probably rush to the Qingyun Sect immediately.
"..."
Chu Qingyi was taken aback, a strange feeling rising in her heart.
She sensed that her master seemed to have a lot of opinions about Lu Changsheng.
Her master had already bestowed the "Sun and Moon Reincarnation Technique" upon him and her junior sister, and even agreed to their relationship. Shouldn't her master have high hopes for him?
However, thinking of his relationship with her junior sister, she sighed inwardly and said softly, "After all, he saved my life. How could I forget such a kindness?"
"If he gets into trouble because of me, I will feel terrible."
Chu Qingyi said.
"Alright, I understand. You don't need to worry about this. I will handle it."
Yun Wanshang said, feeling extremely annoyed.
She was annoyed just hearing about Lu Changsheng.
Especially with this incident, how would she explain it if Xiyue found out?
"Thank you, Master."
Chu Qingyi also noticed that her master was upset, so she stepped forward to massage her shoulders and spoke softly.
"Yes, go see Senior Brother Sect Leader later. There's no need to explain too much about the high-grade Golden Core in the Tianyuan Secret Realm; just say you obtained it through a fortuitous encounter."
Yun Wanshang's expression softened slightly as she spoke to her disciple. "As for Lu Changsheng, just say he's a good friend you met while training outside; there's no need to explain too much."
As Core Formation cultivators of the Qingyun Sect, they naturally didn't need to explain everything they obtained through fortuitous encounters.
Although revealing their high-grade Golden Core could secure more resources,
there was no rush to release this information immediately.
Otherwise, it could easily attract unnecessary trouble, such as attracting the attention of enemy cultivators.
"Yes."
After chatting for a while, Yun Wanshang told Chu Qingyi to go and rest.
She stood alone in the empty hall for a long time, sighed deeply, and transmitted her voice to Xiao Xiyue, "Xiyue, come see me."
"Finally back."
Lu Changsheng, dressed in a black robe, his body radiating an invisible luster, looked down at the familiar Bihu Mountain with a faint smile on his face.
He hadn't returned home openly. Instead,
he silently entered Bihu Mountain.
After all, Chu Qingyi
would be back around the same time. If he returned around the same time, it might attract attention.
It was better to go home and check the situation first.
"Hmm!? This is... the young master has returned!"
At the Lu family mansion on Biyun Peak, Ling Zixiao sensed something.
A moment later, she heard Lu Changsheng's voice transmission.
"The grotto-heaven spiritual vein has finally advanced to the third level!?"
As soon as Lu Changsheng entered the Sumeru Grotto-heaven, he felt a pure and rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
He saw that the world, which was originally only one or two miles in size, had expanded to about five miles in radius.
"Changsheng, you're back."
In the Changsheng Palace, Lu Miaoge, dressed in a plain white dress and with a gentle temperament, walked out and looked at Lu Changsheng with joy.
Even though they knew that Lu Changsheng was alright, they were still a little worried because he hadn't returned for so long.
"Sister Miaoge, I'm sorry to have worried you."
Lu Changsheng immediately stepped forward and hugged his wife, embracing her and smelling the fragrance of her skin as he spoke softly.
"Brother!"
At the same time, Bai Ling and Bing'er, who were heavily pregnant, also came out of the Changsheng Palace and called out with joy, hugging Lu Changsheng.
"Ling'er, Bing'er."
Lu Changsheng hugged the two women as well.
Bai Ling had been pregnant for almost a year now.
However, judging from her appearance, there was no sign of her giving birth.
Lu Changsheng didn't pay much attention to this.
After all, the longer the pregnancy, the better the child's talent.
The two of them had taken the 'Yin-Yang Fusion Pill,' so it would be problematic if the pregnancy didn't last two or three years.
A short while later, Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen also arrived at the Sumeru Cave, all looking at Lu Changsheng with joyful expressions.
"Why didn't you bring a sister back this time, my lord?"
Ling Zixiao asked, looking around at Lu Changsheng with some surprise.
"?"
Lu Changsheng immediately grasped his wife's hand, his face serious, and said, "What do you take me for? I just happened to run into some trouble and was delayed, so I'm only just returning." "
Is that so? I heard from Fellow Daoist Xiao that a Core Formation sword cultivator appeared in the Tianyuan Secret Realm and saved the critically injured Fairy Qingyi."
Ling Zixiao, dressed in a lake-blue palace gown, her black hair styled in a cloud-like updo, said with a half-smile, "I thought my husband had been working hard to heal Fairy Qingyi these past few days."
"Hehe."
Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen covered their mouths and burst out laughing upon hearing this.
Lu Miaohuan, on the other hand, looked at her husband with disdain, always finding excuses to flirt with other women whenever she went out.
"Ahem."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng didn't try to argue. He coughed lightly twice and said, "This Qingyi Zhenren is, after all, Senior Sister Xiyue. How could I stand by and watch her die?"
After saying that, he immediately changed the subject and asked, "Zixiao, has anything happened at home these days?"
"Shortly after the Tianyuan Secret Realm ended, news spread that you, my husband, had perished in the secret realm. Wangshu and Ping'an went to Jinlong Ridge to establish their authority and intimidate all sides."
"The Sima family also took the opportunity to test and provoke us. Wangshu and Lingxiao went to Yanyu Market to oversee the situation and suppressed one of the Sima family's elders." "
Although the caravan encountered some trouble, they slowed down their progress. Thanks to the puppets at home, the situation is currently relatively stable." "
It's just that the Heming Mountain, which the Sima family compensated us for, is currently beyond the management of our family. Other forces don't dare to manage and operate it for us either, so we can only leave it for now."
The group sat down in a small pavilion nearby, and Lu Miaoyun spoke up to tell Lu Changsheng about the things that had happened at home these days.
"That's good, Wangshu and the others have all grown up."
Lu Changsheng was very pleased to hear that his children had handled all the family's affairs so well these past
few days. Especially his daughter, who was usually playful and lazy, had shown the most diligence and initiative these days, making the old father very gratified.
In his memory, this daughter was still the little girl who always wanted to be cute and clingy.
Unconsciously, she had already become capable of handling things independently.
"Two months ago, Yunlou returned and had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Xingyue failed to establish her foundation, but fortunately, she took the Foundation Establishment Pill, so her foundation wasn't damaged." "
Xuanji also attempted to establish her foundation a month ago but failed. It might take two or three years to recover,"
Lu Miaoyun continued.
"Hmm."
Lu Changsheng nodded slightly. He knew about his son Lu Yunlou's Foundation Establishment . He
just didn't know that his daughter Lu Xingyue had failed.
But that was normal.
Lu Xingyue only had a sixth-grade spiritual root, and even cultivating the *Medicine King's Precious Cauldron Scripture* was quite difficult for her; her temperament was only average.
Hong Xuanji was the same; although her temperament and abilities were good, she was only a seventh-grade spiritual root.
Her son, Lu Yunlou, on the other hand, had a sixth-grade spiritual root and broke through to Foundation Establishment on his first attempt, indicating he was quite capable in all aspects.
"As for Xingyue, let her rest well and come back later,"
Lu Changsheng said thoughtfully.
This daughter had considerable talent in spiritual plants, having already advanced to the second tier, and being Xia Zhiyue's daughter, Lu Changsheng was willing to give her another chance.
"Yes,"
Lu Miaoyun nodded in agreement.
They also tended to give Lu Xingyue another chance.
"Now that the Sumeru Spiritual Vein has advanced to the third tier, Yun'er, could you tidy up the household situation later?"
Lu Changsheng continued, instructing Lu Miaoyun to arrange for the concubines at the ninth level of Qi Chain to reach Foundation Establishment.
At this stage, directly taking concubines to Foundation Establishment was somewhat troublesome.
Moreover, most of them came for profit and couldn't be trusted in the short term, requiring some caution.
It would be better to cultivate the concubines who were now completely loyal and had Foundation Establishment talent to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Now that the spiritual veins of the Sumeru Grotto-heaven have advanced to the third rank, even if there are many more Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family, it can still provide enough spiritual energy, so there is no need to worry about insufficient spiritual energy.
"Yes, husband."
Lu Miaoyun already knew that her husband had made this arrangement.
It's just that the spiritual veins in the family couldn't support so many Foundation Establishment cultivators, so it had been delayed.
Lu Changsheng chatted with his wives and concubines for a while and learned that there was nothing urgent or important at home, so he led the women into the Longevity Palace.
"You dog of a man, you damned dog of a man!"
In the Formless Realm, Nangong Mili couldn't help but curse after observing the situation outside through the 'Divine Sense Gu' . She
simply couldn't understand how this dog of a man had broken through
to the Core Formation stage. She had been suppressed in the Formless Realm before and saw Lu Changsheng and Chu Qingyi cultivating together.
Then Chu Qingyi left, and this man kept tormenting her.
Now that she was observing the situation outside, he was doing this again.
"Are you an animal!?"
Nangong Mili wanted to ask that.
At this moment, she seemed to understand how Lu Changsheng had so many children. "He
's always making love, how can he not have children? " Nangong Mili suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, a sense of dread washing over her. Although with her cultivation level, she could easily refine or force him out, who knew what other methods this man might have?