Chapter 110: Three Foundation Establishment Pills, Advancing to Middle-Tier Spirit Root!

Five days later.

Outside Qingzhu Mountain.

“Uncle Yuan, thank you for this trip.”

Lu Changsheng cupped his hands towards a middle-aged man with a dignified face and a missing arm.

This man was Lu Yuanshan, a core member of the Lu Family who had previously been sent to the Purple Secrets Realm.

He had the strength of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

For this trip, Lu Yuanshan Ding directly had him escort Lu Changsheng to the mundane world.

“It’s no trouble.”

Lu Yuanshan said gravely, his face serious, carrying an air of authority.

He then took out a palm-sized green flying boat.

Upon activation by spiritual energy, it transformed into a small boat about ten feet long.

This flying boat was slightly larger than the Second Elder’s but not by much, able to seat twelve people.

This was because the Lu Family had neither medium nor large flying boats.

Just several small flying boats.

Using this flying boat was a special case made by Lu Yuanshan Ding because of Lu Changsheng’s unique situation.

Still, having one flying boat was enough to satisfy Lu Changsheng.

He had initially thought about hiring one from the Spirit Boat Pavilion.

After all, traveling with so many wives, concubines, and children would be too cumbersome by horse-drawn carriage.

“Feiyu, Lanshu, you two get on.”

Lu Changsheng said to Li Feiyu and Lu Lanshu, among others.

With the number of people, he divided his wives, concubines, and children into two groups.

For now, he was sending Li Feiyu’s wives, concubines, and children to the mundane world.

His own wives and children would be in another group.

“Ping’an, you come with Father. I will take you flying.”

Lu Changsheng himself didn’t board the flying boat.

Instead, he released the Iron Feather Eagle from the Spirit Pet Bag and motioned to his son Lu Ping’an.

“Okay, Father.”

Lu Ping’an had no objections.

To him, the flying boat was nothing compared to the fun of riding an eagle.

Usually, Lu Changsheng took them on the Iron Feather Eagle for short flights, which were never quite satisfying.

“Hold tight.”

Lu Changsheng picked his son up, leapt onto the Iron Feather Eagle’s back, and placed a couple of Wind Resistance Talismans on him.

Then he looked at Lu Yuanshan.

“Let’s go!”

Seeing everyone settled, Lu Yuanshan nodded.

Immediately, the Iron Feather Eagle and the Spirit Boat soared into the sky.

In terms of speed, the flying boat was slightly faster than the Iron Feather Eagle.

But not by much.

Lu Yuanshan slowed the flying boat a bit to stay alongside Lu Changsheng.

“Ping’an, remember what I taught you.”

“Without me by your side, you’ll have to make your own decisions.”

Standing on the Iron Feather Eagle, Lu Changsheng hugged his son and spoke.

“Father, don’t worry! I’ll make you proud!”

Lu Ping’an gave a firm nod, looking up at Lu Changsheng.

“Good, I trust you.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t say much more.

This eldest son of his might lack a spirit root and extraordinary talent.

But he had a stable character and independence, which pleased Lu Changsheng.

With him around, the children need not be ambitious, just maintaining stability was enough.

To Lu Changsheng, Lu Ping’an’s steadiness was more than sufficient.

The Immortal City of Da Mengze.

Alchemy Hall.

“Comrade Meng, I was fortunate this time. I succeeded with three pills.”

“But the third has a flaw, it’s an inferior Foundation Establishment Pill.”

“Too much pill poison and only one chance of a ten percent breakthrough probability.”

Seven days of alchemy had left Chen Ping’s face a bit fatigued.

He opened his palm, revealing three pills, speaking to Meng Xiaochan.

Of the three, two glistened with a rich medicinal aroma.

The other was much duller, with a grey pill mark, clearly lacking compared to the other two.

“Three Pills!”

Meng Xiaochan’s face lit up in surprise.

Her luck was unexpectedly good, to get three pills.

Even the inferior Foundation Establishment Pill was valuable.

Sought after by countless cultivators.

“Thank you, Master Chen!”

Meng Xiaochan cupped her hands.

She handed Chen Ping a Storage Bag, saying, “Master Chen, here’s the agreed-upon reward. Please take a look.”

“Sure.”

Chen Ping took the Storage Bag, smiled, and handed the three pills to Meng Xiaochan.

“Thank you, Master Chen, I’m leaving now.”

Meng Xiaochan took the Foundation Establishment Pills and left directly.

She headed to the center of the inner city to rent a second-tier Cave Dwelling, preparing to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

She had come to this Immortal City not just for these pills.

She also needed a second-tier spiritual vein to aid her breakthrough.

Places like the Jiulong market might have second-tier spiritual veins beneath them, but the dwellings over them were not open to the public.

Even if they were open, formation restrictions wouldn’t allow someone to attempt Foundation Establishment inside.

In this Immortal City, for a price, second-tier superior Cave Dwellings could be rented specifically for attempting the Foundation Establishment.

This was why the city attracted so many itinerant cultivators.

“Foundation Establishment!”

After renting a superior second-tier dwelling, Meng Xiaochan set up a formation around her cave.

Her beautiful eyes showed resolve.

She then sat in meditation and focused, preparing for the right moment to break through.

Three days later.

The Spirit Boat and Iron Feather Eagle landed outside Ruyi County City, in an open area.

Lu Changsheng cradled his sleeping son Lu Ping’an and took out Hong Yi’s Communication Talisman.

Then he led everyone towards the Ruyi County.

The movement woke Lu Ping’an.

“Father, is this the Ruyi County City where we’ll live?”

Lu Ping’an rubbed his sleepy eyes, surveyed the city, and asked.

“Yes, this is Ruyi County City.”

“I was born in a small village below this city. You and your siblings will live here from now on.”

Lu Changsheng replied warmly.

“Ruyi County City, time flies.”

Li Feiyu held his wife’s hand and looked at the city, a look of nostalgia in his eyes.

“Yes, the last time we were here was five years ago.”

“Time really flies by.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, feeling nostalgic himself.

It’s been over eight years since he went to the Lu Family, almost nine.

Looking back, those years seemed to pass quickly for Lu Changsheng.

Not long after, Hong Yi arrived.

“Lu Brother, Li Brother, are these your sisters-in-law?”

Hong Yi was a bit surprised to see all these people with Lu Changsheng and was not expecting Li Feiyu.

However, he was cheerful, warm-hearted, and without any trace of arrogance.

He then respectfully greeted Lu Yuanshan, “This junior Hong Yi greets the elder.”

Though he didn’t recognize Lu Yuanshan, he could tell from experience that this man was no ordinary person.

“Uncle Yuan, this is my friend, Hong Yi.”

“Ping’an, this is your Uncle Hong.”

Lu Changsheng introduced them.

“Uncle Hong.”

“Uncle Hong.”

Both Lu Ping’an and several of Li Feiyu’s children greeted Hong Yi.

“Good, good. Here, here’s a small gift for you from your uncle.”

Hong Yi smiled, taking out small items from his Storage Bag for the children.

The children looked to their parents for approval.

“If Uncle Hong gives it to you, just accept it.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

He then asked Hong Yi, “Brother Hong, sorry for the sudden visit. I hope the estate I asked for is ready.”

“The residence is arranged, but the escort and martial experts aren’t.”

“Would you like to move in now or rest first with your family?”

Hong Yi suggested.

“Uncle Yuan, would you like to return or rest here?”

Lu Changsheng asked Lu Yuanshan respectfully.

For this elder of the Lu Family, he showed the necessary respect.

“No rush, I’ll go with you.”

Lu Yuanshan replied.

His role was not just an escort but to protect Lu Changsheng.

In case the Chen Family attempted anything against Lu Changsheng, a Talisman Master.

“Thank you, Uncle Yuan.”

Lu Changsheng cupped his hands in gratitude.

Then he arranged for Lu Yuanshan, his wives, concubines, and children to rest.

He went with Li Feiyu and Hong Yi to check the manor.

“Brother Lu, did you come early because of the Lu and Chen Family conflict regarding Qingzhu Mountain?”

Hong Yi questioned as they sat in the carriage.

“You know about it, Brother Hong?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He hadn’t expected Hong Yi to be aware of the Lu and Chen Family issues from the mundane news.

“I’ve been watching the news.”

“I heard the Lu Family’s Ancestor might not last long, and there could be conflict with the Chen Family.”

“I was planning to inform you and Brother Li via letter.”

“But didn’t expect you’d come here so soon.”

Hong Yi explained.

“It’s partly because of that.”

With Hong Yi knowing, Lu Changsheng didn’t hide the truth.

He confirmed some conflict between the Lu and Chen families, which had settled for now, so he decided to move his family to the mundane world for safety.

He would move more of his family later.

“Do you plan to separate from the Lu Family?”

Hong Yi asked.

“I won’t leave the Lu Family yet, but Feiyu will settle here.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, answering directly.

Hong Yi didn’t press further.

He knew Lu Changsheng would have more firsthand information than him.

So there was no need for him to make judgments based on rumors.

In the carriage, the three chatted happily, reminiscing.

After a quarter of an hour, the carriage came to a stop.

“Young master.”

The driver announced.

“Brother Lu, we’re here.”

Hong Yi indicated to Lu Changsheng.

He stepped down and pointed to a residence ahead.

“Brother Lu, this is it.”

“The plot was set aside when they built the canal, for residences.”

“Residences built here are for mundane cultivators.”

“It fits your requirements of size and peace.”

“This estate covers eighteen acres. In front is the canal, behind is fertile land for orchards or fields.”

Hong Yi explained to Lu Changsheng as they walked.

Lu Changsheng surveyed the manor arranged for him.

Though not ostentatious, it was grand and spacious.

Its proximity to the canal offered picturesque views, with room for boat rides.

“A riverside home.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

He nodded to Hong Yi, “This residence is quite good. Thank you for the effort.”

“As long as you’re satisfied, I’ll show you around.”

Hong Yi beamed.

He had put a lot of thought into this estate.

Afraid Lu Changsheng might not like it.

He even had backup properties ready.

Though only eighteen acres, the layout was orderly and elegant.

Within, there were green plants, pavilions, and intertwining corridors, both elegant and grand.

After touring the manor, Lu Changsheng was satisfied.

The size was enough even if all his children married and had children themselves.

Servants and workers were in place to clean and maintain.

Though martial experts and estate managers were still needed.

For management, he planned on Baihe, Haitang, and other maids bought from the White Jade Tower.

They had martial prowess and management skills.

“It’s suitable, Brother Hong. I’m very satisfied. Thank you.”

Lu Changsheng nodded to Hong Yi, sealing the deal.

He then turned to Li Feiyu, “Feiyu, what are your plans? Staying here or returning to Tianshui Prefecture?”

“I’ll settle here for now. I can return to Tianshui Prefecture later to check things.”

Li Feiyu replied.

“Alright, then help Hong Brother keep an eye on things here.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

With Li Feiyu and Hong Yi watching, he felt at ease.

He also planned to leave the Nine Abyss Mastiff here.

One reason was his children loved having it as a companion.

Another reason was for home protection, an extra layer of security.

Leaving the residence, Hong Yi took out a plaque from his Storage Bag, saying, “Since it’s decided, how about naming the residence?”

“You’ve thought of everything, Brother Hong.”

Lu Changsheng, amused, took out a talisman pen.

He wrote ‘Lu Mansion’ in bold strokes on the plaque.

The plaque was hung over the manor’s gate.

“This is my own home now.”

“Even though it’s in the mundane world.”

Facing the manor, Lu Changsheng felt sentimental.

Though he felt at home in Qingzhu Mountain over the years.

He still envisioned creating his family of cultivators.

Though it was still some time away.

He needed to achieve Foundation Establishment to start planning.

But Foundation Establishment didn’t seem too far for Lu Changsheng.

“This is the first step.”

He thought.

His family in the mundane world was settled.

His children would establish themselves here in Ruyi County City.

The next day.

Lu Changsheng brought Lu Lanshu and Lu Ping’an to the manor.

He also moved Xia Zhiyue and her siblings here.

He had previously discussed his situation with Xia Zhiyue.

Now was the time for her to become part of the family.

After staying a day in Ruyi County City, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Yuanshan.

Starting the second transfer.

Both transfers went smoothly.

Lu Changsheng brought Lu Qing’er, Lu Zi’er, and six wives or concubines.

Along with nine children, to Ruyi County City.

For the remaining children, he’d wait until they were older.

Since he was officially still with the Lu Family, it shouldn’t seem like he was fleeing.

He couldn’t move all his family at once into the mundane world.

Seeing so many children, Hong Yi also brought his two children.

For them to grow with Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu’s children, forming bonds.

Once his wives were settled, Lu Changsheng left the Nine Abyss Mastiff in the manor for his son, Lu Ping’an.

To grant his family extra protection.

The Nine Abyss Mastiff, though a low-tier spirit beast, was approaching the mid-tier.

It was unafraid of average mid-stage Qi refining cultivators.

During these days, Lu Changsheng had thoroughly checked Xia Zhiyue’s physique.

He was almost certain she had the Nurturing Spirit Body.

However, given Xia Zhiyue was only at the Second Layer of Qi Refining, having a child would harm her vitality.

He didn’t want her to bear children now.

He exchanged a small spirit gathering array from the Lu Family and set it up in the manor’s backyard.

So Xia Zhiyue, Xia Zhaoyang, and Li Feiyu could still cultivate in the mundane world.

Lu Changsheng also gave Xia Zhiyue fifty Spirit Stones and some pills.

Encouraging her to cultivate diligently and not to slack off.

After settling everything, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Yuanshan.

But before leaving, he left Li Feiyu with a stack of talismans.

After all, Li Feiyu’s cultivation was only at the Fourth Layer of Qi refining.

Despite his prowess as an innate grandmaster, the mundane world posed little danger.

With Hong Yi from the Marquis of Ruyi around.

But Lu Changsheng preferred to be cautious.

With the first batch of his family moved to the mundane world.

Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain, resuming his routine of training, talisman making, and family time.

A month passed in a blink.

On this day, Lu Changsheng’s sixty-third child was born.

At that moment, Lu Changsheng felt an indescribable mystical vibration.

He realized.

His spirit root had advanced!

From a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root to a Sixth-Tier Spirit Root!

From a low-tier spirit root to a middle-tier spirit root!

“System!”

Lu Changsheng, filled with joy, accessed the system panel.

[Name: Lu Changsheng]

[Status: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Son-in-Law]

[Cultivation: Seventh Layer of Qi Refining]

[Lifespan: 26/163]

[Talent: Sixth-Tier Spirit Root]

[Techniques: Hundred Refined Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual]

[Skills: Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Telekinesis, Qi Concealment Technique, Celestial Eye Technique, Sound Transmission Technique]

[Craft: Talisman Making (Second Layer), Puppetry (Second Layer)]

[Pet: Nine Abyss Mastiff]

[Children: 63/75 (View Details)]

“Indeed, Sixth-Tier Spirit Root.”

“Through my efforts, I’ve finally upgraded from a low-tier to a middle-tier spirit root!”

Lu Changsheng, elated, gazed at the system panel.

A Spirit Root of nine tiers; upgrading it to middle-tier wasn’t just helpful for Foundation Establishment.

It wouldn’t drag him down like a low-tier spirit root.

“I guess this child has an Eighth-Tier Spirit Root?”

Lu Changsheng, based on the recent feeling, could estimate the child’s spirit root quality.

And with the system panel, it was more convenient.

He shifted his focus.

And checked his newly born child’s details.

Indeed.

An Eighth-Tier Spirit Root.

“Now I have twelve children with spirit roots.”

“But only two with a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root, it’s hard to have a middle-tier spirit root child.”

“Now that my spirit root has advanced to the sixth tier, I wonder if this will be easier.”

Lu Changsheng sighed, contemplating.

Even if both parents had spirit roots and the child’s mother took good care of herself with spiritual energy during pregnancy.

It was still hard to ensure children with high-tier roots.

“Now that I’ve achieved a middle-tier spirit root, my cultivation speed has increased, and this will help my Foundation Establishment challenge.”

“If only I could quickly reach high-tier, Foundation Establishment would be within reach.”

“But Xia Zhiyue is only at the Second Layer of Qi Refining. Her body is too weak. Without her Nurturing Spirit Body, it would be hard to produce a high- or middle-tier spirit root child.”

Lu Changsheng pondered.

With the Nurturing Spirit Body, if willing to consume her cultivation base, the chances of a middle-tier spirit root child were high.

But the problem was Xia Zhiyue’s weak cultivation.

Doing so would severely harm her vitality.

Even if he desired such a child, his moral principles wouldn’t allow it.

“I read that some natural or rare treasures can enhance spirit root probability during pregnancy.”

“I wonder if I can draw such treasures in the system.”

Lu Changsheng wished, trusting in the system.

Though the books mention such treasures are rare, at least third-tier.

Yet, believing in the system’s potential wasn’t an issue for Lu Changsheng.

But thinking about his child’s growth, Lu Changsheng felt conflicted about potential rewards.

He could only hope his children would bring rewards in other ways.

“It’s challenging but still.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, refocusing on meditation.

An hour later.

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

“My Seventh-Tier has naturally transitioned to Sixth-Tier.”

“It’s a progression thanks to having several Eighth- and Ninth-Tier children.”

“So the progress wasn’t noticeable speed-wise.”

He noted his new middle-tier spirit root didn’t greatly speed up cultivation.

Understanding the gap between seventh and sixth lays mainly in breaking through bottlenecks.

There was a difference in spiritual energy absorption speed, but it wasn’t vast.