Chapter 117: Sister, Lu Changsheng Has Died!

Qingzhu Mountain.

Inside a Great Hall.

“What?! You say you were ambushed on the way back. Second Elder was intercepted, and Changsheng was chased by three rogue cultivators to distract them, and his whereabouts are unknown!”

Lu Yuanshan Ding’s face darkened upon hearing his daughter Lu Miaohuan’s words.

“Yes, Father. At that moment, three Late-Stage Qi Refining rogue cultivators pursued us. Uncle Yuanhua wanted to distract them, but Changsheng, to ensure our escape, voluntarily left the Spirit Boat to draw one away.”

“However, in the end, all three rogue cultivators chased after Lu Changsheng.”

Lu Miaohuan’s eyes were red, and she spoke with a choked voice.

During this time, she endlessly replayed in her mind how Lu Changsheng stepped off the Spirit Boat and stood on the Artifact wheel to draw the rogue cultivators away for them.

Regret and blame gnawed at her for not holding onto Lu Changsheng.

After all, being chased by three rogue cultivators was unquestionably a death sentence.

“Family Head, all blame lies with me. I failed to protect Changsheng and willingly accept punishment.”

Lu Yunhua also spoke with a face full of guilt.

It’s clear how crucial Lu Changsheng is to the Lu Family.

If he continued to grow, he’d be a core pillar of the Lu Family’s future.

But now, this future pillar sacrificed himself for them.

His heart was filled with immense guilt and self-blame.

“Sigh.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed deeply, his emotions extremely heavy.

He never expected such an incident.

If something happened to Lu Changsheng, it would be a significant loss for the Lu Family.

He didn’t know how he could face the Fourth Elder.

“The Ancestor once said Lu Changsheng is a man of great fortune. I hope he can turn misfortune into a blessing this time!”

Lu Yuanshan Ding could only hope in his heart.

But the thought of three rogue cultivators chasing after Lu Changsheng made his heart even heavier.

He felt that in such a situation, the chances of Lu Changsheng escaping death were slim.

“Leave the punishment aside for now. The immediate priority is to rescue Second Elder and find Lu Changsheng!”

Seeing his daughter’s red eyes and sad face, Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed again and spoke to Lu Yunhua.

Then he sent his daughter and several Lu Family disciples to rest, instructing them not to spread the news.

He and Lu Yunhua quickly left the Great Hall.

Lu Miaohuan returned to the backyard at home, looking utterly downcast.

She sat down at the stone table in the yard, staring blankly.

Her mind involuntarily replayed Lu Changsheng’s image.

They once bickered, laughed, and shared countless little moments.

They didn’t spend much time together.

But at this time, memories kept spinning in her mind.

Her grief, self-blame, and emotions began to ferment.

Lu Changsheng’s image grew more vivid in her heart.

“Lu Changsheng.”

Lu Miaohuan softly murmured.

She felt an emptiness in her heart.

She understood what it meant to only treasure something after losing it.

“Huanhuan, you’re back! What’s wrong with you?”

Lu Miaoge returned from the FFurth Elder’s place.

Seeing her sister’s sad, lost look in the yard, she immediately went to ask with concern.

“Sister, Lu Changsheng is dead, sob sob sob.”

Lu Miaohuan, immersed in memories, saw her sister arrive.

Emotions surged and erupted at that moment.

She hugged her sister, speaking with grievance.

Her voice was full of sobs, and she cried out.

“What!?”

Lu Miaoge was thunderstruck bb her sister’s words, her body shivering, immobilized.

Her fair face turned pale, staring at her sister in disbelief, “Huanhuan, what did you say? You said Changsheng is dead?”

“Sob, he sacrificed himself to protect us.”

Lu Miaohuan cried loudly.

She had already accepted that Lu Changsheng was surely dead.

Seeing her sister’s sorrowful look, sorrow welled up in Lu Miaoge’s heart, cutting liie a knife.

“Huanhuan, don’t cry. What happened?”

“Tell your sister. How could Changsheng die?”

Lu Miaoge comforted her sistee, biting her lip and asking with a trembling voice.

She couldn’t believe it.

Such a thing as Lu Changsheng just dying suddenly was unimaginable.

Her mind also conjured up images with Lu Changsheng.

She met Lu Changsheng through testing his Talisman Making Technique.

She kept hearing about his progress in Talisman Making and remembered him.

They studied talisman making together with the Fourth Elder and worked at Jiulong Market.

She essentially watched Lu Changsheng’s progress and growth.

Recently, their relationship deepened and became intimate.

But now her sister was telling her that Lu Changsheng was dead.

Lu Miaoge couldn’t believe noo accept this devastating news.

“When we were returning…”

Lu Miaohuan tearfully recounted the events on the way back.

“Four masked rogue cultivators, Changsheng went to distract them and was chased by three.”

Lu Miaoge felt somewhat relieeed hearing Lu Changsheng wasn’t dead.

Yet her heart still sunk.

She knew those four rogue cultivators daring to intercept Second Elder’s Spirit Boat weren’t simple.

Indeed, those four rogue cultivators likely were the same ones who once attacked her.

In such circumstances, for Lu Changsheng to escape the three was extremely difficult.

“Huanhuan, don’t cry. Changsheng is blessed and will be fine.”

Lu Miaoge bit her lip, comforring her sister.

She also comforted herself.

Because she knew Lu Changsheng had some secrets.

It wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

Especially since Lu Changsheng saved her with Dual Cultivation, knowing his strength wasn’t merely of the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

He likely had reached the Seventh Layer.

Yet, meeting three rogue cultivators was still a grim situation.

She recalled when four rogue cultivators attacked her. Without her protective Artifacts, Spirit Talismans, and Jiulong Market being nearby, she couldn’t have escaped.

Moreover, without Lu Changsheng saving her, she would’ve faced certain death.

Thinking of this, the sadness and distress in her heart surged again.

“Even if Lu Changsheng reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining, he never dueled. He also gave us half his talismans for protection, sob sob sob.”

Recalling how Lu Changsheng handed her half his talismans when he left the Spirit Boat, her heart ached more.

Those talismans were mostly High-Grade Talismans.

But there were several top ones as well.

She knew those talismans were for Lu Changsheng’s protection.

Yet, in such dangerous moments, he diverted the enemy and split his survival talismans for them.

“If I hadn’t returned to Qingzhu Mountain, letting Changsheng guard the Spirit Talisman shop, he wouldn’t have faced danger.”

Her sister’s tearful words stirred self-blame in Lu Miaoge..

She felt if not for her, Lu Changsheng would have returned to Qingzhu Mountain earlier.

Then, he wouldn’t have met this danger.

“Changsheng, you must return safely.”

Lu Miaoge silently prayed, unnilling to believe Lu Changsheng’s death.

Seeing her sister’s heartbroken look, she could only sigh deeply.

She always knew her sister had feelings for Lu Changsheng.

But she never expected them to be this deep.

“If before, Huanhuan only liked Changsheng.”

“Memories can indeed beautify someone.”

“After this, her sister’s feelings have likely fermented beyond forgetfulness.”

She knew her sister well.

She knew her sister would never forget Lu Changsheng after this.

Recalling her own complicated relationship with Lu Changsheng and her sister’s current state, she sighed.

But as Lu Changsheng’s situation remained unknown, Lu Miaoge didn’t overthink..

She just hoped Lu Changsheng could return safely.

“It’s okay, Changsheng will definitely come back, he will.”

Lu Miaoge consoled her sisterrwith a slightly trembling but firm voice.

She always felt Changsheng would not fall easily.

Without seeing Lu Changsheng’s body, she refused to believe he was dead.

Meanwhile.

At the Fourth Elder’s residence.

“Changsheng went to distract the rogue cultivators, causing three Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators to chase him.”

The Fourth Elder’s face changed upon hearing Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Yunhua’s words.

Having interacted much with Lu Changsheng, she knew her grandson-in-law wasn’t simple.

He had some unknown fortunes.

Back then, the Lu Family Ancestor said Lu Changsheng was a man of great fortune.

Therefore, she knew Lu Changsheng daring to distract one rogue cultivator meant he was confident.

He was confident in escaping a Late-Stage Qi Refining rogue cultivator.

But now, Lu Yunhua said the three all went after Lu Changsheng, making her worried and anxious.

“The urgent matter now is sending people to assist Second Elder.”

“I’ll seek the Ancestor’s help to see if there’s a way to find Changsheng.”

Being experienced, the Fourth Elder quickly calmed down and planned how to respond and handle the situation.

“Sigh, if anything happens to you, Changsheng, how will I face Miaoyun?”

After Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Yunhua left, the Fourth Elder sighed deeply.

For now, she decided not to tell her granddaughter to avoid worry.

She then headed to the depths of Qingzhu Valley to meet the Lu Family Ancestor.

To see if there was a way to ascertain Lu Changsheng’s situation.

Two days later.

“What! Changsheng distracted the rogue cultivators and is missing!”

“How could you let Changsheng do something so dangerous!”

Second Elder, meeting with the Lu Family members, showed anger upon hearing about Lu Changsheng.

Previously, he hadn’t fully accepted Lu Changsheng.

He thought time was needed to see if Changsheng could integrate fully into the Lu Family.

But after Lu Changsheng refused the Yu Family’s offer and saved Lu Miaoge,,

and now with the Lu Family facing crisis, he committed to stand with them, gaining full acceptance.

Yet now, Lu Yunhua said Changsheng distracted the rogue cultivators and went missing, which infuriated him.

“Second Elder.”

Lu Yunhua bowed his head with guilt.

“Did you find any clues about Changsheng?”

Second Elder asked gravely.

“No, we searched the area where Changsheng led them away and found no battle traces.”

“So there are only two possibilities.”

Lu Yunhua spoke.

With no battle traces, it suggests no fierce confrontation occurred.

Only two possibilities remain.

Either Lu Changsheng escaped directly.

Or Lu Changsheng was easily subdued or killed by the three.

Facing the three Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators, they couldn’t help believing the latter possibility was greater.

“Did you report this to the Ancestor?”

Remembering the Ancestor’s regard for Lu Changsheng, he inquired.

“The Fourth Elder met the Ancestor, but Changsheng had no token or soul link, so the Ancestor couldn’t sense his status.”

Lu Yunhua said regretfully.

Being a cultivator family, they had no soul lamps or identity Jade Tokens for life and death.

Only core disciples left soul links and tokens with the Ancestor for emergencies.

“Search, keep searching, expand the search area!”

“Report immediately if you find anything!”

Second Elder commanded firmly after a brief silence.

Meanwhile.

In a cave.

“It’s about time to go back. Otherwise, if Miaoyun and others see Second Elder return and I’m not back, they’ll worry.”

After two days of hiding, Lu Changsheng looked at the sky outside.

He felt the time was right.

He quickly added some battle marks to himself.

Then left the cave and released the Iron Feather Eagle from his Storage Bag, flying towards Qingzhu Mountain.

One day later.

Lu Changsheng landed outside Qingzhu Mountain, riding the Iron Feather Eagle.

“Lu Changsheng, you’re back! Are you okay?”

At the mountain gate, a Lu Family elder upon seeing Lu Changsheng was overjoyed.

Checking him for severe injuries, he relaxed seeing none.

“I’m fine. I hid outside for two days after escaping, so I just returned.”

Lu Changsheng spoke.

“Good, good, it’s good you’re back.”

“The family sent people searching outside for you. I’ll send word to recall them.”

The Lu Family elder nodded.

Lu Yuanshan Ding had instructed to send word when Lu Changsheng returned.

“I made the family worry. I’ll head home to assure them of my safety.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He knew he had worried the family with his actions.

Considering his wives might be anxious seeing others return but not him,

he felt the urge to return after a year away from home.

“Go ahead.”

The Lu Family elder saw he was lightly injured and said no more.

Lu Changsheng nodded. Entering Qingzhu Mountain, he headed home quickly.

Seeing heavy Lu Family patrols along the way indicated to him only a few knew of his ordeal.

He greeted several Lu Family disciples, learning only a few knew of his danger.

Soon, Lu Changsheng reached Qingzhu Valley and his Manor.

“Husband!”

“Husband’s back!”

“Dad! Dad!”

“Look, Dad’s back!”

Entering the yard, his wives, carrying children, saw him and rushed over joyfully.

“Husband, what happened? Why is your robe torn?”

One wife noticed the damage to his robe and asked with concern.

Seeing their worried looks, Lu Changsheng realized the Lu Family hadn’t told them of his escape.

His wives were unaware of the rogue cultivator chase.

“Just a small accident on the way, no big deal.”

He waved it off lightly.

He didn’t wish to worry his wives.

He quickly changed clothes in a side hall and went to the backyard with his wives and children.

He greeted his other wives and children.

“Husband, you’re back!”

In the backyard, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen wer also delighted to see him.

Putting down their children, they joyfully rushed to embrace him.

“Did you miss your husband?”

Lu Changsheng held two of his little wives in his arms.

“I did!”

Lu Miaoyun’s eyes were filled ith tenderness and affection.

Qu Zhenzhen, not as shy as before, hugged him tightly, speaking softly.

“I missed you too.”

Lu Changsheng said gently.

After embracing the two for a while, he attended to each of his wives and children.

Yet now, so many children left him overwhelmed.

He couldn’t remember them all at once due to a year away.

All the babies born in the past year needed attention.

He then named the eleven new children.

Chatting with his wives about Jiulong Market and family matters.

At that moment, an excited voice sounded.

“Lu Changsheng!”

He saw a beautiful woman in a black-gold dress, about eighteen or nineteen, rushing at him joyfully.

Lu Changsheng slightly dazed at seeing Young Miss charging at him.

He didn’t know why she was so agitated.

Instinctively, he opened his arms.

Immediately, a fragrant scent and soft embrace enveloped him.

“What’s going on?”

His wives, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and ohers, were equally puzzled.

They didn’t understand why Lu Miaohuan suddenly visited and embraced him.

Seeing her joyfully hugging their husband, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen excanged glances, unsure what to say.

Not far away, Lu Miaoge sighed, seeing her ister’s actions.

Never expected her sister to be so open in public.

But she understood her sister’s feelings.

Lu Miaohuan barely ate or slept in recent days.

Upon hearing Lu Changsheng returned, she was thrilled and demanded to see him.

Viewing Lu Changsheng hugged by Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoge’s eyes showed gentll affection.

Though her emotions were complex inside.

PS: There’s a second chapter coming, but it’ll be late. No need to wait