Chapter 123: Foundation Establishment, Sorted!

“Why did two major Foundation Establishment cultivators suddenly appear?”

“That old man in the black robe must be the Patriarch of the Zheng Family from Centipede Ridge, right?”

“Probably. The other one is likely the Foundation Establishment ancestor from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain.”

“Why are the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain with the Zheng Family from Centipede Ridge?”

“They must have seen us take down Red Leaf Valley and want to meddle.”

“Right. From the way it looked earlier, it seemed like they were almost ready to fight.”

“Now that our two families have just taken Red Leaf Valley, and the Yu and Zheng families have shown up, it’s clear they’re trying to take advantage.”

Inside Red Leaf Valley, many Lu and Bai family cultivators looked at the scene in the sky, speculating on these two Foundation Establishment cultivators’ intent, feeling indignant.

Today, their two families had finally taken Red Leaf Valley and were ready to enjoy their victory.

Now, before they could even savor it, the Foundation Establishment powerhouses from the Yu and Zheng families arrived.

Clearly, they wanted to snatch the spoils of victory.

Naturally, this left everyone very displeased.

But despite their displeasure, they only dared to whisper among themselves.

“Lu Changsheng, it’s fortunate you know that Foundation Establishment expert, or else today we might really have been taken advantage of.”

At this moment, Lu Miaohuan also spoke, angrily.

Obviously, she was very unhappy about the two Foundation Establishment cultivators coming to take advantage.

“By the way, Lu Changsheng, what was that gift the Foundation Establishment expert gave you?”

Lu Miaohuan continued, her usual aloof manner gone, looking very curious.

“Just some Spirit Stones and cultivation resources.”

Lu Changsheng casually replied.

He hadn’t carefully examined the gift Meng Xiaochan gave him.

He had only glanced at it briefly.

He saw a pile of Spirit Stones in the storage bag, along with two porcelain bottles and a jade box.

“Cultivation resources?”

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan didn’t ask further.

She continued, “When you return this time, the family will definitely commend you greatly. By then, you won’t lack cultivation resources.”

“Maybe.”

Lu Changsheng wasn’t too concerned about this reward.

After all, with his Talisman Making skill and occasional side earnings, he wasn’t lacking in cultivation resources.

If he lacked anything, it was a Foundation Establishment Pill.

But the Lu Family clearly didn’t have a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Even if they did, they wouldn’t give one as a reward.

Looking at the chattering Second Young Miss before him, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and say, “Second Young Miss, what if I forgo resource rewards and propose to the Family Head instead? Would he agree?”

“Huh?!”

Lu Miaohuan exclaimed in shock.

She instinctively thought Lu Changsheng was proposing to Lu Yuanshan Ding to marry her.

Instantly, a sense of shyness surged in her heart, leaving her mind blank.

Her exquisite, alabaster face turned crimson red.

“How should I know such a thing!”

Lu Miaohuan felt her cheeks burning red, shouting shyly.

Then she quickly stood up and left, a fragrant breeze trailing behind her.

“Is she really that easy to embarrass?”

Lu Changsheng watched Lu Miaohuan’s graceful figure leave in a fluster and smiled, shaking his head.

He found teasing this Second Young Miss really quite amusing.

Especially since this Second Young Miss appeared cold and noble but was really quite easy to fluster.

A little teasing made her blush shyly, which was irresistibly interesting.

However, his words were not entirely just teasing Lu Miaohuan.

He was indeed considering it.

But it wasn’t about proposing to Lu Yuanshan Ding to marry Lu Miaohuan.

It was about proposing to Lu Yuanshan Ding to marry Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan..

After all, his relationship with the two sisters had reached this point, so breaking the barrier was possible.

Sitting quietly nearby, Lu Miaoge was slightly taken back when Lu Changsheng said this, pursing her lips lightly.

Seeing her sister’s flushed and fleeing face, she sighed lightly.

Then, with a gentle tone and a graceful face, she said, “I’ll go check on Huanhuan.”

“Sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng called out to Lu Miaoge..

“What is it?”

Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsseng, her expression calm.

But her eyes, like autumn waters, carried a trace of panic.

“Sister Miaoge, if I propose to the Family Head, would you marry me?”

Lu Changsheng transmitted his voice.

He felt that Lu Miaoge, with her mindset, ould struggle to overcome this internal hurdle.

Especially since he also had this situation with Lu Miaohuan, which might have added another barrier to Lu Miaoge’s heart..

Therefore, Lu Changsheng felt that he needed to take the initiative with Lu Miaoge..

“It’s okay, Sister Miaoge. Take your time to answer me later.”

Seeing Lu Miaoge pursing her lips ann not speaking, Lu Changsheng didn’t press further.

He knew this kind of matter couldn’t be rushed.

It required giving the other person some time to think.

“Alright.”

Then Lu Miaoge nodded slightly in esponse, leaving with her heart in turmoil.

“Is Husband going to propose to Uncle Yuanding for Sister Huan or Sister Miaoge?”

“Or is he planning to marry both Sister Miaoge and Sister Huan together?”

Seeing the two sisters leave, Lu Miaoyun puckered her lips a Lu Changsheng, teasing with a bit of jealousy.

“Uh.”

Lu Changsheng, teased by his wife, scratched his nose.

After all, his wife was beside him while he flirted with other girls.

And they were also her sisters.

Even though Lu Miaoyun had mentioned this atter before, he still felt a bit embarrassed.

“I see Sister Huan has been infatuated with Husband for a long time. If you propose to Uncle Yuanding, he will probably agree.”

“But if you want to marry both Sister Miaoge and Sister Huan, it might be a bit difficult.”

Lu Miaoyun, seeing her husbandin this state, cutely tilted her head and said.

“Yun’r, I’m sorry.”

Lu Changsheng, without minding his wife’s teasing, gently hugged her and said softly.

“Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun snuggled into Lu Chngsheng, resting her head on his chest.

She did indeed accept Husband taking more wives.

But to say there was no grievance would be untrue.

In the past, when Lu Changsheng only bought some maidservants, she didn’t care.

But if Lu Changsheng really married Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, thh two women would not accept being concubines.

In this situation, as his wife, she would naturally feel a little jealous.

“Husband, if you really want to marry both Sister Miaoge and Sister Huan, you might ask the Ancestor for a marriage grant.”

Lu Miaoyun, snuggling in Lu Chngsheng’s arms, spoke softly.

Although she felt some jealousy.

Thinking about how even the Foundation Establishment expert favored her husband.

Who knows if he will marry more women in the future.

Rather than that, it’s better to let her husband marry her sisters.

At least they’re family, and they know each other well enough to get along.

“Yun’r.”

Hearing his little wife giving him advice at this moment made him feel even more sorry.

He was determined to make it up to Lu Miaoyun in the future.

The night fell.

“Changsheng, Yun’r, come back with me.”

After being busy for a long time, the Fourth Elder and two clan elders prepared to take some disciples and injured back to Qingzhu Mountain on the Spirit Boat.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun immediately boardedthe Spirit Boat with the Fourth Elder to return.

After all, they had nothing to do in Red Leaf Valley.

Better to go back early and rest.

“Grandmother, were those two Foundation Establishment experts from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain and the Zheng Family from Centipede Ridge?”

As the Spirit Boat set off, Lu Changsheng asked the Fourth Elder.

Although he had guessed the two Foundation Establishment experts were from the Yu and Zheng families.

He wanted to confirm with the Fourth Elder and ask about the current situation.

“Yes, those two Foundation Establishment experts are indeed from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain and the Zheng Family of Centipede Ridge.”

The Fourth Elder nodded.

“The Yu Family has always been ambitious. Earlier, in the conflicts between our Lu Family and the Chen Family, there were traces of the Yu Family.”

“Now it seems many previous incidents were likely tied to the Yu Family.”

“Changsheng, we were fortunate to have you there, so that Senior Meng intervened and helped. Otherwise, we would have been caught in the Yu Family’s trap.”

The Fourth Elder continued with a tone of anger and lingering fear.

She knew very well.

Without Meng Xiaochan’s help, allowing the Lu and Bai families to break the formation quickly.

With only the ancestors sustaining injuries, today they would’ve been the prey of the Yu Family’s plot.

“The Yu Family.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

Thinking about the Yu Family’s third son’s attempt to recruit him.

And the attacks on Lu Miaoge and himself， along ith the Second Elder.

Back then, he obtained the Yu Family token from the assassins, suspecting the Yu Family’s involvement but not confirming it.

Now, after hearing the Fourth Elder, he knew it was likely their doing.

Their aim was to weaken the Lu Family.

Deepening the hatred between the Lu and Chen families to take advantage later.

“Grandmother, what’s the situation now?”

Lu Changsheng continued to ask.

“The Yu Family may be overbearing but doesn’t want a full-scale conflict with the Lu and Bai families.”

“Still, this won’t end easily. The current situation is for our Lu and Bai families to yield part of our gains to the Yu Family.”

“As for specifics, we’ll have to wait for the Ancestor’s decision.”

The Fourth Elder said.

Lu Changsheng nodded at her words.

Recognizing that this was the situation decided.

Now, it was about distributing the gains.

“Although the Lu Family has two Foundation Establishment experts, overall strength is less than the Yu Family.”

“Now, the Lu Family’s Ancestor has little time left, while the Yu Family’s two Foundation Establishment experts still have many years.”

“Previously, the Yu Family’s third son said they were expecting a third Foundation Establishment expert within ten years.”

“If a third Foundation Establishment expert emerges, the Lu, Bai, and Zheng families might need to ally.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Realizing that if the Yu Family did produce a third expert, peace would be hard to maintain.

And that his aim to stay low might be more difficult.

“I need to establish my Foundation soon to truly secure my position.”

“If the Yu Family does cause trouble and affects my growth, I could use the ‘Curse of Demon’ to retaliate.”

Lu Changsheng contemplated.

“Changsheng, can you still contact Senior Meng?”

At this time, the Fourth Elder asked Lu Changsheng.

“Grandmother, Xiaochan and I didn’t exchange contact information.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.

He understood that the Fourth Elder was hoping he could invite Meng Xiaochan to intimidate and secure more strength in negotiations.

But he didn’t have her contact details.

“No problem, I was just asking.”

The Fourth Elder nodded slightly, not saying more.

She noticed Lu Changsheng had an unusual relationship with the Foundation Establishment expert.

That’s why she asked, given the Lu Family’s current situation.

Hoping to relieve some pressure through Meng Xiaochan’s presence.

After all, the upcoming negotiations and distribution would essentially depend on strength.

Under the Spirit Boat’s full speed,

They returned to Qingzhu Mountain four hours later.

In the pitch-dark night, Qingzhu Mountain emitted a gentle spiritual glow.

Appearing as if draped in a green veil, dignified and mysterious.

Lu Changsheng could tell this was the effect of Qingzhu Mountain’s formation being partially activated.

Activating the formation like this surely consumed a lot.

The elders guarding Qingzhu Mountain saw the Fourth Elder and immediately opened part of the formation to ask about the frontline situation.

Upon learning that the Lu and Bai families had captured Red Leaf Valley, they were overjoyed and welcomed everyone inside.

“Changsheng, Yun’r, you’ve worked hard all day. Go back and rest early.”

Upon entering Qingzhu Valley, the Fourth Elder said to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun.

She still had to organize to care for the injured.

This battle had left many Lu Family disciples injured.

“Grandmother, you should also rest.”

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun nodded in agreement

Then they returned to rest.

There were still lights on at home.

Qu Zhenzhen and a few concubines were still awake, clearly worried.

Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun return, they were rlieved.

“It’s alright, let’s rest early.”

Lu Changsheng, holding his wives, went back to rest.

He didn’t overexert them.

Even after a busy day, he wasn’t tired.

But Lu Miaoyun was clearly a bit ftigued.

The next day.

Lu Changsheng woke up and spent some leisurely time with his wives before going to the study room.

He took out the storage bag Meng Xiaochan gave him yesterday.

To see what was inside.

Instantly, a pile of Spirit Stones appeared in the room.

Lu Changsheng counted, totaling two thousand pieces.

Then he looked at the White Jade Porcelain Bottle and Jade Box in the storage bag.

It was clear these were used for storing valuable pills and treasures.

Being cautious, Lu Changsheng brought out his Second-Tier Puppet.

Then he stood aside, allowing the puppet to open the bottle and box.

Seeing the bottle and box open safely without incident, Lu Changsheng knew he was overthinking.

“Is this…Blood Lingzhi?”

Lu Changsheng squinted.

Immediately recognizing the small arm-sized blood-red lingzhi with a red mist in the Jade Box.

He identified it right away.

He read a lot and knew this was a Foundation Establishment spirit material like the ‘Blood Sun Fruit’ he got from Xia Long.

Helpful for overcoming the Vitality barrier during Foundation Establishment.

“Was this because I got a Foundation Establishment spirit material for Spiritual Energy and Divine Sense barriers from her, lacking one for Vitality?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised looking at the Blood Lingzhi before him.

He didn’t expect her to send him a Foundation Establishment spirit material.

Though he’d already had one to break the ‘Vitality’ barrier.

And during Foundation Establishment, each type of spirit material can only be used once.

But who wouldn’t want more of such materials.

Not to mention keeping it for the kids.

Or selling it for at least three thousand Spirit Stones.

Seeing the Blood Lingzhi, Lu Changsheng had more expectations for the porcelain bottles.

Covering the Jade Box again, he looked inside the bottles.

“Is this?”

Lu Changsheng’s pupils shrank dramatically, surprised.

Then he poured the crystalline pills into his hand, examining closely.

After a while.

“They’re really Foundation Establishment Pills, and two of them!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the two pills, taking a deep breath.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

He had been wondering where to get a Foundation Establishment Pill for his breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, Meng Xiaochan directly sent him two.

“This Foundation Establishment Pill looks dull and should be an inferior pill, which will have pill toxins and be less effective.”

“But this one is a proper Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the two pills, speechless.

He had held some grudges against Meng Xiaochan in the past.

Thinking to settle the score if they met again.

But now, seeing these two Foundation Establishment Pills.

Lu Changsheng felt any animosity could be written off.

“With these two Foundation Establishment Pills, I no longer need to worry about getting one.”

“Now I can focus on reaching peak Qi Refining and directly attempt Foundation Establishment!”

Lu Changsheng was thrilled.

Originally, he had 50-60% confidence in reaching Foundation Establishment.

Now with improved Spirit Roots and pill aid, it seemed solid.

“But where did she get these pills? Handing out two like this?”

“No, she’s already at Foundation Establishment, meaning she had at least three!”

Lu Changsheng marveled at Meng Xiaochan’s wealth.

She seemed like a rich lady.

In their first encounter, he got two Foundation Establishment materials from her.

In their second, he received a Gu Worm and her affection.

In their third, she sent him gifts.

Including two thousand Spirit Stones, a Foundation Establishment material, and two Foundation Establishment Pills!

If Foundation Establishment materials were already rare treasures.

Foundation Establishment Pills were beyond value.

Even the inferior pill could sell for tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

“She might’ve gotten the ingredients to refine the Foundation Establishment Pills in the Purple Secrets Realm?”

Lu Changsheng speculated.

For scattered cultivators, the Purple Secrets Realm was one of the few places to get them.

With her means, Meng Xiaochan achieving something in the Purple Secrets Realm was reasonable.

“But before establishing my Foundation, this inferior pill can’t be exposed. It’ll attract attention.”

Lu Changsheng put the two Foundation Establishment Pills back in the bottle into his storage bag.

Planning not to expose the pills until his breakthrough.

It’s not just hard to find Foundation Establishment Pills.

Even on major auctions, if you buy, you need strength to keep them.

After all, Foundation Establishment Pills are desired by both Qi Refining cultivators and various forces, even Foundation Establishment experts for juniors.

They cause storms whenever they appear.

“Getting these pills so easily, given by a woman—is this freeloading?”

Lu Changsheng, thinking of the Foundation Establishment Pills he longed for, now in hand so easily, felt it was surreal.

He thought of the Golden Core Master’s jade pendant.

When he successfully reaches Foundation Establishment, they’ll give him a chance.

“Sigh, I never planned to freeload.”

Lu Changsheng sighed slightly, feeling his path was shaping to rely on others.