Chapter 139: Master and Disciple Have Arrived!

“So proactive all of a sudden.”

Watching Xiao Xiyue ride the crane, her robe fluttering with an air of immortality as she departed, Lu Changsheng touched his nose.

He could faintly smell the lingering fragrance on his fingertips.

He clearly sensed the changes in Xiao Xiyue after she woke up from fainting.

Not only had her demeanor become less aloof, but she also seemed much more proactive.

This feeling wasn’t bad at all.

“Phew, I should head back too. This time, I’ve witnessed the gap between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment. I should reach Foundation Establishment soon.”

“Otherwise, without a Talisman Treasure or Treasure Bone, encountering a high-level Foundation Establishment cultivator would be troublesome.”

Lu Changsheng let out a long breath, rubbing his still slightly aching rib.

This blow to the Treasure Bone would require him to spend a good amount of time recuperating.

“But what did Xiao Xiyue mean by helping me with my Foundation Establishment just now?”

Lu Changsheng recalled Xiao Xiyue mentioned helping him with his Foundation Establishment.

But when asked, Xiao Xiyue remained silent and mysteriously promised a surprise.

Lu Changsheng speculated if it might be a Foundation Establishment Pill or some auxiliary Foundation Establishment Secret Technique.

“But I already have a Foundation Establishment Pill. Given my current situation, once I complete Qi Refining, I have about a ninety percent chance of achieving Foundation Establishment. How could she help?”

“Maybe ninety-nine percent?”

Lu Changsheng smacked his lips, not pondering on it further.

After collapsing and disposing of the cave, he rode the Iron Feather Eagle away.

Two days later, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain smoothly.

His wife Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and te other women questioned why he stayed in the secular world for so long.

Especially Lu Miaohuan, who was about to give birth.

Seeing that Lu Changsheng hadn’t returned yet, she was very grieved, and Lu Changsheng had to comfort her.

He explained why he had been away for so long.

After a gathering, a friend went down the mountain to train but had nowhere to go. He accompanied him for a while.

Of course, he didn’t elaborate on how he accompanied.

After all, discussing helping others cultivate with his wife felt a bit awkward to Lu Changsheng.

Especially since the Second Young Miss was almost due.

Hearing this, Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen didn’t think much of it.

But Lu Miaoyun felt a strange senstion when she learned that the Azure Cloud Sect disciple was a woman.

She always thought her husband was too popular with women.

Whenever she saw a woman with her husband, she expected something to happen.

Yet, she said nothing.

She only advised Lu Changsheng to maintain a good relationship with Xiao Xiyue.

After all, the immortal cultivation world also valued personal connections.

Maintaining good relations with an inner disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect was beneficial.

Meanwhile.

Xiao Xiyue returned to the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Senior Sister Xiao.”

“Junior Sister Xiao.”

“Senior Sister Xiyue.”

Along the way, many Azure Cloud Sect disciples greeted Xiao Xiyue respectfully.

Not only was Xiao Xiyue beautiful, but her talent was also outstanding. She was a disciple of the Caiyun Peak Master, a Golden Core Formation master.

Her reputation was well-known within the Azure Cloud Sect.

Many disciples regarded her as their goddess and adored her.

However, Xiao Xiyue was famously aloof and proud.

Numerous talented disciples tried to pursue her but were always turned away.

“Hmm.”

Xiao Xiyue’s expression was as cold and distant as a moon, deterring others from approaching.

Yet she retained her habit of acknowledging others’ greetings with simple responses.

This was one reason many disciples liked her.

Xiao Xiyue didn’t delay long after entering the Azure Cloud Sect, flying swiftly towards Caiyun Peak with her cloud pa afacit.

She arrived in front of a grand hall on the peak.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue bowed in greeting before the hall.

The door opened with a rumble.

“Xiyue, why are you back?”

“Did something happen?”

Yun Wanshang’s voice resonated.

She knew Xiao Xiyue’s descent was to experience emotions and seek a breakthrough opportunity.

Unless something significant happened, she wouldn’t return so soon.

Yet now Xiao Xiyue had returned quickly with a slightly disordered aura, signaling something did occur.

“Reporting to Master.”

Xiao Xiyue entered the hall and recounted her encounter with the Red-Robed Youth.

She chose to keep the process vague.

Instead, she described escaping rather than killing.

After all, a pair of Qi Refining disciples defeating a high-level Foundation Establishment was astonishing.

The Red-Robed Youth wasn’t an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. Her Master might even recognize him.

Yun Wanshang frowned deeply upon hearing.

Her celestial beauty revealed a hint of coldness.

Previously, fetching Purple Spirit Liquid outside, she had been ambushed by the Red Luan Old Demon. She suspected someone manipulated events from within.

Now, Xiao Xiyue had just begun her training and faced another assassination attempt.

The assailant targeted Xiao Xiyue knowing her, implying an internal threat.

Yun Wanshang suspected someone within the Azure Cloud Sect was behind this.

“Xiyue, rest assured. Leave it to me to handle.”

Suppressing her anger, Yun Wanshang reassured her.

“Yes, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue nodded upon hearing.

Then, her lips curved slightly, “Master, on this journey, I found an opportunity for breakthrough.”

“What!?”

Yun Wanshang paused, surprised.

She hadn’t expected Xiao Xiyue to discover a breakthrough opportunity within just over a month.

The emotional tribulation of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique wasn’t easy.

Typically, others experience tribulations amid worldly distractions before training.

Yet due to the Red Dust Pill, Xiao Xiyue practiced the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique first.

Now, her emotional tribulation would be even tougher.

The Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique meant Xiao Xiyue wasn’t easily influenced by emotions.

Meeting Xiao Xiyue’s calm gaze, they locked eyes.

After a while.

Yun Wanshang spoke, “Xiyue, have you thought it through?”

“Emotions start unknown, reside unknowingly, bind unwittingly, dispel unknowingly, leave unknowingly, end unknowingly. Such tribulations aren’t easy.”

“You may love deeply yet understand love shallowly, trapping yourself.”

Yun Wanshang advised.

Emotions arise indescribably, inexpressibly.

It was her own comprehension.

Yun Wanshang, worried for her disciple’s Supreme Forgetting Emotions training, wanted Xiao Xiyue to reconsider.

Initially, at Xiao Xiyue’s insistence, she set a three-year timeline, hoping Xiao Xiyue would relent.

“Master, I’ve thought it over.”

Xiao Xiyue’s clear eyes shone like autumn waters, she replied softly.

Her voice was calm yet resolute.

Over these days, she learned the nature of emotions and understood the meaning of Supreme Forgetting.

But her unwavering pursuit of the Dao meant she had zero intentions of giving up.

“You’ve made your decision, and I won’t dissuade you further.”

Sighing lightly, Yun Wanshang saw Xiao Xiyue’s resolve.

She knew her disciple wouldn’t easily change her mind.

Yet, simultaneously, she felt a wave of pride for her determination towards the Dao.

In cultivation, it’s not just talent that matters.

Character, mindset, attitude, and comprehension are equally crucial.

Yun Wanshang selected Xiao Xiyue as a student not just for talent but also for her character and comprehension.

Since Xiao Xiyue expressed her determination, Yun Wanshang trusted her disciple.

She believed Xiao Xiyue could pierce through illusions and truly practice Supreme Forgetting Emotions.

“You’re not only here to tell me this, but you have another request, right?”

Yun Wanshang smiled, gently touching Xiao Xiyue’s head.

Sensing Xiao Xiyue had something to say.

“Master, the breakthrough opportunity lies with an old friend. He helped me escape, so I wish to request a Golden Crow Pill.”

Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and spoke.

“Golden Crow Pill!”

Yun Wanshang’s eyes focused sharply.

Instantly predicting her disciple’s intention.

The Golden Crow Pill, a top-grade second-tier pill.

It contained a trace of the sun’s essence.

Aiding those with yang constitution significantly.

Additionally, its interaction with Xiao Xiyue’s Moonlight Spiritual Body could enhance the process.

During Foundation Establishment, it could form a Sun and Moon Dao Foundation.

But achieving this required Dual Cultivation.

“Please grant me this.”

Xiao Xiyue knelt, pleading with her silent Master.

“Ah, you’re a fool.”

Yun Wanshang sighed, lifting Xiao Xiyue.

“I will repay someone who helps you attain the Dao, who saves your life. Such kindness must be repaid.”

Yun Wanshang expressed.

The Supreme Forgetting Emotions requires forgetting emotions through tribulations.

The deeper the tribulation, the better the results upon overcoming it.

But with Xiao Xiyue’s circumstances, Yun Wanshang feared for her disciple.

“Master, I can do it.”

Xiao Xiyue’s calm, ethereal face showed a gentle smile.

“Alright, rest well. I’ll have Elder Yun refine the pill and notify you once it’s ready.”

Yun Wanshang touched Xiao Xiyue’s head, speaking with a trace of concern.

In this era, master-disciple ties aren’t mere formalities.

To Yun Wanshang, Xiao Xiyue was nearly like her daughter.

Seeing Xiao Xiyue like this, her emotions felt mixed.

“Yes, Master. I take my leave.”

Xiao Xiyue bowed and excused herself.

After Xiao Xiyue left the hall, Yun Wanshang’s face turned indifferent.

She transformed into a rainbow of light, arriving at Chiyang Peak with a magnificent golden Magical Sword.

“Boom!”

Holding the longsword, Yun Wanshang fiercely slashed at the peak’s palace.

Countless golden runes exploded, summoning a golden divine lightning within a clear day.

“Yun Wanshang! What madness is this!?”

A majestic voice sounded from Chiyang Peak.

Nine scarlet fire drakes soared up, forming a wall to block the slash.

“What’s happening?”

“It’s the Caiyun Peak Master!”

“Why is the Caiyun Peak Master attacking us at Chiyang Peak?”

Many Chiyang Peak disciples raised their heads, shocked by this scene.

“Song Qingzhi! Get out here!”

Yun Wanshang held the sword, her expression indifferent.

“Cloud Peak Sister, Qingzhi is in seclusion. Why do you seek her?”

An imposing middle-aged man in a red robe emerged from Chiyang Peak.

“My disciple was attacked outside, and only your Dao companion, Song Qingzhi, held a grudge over the Golden Core Formation event.”

“She’s scheming behind others’ backs. She’s certainly linked to this.”

Yun Wanshang coldly asserted.

“Cloud Peak Sister, such accusations can’t be made lightly.”

“Qingzhi has been in seclusion during these days. How could she act against your disciple?”

The Immortal Chiyang’s expression soured, his voice stern.

At that moment, another Divine Light Beam descended upon Chiyang Peak, addressing the two Golden Core Formation masters.

Seeing the newcomer, Yun Wanshang lowered her sword.

Addressing the Immortal Chiyang, she crisped, “Whether or not it’s her, you can ask Song Qingzhi.”

“If my disciple faces another accident, it implicates you and Chiyang Peak. Don’t blame me for being merciless then.”

Having spoken, Yun Wanshang turned into a rainbow light and returned to Caiyun Peak.

Leaving Chiyang Peak disciples bewildered.

They’d heard of past grudges between their peak master’s wife and the Caiyun Peak Master.

Yet it remained whispered rumors until now.

Today’s events confirmed the whispers were true.

Even so, they dared not gossip.

“Immortal Chiyang, you understand Cloud Peak’s temperament. You should verify with Sister Song. If unrelated, clarify then.”

The Azure Cloud Sect Master spoke since Yun Wanshang had departed.

“Elder Brother Sect Master, why would Qingzhi do such things? Besides, she’s been in seclusion these days.”

The Immortal Chiyang nodded respectfully.

“Hmm, that’s reassuring.”

Hearing the response, the Azure Cloud Sect Master said no more.

He turned into a Divine Light Beam and left.

Soon, the Immortal Chiyang entered a magnificent hall with a somewhat grim expression.

Inside, lying on a couch was a woman in her thirties, her long black hair elegantly coiled.

“Qingzhi, does the incident with Yun Wanshang’s disciple concern you?”

The Immortal Chiyang gazed at the robed beauty on the bed, his voice tense.

“Do you think I’d resort to such actions in your heart?”

The robed woman set aside her scroll, sitting gracefully.

She met her Dao companion’s gaze.

“I hope not.”

The Immortal Chiyang observed his companion’s demeanor and sighed.

Time passed; three months went by.

Since returning to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng lived quietly.

He only visited the Hongye Valley Marketplace twice, staying home otherwise.

He spent his time peacefully training, making talismans, and being with his wives.

Half a month after his return, the Second Young Miss had her second child.

It was another boy.

Fortunate still, this child had a Spirit Root.

Although not as remarkable as Lu Qingshan.

Merely a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root.

Even so, Lu Changsheng was quite pleased.

He speculated on Lu Miaohuan’s two children having Spirit Roots.

Could it connect to Lu Miaohuan’s nutritious prenatal lifestyle?

After all, cultivation tales do have metaphysical claims.

And during pregnancy, Lu Yuanshan Ding regularly provided various supplements.

In the training room.

“Phew!”

Sitting cross-legged, Lu Changsheng eyed the hovering black-red small cauldron, exhaling.

This small cauldron was the magical treasure embryo he obtained from the Red-Robed Youth.

Even precious, valued significantly.

Instead of selling it, using it for power enhancement was simpler.

Recently, his time spent refining the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi focused on this magical treasure embryo.

Now, it was finally refined and could be incorporated.

“I’ll integrate this magical treasure embryo into the hand bone.”

Lu Changsheng eyed his right hand, having long decided on the integration site.

The skull and spine were hazardous; for now, he ruled them out. His chest already housed the Black Dragon Pearl, leaving the limbs to choose from.

“Hiss!”

Without further thought, Lu Changsheng activated the Hundred Refined Body Technique, causing treasure light to flow over his hand, tinging it gold.

Under spiritual power’s compression, the small cauldron gradually fused into his hand.

Time passed; soon, the cauldron melded entirely into Lu Changsheng’s hand bone.

A small cauldron pattern appeared on the back of his hand.

Simultaneously, an immense force washed through Lu Changsheng’s flesh, meridians, and bones.

Spurred by this magical treasure embryo, the pending breakthrough in the Hundred Refined Body Technique manifested.

“Booming sound!”

Like a great river cascading, a resounding noise echoed within Lu Changsheng.

The resonance grew sharper, more powerful, as if a divine craftsman forged weapons, sonorously.

Lu Changsheng’s body shimmered with brilliant treasure light, akin to a golden, flowing membrane and bursts of vibrant blood rays.

Eventually, Lu Changsheng’s body retained the divine light, revealing flawless, robust muscles.

“Third level of the Hundred Refined Body Technique.”

Feeling the tremendous power within, Lu Changsheng beamed.

“Indeed as I predicted, the second infused treasure had a lesser effect, likely due to being an embryo.”

“Still impressive. With continual nurturing from the Black Dragon Pearl and this treasure, a decade could see my Hundred Refined Body Technique reach the fourth level.”

“Once I finish refining the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, the pace will quicken again!”

Lu Changsheng, joyous, focused on the hand-backed cauldron pattern, commanded its disappearance.

He fetched his Qingyan Sword from his Storage Bag, gently cutting his arm twice.

Seeing little result, he slashed harder twice.

Finding only a faint white mark and red streak remained, Lu Changsheng nodded, satisfied.

“This body can rival a high-grade Artifact. My physical strength alone could easily defeat mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators, perhaps even some Late-Stage ones?”

Satisfied with his physique, Lu Changsheng sheathed his Qingyan Sword.

His fists were ready against Mid-Tier Artifacts.

Facing high-grade Artifacts, he felt it unnecessary.

After all, the pain of wounded flesh and blood was troublesome.

He’d always viewed the Hundred Refined Body Technique as more than just fitness.

“Time’s passed; I wonder how Xiao Xiyue fares.”

Lu Changsheng recalled Xiao Xiyue.

After all, she said she’d return after Azure Cloud Sect matters to cultivate.

The three-month gap seemed long.

At this time, at the Azure Cloud Sect.

“Xiyue, here’s the Golden Crow Pill.”

Yun Wanshang handed a porcelain bottle to Xiao Xiyue.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue expressed her joy.

Then she opened the bottle, peering inside.

In it lay a golden pill, resembling flames.

It was the Golden Crow Pill.

“When do you plan to descend the mountain?”

Yun Wanshang inquired.

She knew Xiao Xiyue had stayed at Caiyun Peak, awaiting the Golden Crow Pill’s completion.

“I intend to descend today, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue gently pressed her lips, her cold face softening.

“Alright. Should you face any emergencies, contact me directly.”

Seeing her disciple, Yun Wanshang sighed lightly.

“Yes, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled faintly.

After bowing, she exited the hall, flying away on her cloud pa Artifact.

She rode a white crane towards Qingzhu Mountain.

Shortly after Xiao Xiyue left, Yun Wanshang stood silently at the palace railing.

Worry for Xiao Xiyue lingered.

After all, emotional tribulations influenced her disciple’s future, a matter she couldn’t overlook.

Then, Yun Wanshang departed towards Xiao Xiyue’s direction, turning into a Divine Light Beam.