Chapter 143: First Offspring Completes Qi Initiation!
by xennovel“There really exists such a technique in the world, such a cultivation method.”
Lu Miaoge was surprised to heer Lu Changsheng talking about Xiao Xiyue’s cultivation.
Yet, she didn’t doubt Changsheng’s words.
After all, there was no reason for him to deceive her.
Besides, this vast world is nothing short of extraordinary.
She had read in ancient texts about many profound techniques that were extremely demanding and even had side effects.
But finding someone practicing such a technique nearby was astonishing.
“Yes, I was also very surprised when I heard it.”
“This technique was mentioned in ancient texts.”
Lu Changsheng smiled.
He didn’t dwell too much on the details of the technique.
After all, it’s a part of Xiao Xiyue’s privacy and secrets.
“It’s your charm that made Fairy Xiao choose you as her cultivation partner.”
Lu Miaoge said gently with a raceful expression.
Though she felt a twinge of jealousy, she didn’t mind much.
After all, Lu Changsheng was quite the romantic.
After marrying both sisters, he hadn’t taken any other wives for three years and focused solely on his cultivation. She was quite pleased with that.
Moreover, it was beneficial for Lu Changsheng, a fortunate opportunity.
“But Changsheng, after cultivating with her for so long, do you have any feelings for Fairy Xiao?”
Lu Miaoge teasingly looked atther husband.
“Cough, cough. If I said I had no feelings at all, Sister Miaoge, you wouldn’t believe it.”
“However, between her and me, it’s just cultivation.”
“Moreover, there is a vast difference in our statuses, so we’re probably destined to be apart.”
Lu Changsheng coughed lightly, then shook his head and sighed.
Though in his heart, Xiao Xiyue was already the mother of his child.
But there was no need to mention it right now; it didn’t fit his persona.
“The wind arises at the ends of a child’s breath.”
“In my heart, my husband is destined to rise high, achieving Immortality, so there’s no need to belittle himself.”
Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsseng, speaking with warmth and sincerity.
Having spent years together and as his wife, she naturally saw through him.
She hated to see him belittle himself.
“Sister Miaoge.”
Lu Changsheng was slightly stunned.
He didn’t expect his wife to comfort him just because he sighed.
Her words warmed his heart.
He gently embraced his wife, ready to help her with her cultivation.
“Little Bamboo just fell asleep.”
Lu Miaoge knew what Lu Changsseng intended, her cheeks flushed.
“No worries, with Peace Talismans and Silence Talismans, she won’t wake.”
Lu Changsheng assured.
He gently moved his daughter Lu Qingzhu to the bedroom.
He placed a Peace Talisman on her to keep her calm and asleep.
He then used a Silence Talisman to block out sounds.
In the following time, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time at Hongye Valley Marketplace.
Visiting Qingzhu Mountain only every month or two.
Half a year quickly passed.
Over these six months, Lu Changsheng mainly cultivated dual cultivation with the Fairy.
Hence, he fell behind in having children.
Only three children were born.
However, with six months of cultivation, he reached the peak of Qi Refining.
Allowing him to attempt Foundation Establishment.
“Changsheng, accompany me to explore the bustling world.”
Upon learning of his progress, Xiao Xiyue bit her lip and suggested this.
For half a year, she rarely left the Cave Dwelling.
She cultivated when he was there.
She cultivated alone when he wasn’t.
“Okay.”
Seeing the eager-faced Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng nodded.
The last half-year made them very close.
Apart from the final step, they cultivated in every market they went.
Xiao Xiyue grew more vibrant and active.
She seemed to have shed her cold and aloof aura.
Returning to the Xiao Xiyue he remembered from over ten years ago.
He didn’t understand her current state.
How was her emotional tribulation practice going?
“Xiyue, how’s your cultivation progressing?”
Lu Changsheng inquired.
He estimated her practice was nearly complete.
Otherwise, she wouldn’t suggest this now.
“Almost there.”
She admitted without hiding.
Lu Changsheng’s heart confirmed it.
A complex feeling arose.
Her practice would end their current relationship.
“Congratulations, Xiyue.”
“When do you plan to set off?”
Lu Changsheng softly smiled.
In his view, it’s not a farewell, but a better future meeting.
“As you decide.”
Xiao Xiyue gave a radiant smile.
“Then let’s set off now.”
He led her out of the Cave Dwelling.
Informing Lu Miaoge of their temporary eparture.
He handed a stack of Top-Tier Talismans to Miaoge.
Asking her to take care of the Ping’an Talisman Hall.
Lu Miaoge simply nodded..
Advising him to be cautious.
Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue disguised themselves, concealing their identities.
They left Hongye Valley Marketplace.
They wandered aimlessly.
Sleeping under the stars, watching the moon, enjoying the rain, tasting tea, cultivating.
The two drifted without goals, arriving at a secular city.
Their exquisite aura muted by disguises.
“Changsheng, I want candied hawthorn!”
“I want green bean cake!”
“Look, these candy figures resemble us!”
Amidst the thriving city, Xiao Xiyue appeared lively.
No sign of her old ethereal coldness.
She joyfully wandered, hand in hand with Lu Changsheng.
Beckoning and exploring everything.
Expressing delight like an ordinary girl.
“Is this the true Xiyue?”
He thought of how cultivation reshaped her.
“Alright, buy whatever you want.”
To her requests, Lu Changsheng responded lightly.
Never showing impatience.
Buying her desires.
Carrying what she couldn’t.
If she only ate a few bites, he tasted them too.
Eating or discarding them.
They seemed like a loving couple enjoying the city.
“I offered my life as a pledge, welcoming the heir to the jianghu.”
They came to a bridge where someone was storytelling.
Xiao Xiyue eagerly pulled him to listen.
An elderly man was passionately recounting tales.
“The Northern Frontier Prince, escorted by the Sword God, stepped into the jianghu.”
“The jianghu wasn’t vibrant but perilous, as danger lurked around every corner.”
“I’ll end today’s tale here. To know the rest, come tomorrow.”
After half an hour, the elder thanked the audience.
A twelve or thirteen-year-old girl carried a copper bowl.
Signifying donations, they received few coins.
Xiao Xiyue gently tugged Lu Changsheng’s sleeve.
“Excellent work deserves a reward!”
Lu Changsheng smiled, breaking a silver ingot.
Dropping some pieces in the bowl.
The sound of silver drew attention.
No one expected such generosity.
The young girl was stunned.
They’d never received so much.
“Er Yao, thank the benefactor!”
The old storyteller hurried to thank the generous patron.
“No need.”
Lu Changsheng waved lightly, leaving with Xiao Xiyue.
“Changsheng, the story was interesting. How will the heir fare?”
Xiao Xiyue discussed the tale like an excited girl.
Spotting a fortune-teller, she dragged him over.
The fortune-teller gave the usual flattering words.
Xiao Xiyue listened with joy.
They spent over half a month in the secular city.
That night.
After a moment, their cultivation ended.
“Changsheng, I’m ready for Foundation Establishment.”
Xiao Xiyue lay weakly in his arms.
He had anticipated this day.
“When will you start?”
Knowing she had overcome her emotional tribulation.
“In three months, on the full moon.”
“We will establish together.”
Her face blushed, stunningly beautiful.
“Alright.”
He nodded without saying much.
Too many words held no meaning.
He didn’t want to affect her state.
Cultivation was paramount.
Given their status, he couldn’t marry her yet.
Once his strength sufficed, he could bring her back.
As for the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.
He believed he could win her back, again.
“Is there nothing else you want to say?”
She bit her lip, asking.
“Passing the emotional tribulation is good.”
“I respect your choice.”
His tone was gentle.
Feelings were inevitable between them.
He couldn’t let her go.
Not with her still indebted.
“Thank you, Changsheng.”
Her lips slightly pursed.
She worried he might try to keep her.
Afraid she’d struggle to sever ties.
In this year’s cultivation,
She realized she was less obsessed.
Frequent sentimentality emerged.
Feelings of joy, sorrow, and affection arose.
She fully understood her emotional tribulation.
Now, she had to sever her emotions.
“Xiyue, where will you build the foundation?”
Lu Changsheng asked.
The right location was crucial.
At least a second-grade spiritual vein was needed.
He concealed his cultivation, avoiding Hongye Valley Marketplace.
Moreover, the market’s cave was only second-grade lower,
Adequate but not ideal.
“My master gave me a token for Qingyun Market Town,”
“We can rent a second-grade upper cave there.”
She explained.
She had planned ahead for this.
She could use the Azure Cloud Sect’s third-grade spiritual vein
But Changsheng was not a disciple there.
Ordinary cultivators could only rent at the three major immortal cities.
Taking them to those cities was too complicated.
So she thought of the largest market beneath her sect.
“Alright, let’s go to Qingyun Market Town.”
He nodded.
He’d heard of the market’s grandness.
Larger than Jiulong Market.
Such markets rarely opened their caves to outsiders.
Without Xiyue, he couldn’t rent such a cave.
He would likely have to travel to a city to advance.
So they departed for the market.
He checked the map: over ten thousand miles to reach it.
They weren’t in a hurry.
They traveled leisurely.
Near Qingyun Market, their disguises led to being robbed.
Just three Late-Stage Qi Refining robbers.
He showed no mercy, earning some money.
At his Qi Refining peak, his power matched Foundation Establishment.
With Xiyue, they didn’t fear anything short of Foundation Establishment.
Ordinary Foundation Establishment was manageable for them.
After a month, they reached Qingyun Market Town.
A majestic mountain range surrounded the market.
Protected as if by nature, difficult for mortals to reach.
“Qingyun Market Town.”
They arrived, flying Artifacts bringing them to the market gates.
Crowds of cultivators lined up at the gates.
A wave of spiritual power entered Lu Changsheng.
The system chimed a notice.
【Congratulations, the first offspring achieves Qi Initiation. The child’s spiritual path begins. Receive a passive effect: offspring Spirit Root chance increases by 5% and a lottery draw opportunity!】
“Hmm? First offspring achieves Qi Initiation.”
Stunned, he realized his son Lu Xian’er completed Qi Initiation.
His last visit, Lu Miaoyun said Lu Xian’er wasready to start training.
He didn’t have time; Miaoyun began teaching him.
With all the resources spent on the child, it wasn’t surprising.
He spent lavishly on Spirit Rice and Cuisine.
Investment in his cultivation meant he should advance fast.
“I didn’t expect starting the child’s cultivation to yield such benefits.”
“Though 5% is small, it can likely increase.”
He pondered pleasantly.
Having drawn many times before, he wasn’t too thrilled about another lottery.
But the passive Spirit Root boost was valuable.
He ensured high-quality upbringing for good Spirit Roots.