Chapter 146: The Idea of Establishing a Family

Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged, covered with a serene and dignified expression.

She didn’t expect to encounter an external deficiency of spiritual energy during the crucial moment of Foundation Establishment.

Having reached this point in the Foundation Establishment, she couldn’t stop and had no choice but to continue.

With a gesture of her hand.

A pile of Spirit Stones appeared from the Storage Bag with a clatter, absorbing their spiritual energy.

Lu Changsheng noticed most of these were low-tier Spirit Stones.

There were only a few mid-tier Spirit Stones.

It was normal though. No matter how wealthy Xiao Xiyue was, she was just a Qi Refining cultivator.

Lu Changsheng decisively took out over a hundred mid-tier Spirit Stones he acquired from the Red-Robed Youth.

With a firm squeeze, he crushed each mid-tier Spirit Stone to powder, allowing the spiritual energy to disperse.

Then, he took out a porcelain bottle.

“Xiyue, Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Lu Changsheng poured out the inferior Foundation Establishment Pill from the porcelain bottle.

He noticed Xiao Xiyue hadn’t used a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Although he didn’t know why she hadn’t prepared one.

Given the current situation, he deemed it necessary to use a Foundation Establishment Pill for safety.

Even if this one was an inferior Foundation Establishment Pill.

But it’s better than nothing.

After all, an inferior Foundation Establishment Pill only lacks effectiveness in coordinating the three barriers and absorbing spiritual energy.

It can only increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by ten percent.

In terms of protecting the meridians and dantian, it works as well as a regular Foundation Establishment Pill.

It can ensure that even if the Foundation Establishment attempt fails, it won’t result in backlash.

“Foundation Establishment Pill?”

Xiao Xiyue’s beautiful eyes slightly opened, surprised to see the pill in Lu Changsheng’s hand.

She saw Lu Changsheng take a Foundation Establishment Pill.

She didn’t expect him to have another one.

In the Azure Cloud Sect’s inner circle, it’s no easy feat to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s concern, her calm heart fluttered slightly.

“No need.”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

The Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique she practiced made her mind spiritual in Foundation Establishment, crucial to her cultivation.

As long as her mind was perfect, she would succeed in Foundation Establishment without external help.

That’s why, despite her status, she didn’t apply for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Moreover, the current lack of external spiritual energy wasn’t absolute.

It didn’t indicate her Foundation Establishment would fail.

Under these circumstances, she didn’t want to waste Lu Changsheng’s Foundation Establishment Pill or owe him a favor.

“Focus on the Foundation Establishment.”

Ignoring her refusal, Lu Changsheng tapped his palm.

He directly sent the Foundation Establishment Pill into her mouth.

Though precious, he saw it as a tool to stabilize the current risk.

If Xiao Xiyue failed in Foundation Establishment, he would feel guilty.

He wanted to minimize risks now.

“Boom!”

With the pill, Xiao Xiyue felt the pressure of spiritual energy increase around her.

The surrounding spiritual energy started converting rapidly.

Looking at Lu Changsheng crushing mid-tier Spirit Stones, she sighed softly and focused on Foundation Establishment.

“You think it’s that easy to shake me off?”

“Not until we have three children.”

Lu Changsheng understood her thoughts.

She genuinely liked him.

Yet, repaying his guidance and kindness in cultivation and severing ties also seemed true.

In this case, how could he let her go?

“Who’s undertaking Foundation Establishment with such immense spiritual energy?”

“It should’ve ended, yet it continues.”

“It’s affecting the spiritual energy in our vicinity!”

“Could they be condensing a legendary perfect Dao Foundation?”

“Even a perfect Dao Foundation shouldn’t take in so much for this long.”

Cultivators near the Core Peak watched the swirling vortex of spiritual energy above.

“What’s going on? The vortex over Xiyue Junior Sister’s Cave Dwelling is still active, and the pressure is rising again.”

“The spiritual vortex earlier weakened, hinting at someone’s successful Foundation Establishment.”

“Why then is the pressure increasing again, like another consolidation attempt?”

“Could there be two at once trying Foundation Establishment?”

Inside the B-Dwelling, a young man looked toward the vortex above the A-Dwelling, frowning.

“Reporting to True Person Du, the ninth A-Dwelling is rented by Xiyue Fairy of Caiyun Peak.”

Manager Han, watching the elder in a gray robe with a few immortal impressions, respectfully said.

“Caiyun Peak, Xiao Xiyue?”

This elder was the Nascent Formation of Qingyun Market Town.

Seeing the peculiar spiritual energy, he inquired about who was undergoing Foundation Establishment.

The commotion was indeed significant.

If not for the large spiritual veins of Qingyun Market Town.

The top-tier Core Peak’s spiritual veins might’ve affected the market’s talisman formation operation.

“Yes, True Person.”

“Xiyue Fairy rented the dwelling with a friend for cultivation advancement.”

“I didn’t ask then, but this anomaly must mean it’s both of them.”

Manager Han spoke respectfully without hiding information.

Though only Qi Refining, he’d seen many Foundation Establishments.

He surmised from the spiritual energy anomaly and her dual dwelling rental.

“Hmm.”

True Person Du nodded slightly.

He understood Xiao Xiyue came with a friend; thus, she chose Qingyun Market Town.

Otherwise, given her situation, she’d not need to come for Foundation Establishment.

Having understood, he asked no more.

He left quickly as a rainbow light.

He instructed not to disturb the dwelling.

Time passed.

After a long while.

The vortex above the dwelling dispersed gently, with faint colorful clouds.

“Success!”

In the bedroom, Lu Changsheng saw the successful aura surrounding the enticing Xiao Xiyue.

Seeing successful Foundation Establishment, he felt relieved.

He was worried earlier due to insufficient spiritual energy.

But now, Xiao Xiyue succeeded.

Yet, a cracking sound came from her body.

“Puff!”

Xiao Xiyue spat out a mouthful of blood.

“Xiyue, what’s wrong?”

Lu Changsheng quickly supported her, inquiring with concern.

Unsure of what happened.

She had just completed Foundation Establishment.

“I’m fine.”

Xiao Xiyue opened her eyes, feeling complex emotions.

Her Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique seemed incomplete.

Due to Lu Changsheng’s influence, her mind never reached perfection.

Her perfect Dao Foundation developed a flaw at the last moment.

A massive spiritual energy leakage from the Dao Foundation’s crack occurred.

Lu Changsheng, seeing her denial, felt frustrated.

He held her wrist to check her condition.

Such intimate interaction would usually be intrusive between cultivators.

But having grown close over the year.

He saw her body’s transformation and spiritual energy leakage.

“Due to an imperfect mind, the Dao Foundation is damaged.”

Noticing his concern, she didn’t hide it.

Maybe her imperfect mind made her warmer towards him.

“The Dao Foundation is damaged?”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

He focused Divine Sense inside her.

She didn’t resist his action.

His Divine Sense revealed her vast, moon-white Dao Foundation.

A pale cyan moon floated in the middle.

It was her Taiyin Xuanyue Dao Foundation.

Yet now, a visible crack marred its perfection.

“Even cracked, it’s a perfect Dao Foundation.”

“Can my Yin-Yang Dual Qi heal this crack?”

Lu Changsheng wondered, considering his Yin-Yang Dual Qi skills.

He realized the coincidence.

Having just formed his Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation.

Knowing the Yin-Yang Dual Qi’s potential for restoration.

And encountering Xiao Xiyue’s Dao Foundation defect.

Her perfect Dao Foundation had a flaw, not an innate deficiency.

“Don’t worry, consolidate your cultivation. I can fix your Dao Foundation.”

He retracted his Divine Sense, reassuring her.

His secret skill wasn’t to be disclosed.

But Xiao Xiyue was family.

He wondered how effective his Yin-Yang Dual Qi would be.

“Hmm, fix it?”

Xiao Xiyue’s serene face showed surprise.

She knew Dao Foundation restoration required rare treasures.

Her perfect Dao Foundation flaw, due to heart and technique imperfections, was nearly unfixable.

Yet, her body was transforming, so she nodded, shutting her eyes for restoration.

Seeing her refocus, Lu Changsheng meditated.

Having prioritized her earlier, he needed to stabilize his own cultivation.

Peace returned to the dwelling.

Half a month passed.

“Hoo!”

Lu Changsheng exhaled, opening his eyes.

After two weeks, he’d fully stabilized his cultivation.

Not just cultivation, his entire presence matured.

Without sparring, others couldn’t discern his depth.

“Could this jade pendant be a Rare Treasure?”

“Concealing even Foundation Establishment aura.”

Checking his aura, he noted the jade pendant’s concealment.

Even he couldn’t fully perceive it.

“Having reached Foundation Establishment, I could perhaps enjoy some opportunities.”

He smiled at such thoughts.

Recalling the Nascent Formation woman who offered him a chance post-Foundation.

While vague, it was intriguing.

Such ideas filled his mind.

He achieved everything through hard work.

Never opting for shortcuts.

Realistically, the woman likely wouldn’t bear his child.

The comfort of family outweighed all.

Indeed, personal achievement was sweeter.

“System.”

As Xiyue meditated, he summoned the system in his mind.

His system panel appeared.

{Name: Lu Changsheng}

{Status: Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family son-in-law}

{Cultivation: Foundation Establishment, Stage One}

{Lifespan: 32/269}

{Talent: Fifth-Tier Spirit Root, Metal-attribute spiritual body (medium spirit body)}

{Cultivation Techniques: Hundred Refined Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, Yin-Yang Harmonization Technique, Immortal Grace Technique}

{Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape.}

{Items: Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, Golden Light Brick, Peach Blossom Gu, Black Dragon Pearl, Curse of the Demon, Substitute Life Charm, Xuan Yuan Pearl, Second-Tier Puppet.}

{Skills: Talisman Making (Second Tier), Puppetry (Second Tier), Spirit Butchery (Second Tier)}

{Pets: Nine Abyss Mastiff, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm}

{Descendants: 115/117}

“Lifespan increased by one hundred and nine years.”

“Due to the perfect Dao Foundation?”

Observing the lifespan increase.

Typically, Qi Refining to Foundation adds a century.

His sword technique led to a unique increase.

“At thirty-two, while not the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment, it’s close.”

“I’ll remain low-profile to avoid unwanted attention.”

“A mere Lu Family son-in-law shouldn’t draw attention.”

Recalling the journey, he mused.

The realm never lacks those who found fortune.

But fortune can’t guarantee security.

Exposure could bring trouble.

So he’d continue concealing his Foundation Establishment.

“I need to address the lag in having more children.”

He eyed his offspring record.

Various activities delayed family growth.

Even with prioritized practice like Xiyue’s.

“My current children are growing; I need to focus on their cultivation.”

Noting his first son, Lu Xian’er, mastered Qi initiation.

He once invested effort there.

But as responsibilities grew, personal attention waned.

Without the system’s prompt, even Qi initiation in Xian’er wasn’t noted.

Curious, he accessed Xian’er’s info.

{Name: Lu Xian’er}

{Lifespan: 12/89}

{Talent: Ninth-Tier Spirit Root}

{Cultivation: Qi Refining, Stage One}

“Alas, Ninth-Tier Spirit Root.”

Lu Changsheng sighed at his son’s spiritual root.

Aware of the differences from Ninth to Fifth-Tier.

Without significant opportunity, his son might reach Late-Stage Qi Refining.

“But being my son is a significant opportunity.”

“Once I establish the family land, Foundation Establishment and beyond is possible.”

Exhaling deeply, he remembered family plans.

After years in Qingzhu Mountain, he developed a sense of belonging.

Accepting it as his home.

But remained intent on establishing his own cultivation family.

Though Qingzhu Mountain was his half-home, full integration was another matter.

His children were purposefully distant from total integration into the Lu Family.

Recognizing that he and his children would walk divergent paths.

Staying might elevate him to Lu Family Patriarch.

But he desired different.

Becoming patriarch seemed a burden.

His intent was nurturing his children into talent.

Willingly investing time in them.

Regardless of Spirit Root tier.

But he couldn’t do the same for Lu Family.

As a potential patriarch, that’d be unavoidable.

Creating a separate family seemed the best path.

Supporting the Lu Family was his goal.

Gratitude compelled this responsibility.

And such ties couldn’t be severed.