Chapter 148: If You Feel Sorry, Have a Few Children

A few days later, the weather cleared up and the storm subsided.

“Pop~”

Lu Changsheng turned over and got up.

He took out three pills and swallowed them, holding two Spirit Stones in his hand, sitting cross-legged to cultivate, absorbing and assimilating a large amount of pure spiritual energy.

In the next moment, a drop of liquid Spiritual Energy, resembling seven-colored glass, formed in his dantian.

It flowed into the Dan Lake which radiated seven colors.

The Dan Lake gently rippled, growing stronger.

“Wow, the effect is simply amazing.”

“However, my Dual Cultivation with Xiyue seems to have a beneficial effect too!”

Lu Changsheng was surprised and astonished at having condensed a drop of liquid Spiritual Energy.

Since breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, he had condensed a total of a hundred drops of liquid Spiritual Energy in his Dan Lake.

When this liquid Spiritual Energy reaches one hundred and fifty drops, he could break through to the second layer of Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changsheng did not expect that he and Xiao Xiyue had condensed a drop of liquid Spiritual Energy in just a few days of Dual Cultivation.

This speed was truly astonishing.

“By my current cultivation speed, it would take roughly two months to condense a drop of liquid Spiritual Energy.”

“So a few days of Dual Cultivation is roughly equal to two months of hard work.”

Lu Changsheng calculated in his heart.

Previously, with Lu Miaoge, a few days of DuallCultivation equaled at most half a month’s hard work.

But with Xiao Xiyue, it equated to a full two months of hard work.

This led Lu Changsheng to speculate that it wasn’t just the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation enhancing Dual Cultivation.

There was also extra enhancement when he Dual Cultivated with Xiao Xiyue.

Yet, he wasn’t greedy.

Such acquired Spiritual Energy was ultimately not as refined as the one gained through solid cultivation.

It also required time to consolidate.

Otherwise, it would result in a weak foundation.

So indulging occasionally was a joy between partners.

“But now that I’ve established my Foundation, I can condense the ‘Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.’ This heart lamp not only can dispel toxins and guard my mind.”

“It also burns the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth, speeding up cultivation, refining Spiritual Energy, and strengthening the foundation!”

“Therefore, occasionally indulging a bit isn’t a big deal.”

Lu Changsheng thought of the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, which he had been longing for.

This heart lamp not only aided in cultivation but also had combat abilities.

It could enhance his battle power during the Foundation Establishment stage.

“Hah.”

At this moment, Xiao Xiyue also opened her eyes from her meditative cultivation. Her clear eyes turned to Lu Changsheng, filled with affection and love.

The Love-binding Technique was certainly not an Essence Absorption Technique.

It was a superb Dual Cultivation technique.

It was beneficial not only for Lu Changsheng but also for Xiao Xiyue.

Especially these days of Dual Cultivation, they helped Xiao Xiyue gain more understanding of the second layer of the Supreme Forgetting Emotions technique, ‘Cloud has Emotion, Moon has Emotion.’

“Xiyue, have I again broken your Supreme Forgetting Emotions?”

Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue with gentle affection, embracing her, and joked.

He knew that the more Xiao Xiyue practiced the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, the more emotionless and indifferent she would become.

Though he didn’t want her to turn out that way.

Seeing her regain a bright and gentle appearance after breaking through to Foundation Establishment worried him a bit.

He feared there might also be issues with her cultivation besides the Dao Foundation.

“Yes, in front of Lu Lang, how could Xiyue practice Supreme Forgetting Emotions?”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

Her delicate eyes were filled with a hint of deep emotion.

It was this hint of deep emotion that damaged her Dao Foundation.

After breaking through, this deep emotion spread back into her heart as they Dual Cultivated.

She didn’t suppress this emotion, allowing it to spread and ferment.

Seeing Xiao Xiyue like this, Lu Changsheng knew she was likely fine.

He lightly pinched her cheek with a chuckle, saying, “If so, Xiyue will have to cultivate by my side for a lifetime?”

“Yes, if Xiyue can never break through the Supreme Forgetting Emotions, she can only cultivate by Lu Lang’s side for a lifetime.”

Xiao Xiyue said playfully, pretending to be relaxed.

But her heart trembled slightly.

She realized that if ‘Cloud has Emotion, Moon has Emotion’ from the second layer of Supreme Forgetting Emotions was as she thought.

Then, breaking through this layer and advancing further would be incredibly difficult.

Though she had feelings for Lu Changsheng, she couldn’t let go of her pursuit of the Dao.

“If Xiyue has such thoughts, then forget about practicing Supreme Forgetting Emotions.”

Lu Changsheng said.

This Supreme Forgetting Emotions technique, while powerful.

But in his view, the side effects were too great.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue lowered her eyes, biting her lip.

For a moment, she was speechless.

This Supreme Forgetting Emotions technique is not like other techniques that can be easily switched.

Especially now that she has reached Foundation Establishment, switching techniques would mean completely dispersing her skills and starting over.

She was reluctant to give up on this Supreme Forgetting Emotions technique.

Only by practicing this technique could she travel further in the path of immortality and see a broader world.

“I was just saying, Xiyue. Don’t take it to heart.”

“Moreover, I believe there is always a perfect solution.”

Lu Changsheng, seeing Xiao Xiyue’s expression, paused and spoke softly.

He understood that a technique like Supreme Forgetting Emotions was the foundation of the Dao for Xiao Xiyue.

His words were clearly making her choose between emotions and cultivation, which was naturally difficult.

He understood this and wouldn’t force her.

Furthermore, he believed in finding a perfect solution in the future.

“Changsheng, I’m sorry.”

Xiao Xiyue whispered, her voice trembling slightly.

She felt not only love but also deep guilt for Lu Changsheng.

The more Lu Changsheng was like this, the more guilty she felt.

She knew that her love for Lu Changsheng wasn’t pure.

And she also had the intention of using him for her cultivation.

In such circumstances, Lu Changsheng, who had always been accommodating, not only gave her Foundation Establishment Pills but also helped refine and wash her Dao Foundation without asking for anything in return, filled her with guilt.

“Between us, there’s no need for apologies.”

“If Xiyue truly feels sorry, once you break through the Supreme Forgetting Emotions and leave, you could have a few children for me.”

“It would commemorate our relationship, so I can think of you by looking at them.”

Lu Changsheng half-jokingly said.

“Have children.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue’s heart trembled, her face flushing red with slight distraction.

Having been with Lu Changsheng for so long, she naturally knew he liked children.

But she had never thought about having children.

Most cultivators, unless their path of immortality was hopeless, wouldn’t consider having children even if they had Dao partners.

Especially someone like Xiao Xiyue, at a prime age for progress, with a bright future ahead in immortality, wasn’t considering it.

Now with Lu Changsheng bringing it up, she couldn’t help but ponder.

About whether to leave a child for Lu Changsheng.

So there’d be someone to accompany him if she left.

Yet thinking about having children, she inexplicably felt scared.

Recalling stories from childhood of childbirth being a brush with death.

And thinking if she’s not there, wouldn’t the child be motherless, possibly bullied.

In an instant, Xiao Xiyue’s heart raced with erratic thoughts.

“Xiyue, what are you thinking about?”

“Are you thinking about what to name our future children?”

Lu Changsheng saw Xiao Xiyue with a red face, lost in contemplative thought, and chuckled.

Though he mentioned having children with her, it was mostly a jest, setting a precaution.

After all, she had a Golden Core master.

He dared not whisk her disciple away to have children.

“Hmph, who said I’d have children with you.”

Xiao Xiyue, looking at Lu Changsheng’s teasing expression, spat lightly, showing her playful side.

She playfully punched Lu Changsheng’s chest, denying in her words despite her actions.

Lu Changsheng feigned pain, finding her reaction utterly amusing.

The two soon cuddled.

“Xiyue, I’m planning to buy some things in Qingyun Market Town, then return to Qingzhu Mountain.”

“Will you come with me back to Hongye Valley Marketplace or…”

Lu Changsheng inquired.

Days in Qingyun Market Town with Xiao Xiyue were certainly pleasant.

But he had a family.

With many wives, concubines, and children.

He had been away for over five months.

Having not returned for so long, now, with Foundation Establishment complete, he must return.

Therefore, he planned to finish buying materials for the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp in Qingyun Market Town, then return to Qingzhu Mountain or Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“Changsheng, I’ve been out for so long now, having successfully reached Foundation Establishment, I must return.”

“Xiyue will seek you out later.”

Xiao Xiyue replied softly.

She had been on this journey for so long. Now that her Foundation Establishment was successful, she needed to report back to her master.

“Alright, you can come directly to Qingzhu Mountain or Hongye Valley Marketplace, just contact me.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

They didn’t linger.

Packing up, cleaning the Cave Dwelling, preparing to leave.

Before leaving, Lu Changsheng put on his magical mask.

Returning to his previous disguise.

This mask was no longer the basic one he originally bought, the Ever-changing Mask.

It was an upper-grade magical mask with similar effects.

Once disguised, unless a Foundation Establishment cultivator cast techniques with spiritual eyes, it was hard to see through.

Xiao Xiyue did not disguise herself.

Having shown her identity by renting a Cave Dwelling with her token.

And unlike Lu Changsheng, she didn’t have such concerns.

Together, they opened the Cave Dwelling, preparing to descend the mountain and return the Cave Dwelling rental.

Not far away, a young man noticed Xiao Xiyue’s Cave Dwelling ‘boom’ open.

He immediately got up, ready to offer congratulations.

But upon seeing Xiao Xiyue and an unremarkable-faced man walk out intimately, his expression stiffened, face darkening.

“Senior Brother Meng?”

Xiao Xiyue saw the young man, slightly surprised.

“Having heard that Junior Sister Xiyue was attempting Foundation Establishment here, I came to congratulate you.”

Meng Yibai said, looking at Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng expressionlessly.

After speaking, he left with a somber face, turning into a streak of light to enter a nearby B-Dwelling.

He heard Xiao Xiyue was renting a Cave Dwelling to attempt Foundation Establishment.

And by watching the phenomenon of the world, he saw her succeed, waiting outside for over half a month.

He hadn’t expected the second person walking out of Xiao Xiyue’s Cave Dwelling to be a man.

Furthermore, they seemed so intimate.

Previously, observing the phenomenon of the world’s spiritual energy, he guessed there were two attempting Foundation Establishment in the Cave Dwelling.

Yet he hadn’t considered a man.

After all, Xiao Xiyue was famous for her cold and aloof demeanor in the Azure Cloud Sect.

Rarely interacting with people, let alone men.

Yet now, cold and noble Xiao Xiyue was smiling warmly at a man, behaving intimately.

He realized they weren’t just attempting Foundation Establishment together, but had stayed in the Cave Dwelling for months.

“Wretch!”

Meng Yibai clenched his jaw, punching the Cave Dwelling wall.

He had waited outside for so long, wanting to be the first to congratulate, pursuing Xiao Xiyue.

Even preparing a congratulatory gift.

To witness such a scene.

In light of this, with his pride, he couldn’t take it.

“Who is this person? I don’t recall Junior Sister Xiyue having such a close one in the sect.”

Meng Yibai thought of Lu Changsheng’s appearance, pondering.

“This person is called Meng Yibai, grandson of a False Core True Person in my sect.”

“He probably heard about my Foundation Establishment at the Market and came to congratulate.”

Xiao Xiyue, seeing Meng Yibai leave with a daunting expression, explained to prevent Lu Changsheng from misunderstanding.

“This person probably has some feelings for Xiyue.”

“Otherwise, he wouldn’t look this way.”

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.

He suspected Meng Yibai was a suitor of Xiao Xiyue.

Otherwise, such drastic change in expression wasn’t possible.

He also mused it was good that he had disguised himself.

Otherwise, he might have become a target of resentment.

As beautiful disasters like this could happen anytime.

“Mm.”

Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly.

Despite practicing Supreme Forgetting Emotions, her emotions were indifferent.

But she wasn’t devoid of understanding worldly affairs.

Naturally, she knew of Meng Yibai’s intentions.

“If the Azure Cloud Sect disciples knew Xiyue Fairy was pursued by me, they’d hunt me to the ends of the earth.”

Lu Changsheng joked.

He wasn’t jealous due to this.

Given Xiao Xiyue’s situation, Lu Changsheng himself wouldn’t believe she had no suitors.

Just like before at Jiulong Market, Lu Miaoge had many suitors..

But he, Lu, had more charm, winning the beauty.

“It’s not that exaggerated.”

Xiao Xiyue responded, a hint of joy surfacing.

Then the two reached the Cave Dwelling rental office.

Manager Han saw Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng approaching.

Judging by their look and aura, he knew they had succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

One was the phenomenon of the world’s spiritual energy vortex, indicating success.

The other was that if one failed Foundation Establishment, even with Foundation Establishment Pills, one’s aura would be weak and chaotic for a while.

But Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng had no chaos or weakness in their Spiritual Energy, deep and vast like an ocean, unfathomable.

“Congratulations to Mistress Xiao on your successful Foundation Establishment. Congratulations to this senior on your successful Foundation Establishment. Your future surely holds immense prospects!”

Manager Han immediately bowed.

With Xiao Xiyue breaking through Foundation Establishment, her seniority naturally rose.

Previously he could call her Junior Sister due to seniority in entering and age.

Now, he had to refer to her as Mistress and address Lu Changsheng as Senior.

“Mistress Xiao, during your Foundation Establishment, True Person Du and Meng Yibai, Master Meng, came once asking about you.”

“True Person Du learned you were attempting Foundation Establishment and instructed that you not be disturbed.”

Manager Han continued, reminding her.

Though this matter wasn’t major.

He felt it necessary to inform her.

After all, Xiao Xiyue was not only a Golden Core disciple but also successfully achieved Foundation Establishment. Leaving a good impression might help in the future.

Upon hearing, Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly.

She had just seen Meng Yibai.

As for True Person Du, she knew him as the False Core overseeing Qingyun Market Town.

Having instructed that she not be disturbed was a gesture of goodwill.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Han.”

Xiao Xiyue slightly bowed.

She knew in Azure Cloud Sect, breaking through Foundation Establishment greatly elevated one’s status.

Ordinary Qi Refining disciples had to address Foundation Establishment disciples as Masters.

However, she wasn’t used to such titles yet.

Especially since Manager Han was twenty to thirty years older.

“This Xiyue Fairy and this person seem to have an extraordinary relationship.”

“Not only achieved Foundation Establishment together, but also stayed in the Cave Dwelling for so long.”

After they left, Manager Han was secretly amazed.

He had earlier sensed something unusual between Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue.

This was why he mentioned both True Person Du and Meng Yibai.

After all, Master Meng wasn’t someone easygoing.

If he knew about Lu Changsheng’s relationship with Xiao Xiyue, he might cause trouble.

“But such matters, what do they have to do with me?”

Manager Han shook his head, dismissing the thought.

He had been a steward for so many years and knew some matters weren’t meant for curiosity.

“Changsheng, True Person Du is also an elder in my sect. Now that I’m here and have reached Foundation Establishment, I must pay respects.”

Xiao Xiyue told Lu Changsheng.

Had she not known, it could’ve been excused.

But now she knew True Person Du had noticed her presence, not paying a visit would be improper.

“Alright, go ahead.”

“I’ll just go buy a few things.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.

Indicating that after shopping, he would head back to Qingzhu Mountain.

“Okay.”

Xiao Xiyue regained her cold demeanor, softening.

She then reluctantly hugged Lu Changsheng.

Meng Yibai, having just descended Core Peak, saw this and his already unsightly expression darkened further.

Earlier, he could console himself that they were just close friends, hence the slight intimacy.

But seeing Xiao Xiyue take the initiative to hug Lu Changsheng, he couldn’t believe they had no relationship.

Expressionless, he walked toward the Cave Dwelling rental area.

“Looks like I should be wary of this person.”

Lu Changsheng also noticed Meng Yibai’s expressionless face and pondered.

As a man, he understood men.

Meng Yibai, with such a vigorous and sharp presence, surely had a proud nature.

Seeing his pursuit close with another wouldn’t please him, possibly giving rise to malice.

With that, they parted ways. Lu Changsheng headed for the inner city.

Intending to sell some belongings and purchase materials.