Chapter 169: Xiao Xiyue is Pregnant and Demonstrates Second-stage Talisman Crafting!

Lu mansion’s backyard training ground.

“This is a low-Tier attack talisman. Activate it with your true qi, then aim it at the target.”

Lu Changsheng took out a stack of talismans to familiarize his son, Lu Ping’an, with their use.

Since the child was going far away, as a father, he naturally prepared some self-defense methods.

This was also one of the reasons he had Lu Ping’an break through martial arts to the innate level before going out.

By breaking through to the innate level, a martial artist’s true qi could also activate First-Tier mid and low-Tier talismans.

“Yes, father.”

Lu Ping’an heard this and activated a fireball talisman with his true qi.

Instantly, the talisman turned into a fireball and shot towards the iron target in front.

With a ‘bang’, the iron target melted from the fireball.

“Hiss, such powerful force. If I were hit by this fireball, I’d probably turn to ashes.”

Seeing the fireball’s power, Lu Ping’an was shocked and a bit frightened.

He knew that immortal cultivators were formidable.

But he had never seen the methods of an immortal cultivator.

Seeing such power from a simple talisman at this moment, he couldn’t help but be amazed.

“So, when you are out, you must be careful if you encounter an immortal cultivator.”

“If you meet an immortal cultivator without having a deadly feud, you can also mention Qingzhu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Although Qingzhu Mountain was just a Foundation Establishment family.

Such an immortal cultivation family still had some fame and prestige in the secular world.

Like how Hong Yi had also heard of Qingzhu Mountain’s reputation back then.

“Father, I understand.”

Lu Ping’an nodded seriously.

“This is a Fire Cloud Talisman. You must be very careful when using it, or you might hurt yourself.”

“This is a Rejuvenation Talisman. You can use it to stop bleeding and heal wounds if you get injured.”

“This is a Wood Shield Talisman. It can turn into a wooden shield for defense.”

“This is a Wind Walk Talisman. In case of danger, you can use it on yourself or on a horse to speed up.”

“These talismans are defensive and auxiliary, so you don’t have to be overly cautious.”

Lu Changsheng told his son about the remaining talismans and their effects.

“Father, are these talismans very expensive?”

Seeing the thick stack of talismans, Lu Ping’an estimated there were about forty or fifty and asked.

Although he didn’t understand much about immortal cultivation.

He knew from exposure that immortal cultivation materials were very precious.

“Did you forget that your father is a Talisman Master?”

Lu Changsheng lightly patted his son’s head.

After Lu Ping’an used each of the talismans and understood their effects, Lu Changsheng took out several bottles and jars for him.

Inside were healing, qi-replenishing, and other pills.

Although they were insignificant to immortal cultivators.

In the secular world, they were considered sacred medicines.

“This pendant has a calming and protective effect.”

“Remember, if this pendant activates on its own, you must escape immediately, understand?”

“This soft armor is impenetrable by blades or bullets and also has protective effects. Remember to always wear it close to your body.”

Lu Changsheng took out two more Artifacts and said.

These two Artifacts were chosen from the ones he acquired at the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

He only gave two, not because he was stingy.

One reason was to avoid showing off wealth.

These two could be worn on the body without being easily noticed.

Another reason was that most Artifacts needed Qi to activate.

Martial artists couldn’t use Artifacts.

Two were enough.

“Thank you, father.”

Looking at the purple jade pendant and silk soft armor, Lu Ping’an was delighted.

“I don’t need to explain the principle of not flaunting wealth, do I?”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Father, don’t worry, I understand.”

Lu Ping’an nodded.

“Let’s go to Uncle Hong’s house to pick a good horse.”

Lu Changsheng said to his son.

Then, they went to the Ruyi Marquis Manor to chat with Hong Yi.

He talked about his son, Lu Ping’an.

He also mentioned his other son, Lu Wuyu, asking Hong Yi to make arrangements.

Hearing this, Hong Yi gladly agreed.

After living in Ruyi County for half a month and handling some family affairs, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingzhu Mountain with Bai Ling.

Two months later.

Hongye Valley Marketplace.

In a cave residence, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue finished Dual Cultivation.

“Pop!”

Xiao Xiyue sat up, her face cold and holy, exuding a sacred aura.

Her icy skin and jade bones, along with her flawless body, resembled a masterpiece, exuding a faint moonlight.

Her graceful figure was filled with a holy charm.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng knew that Xiao Xiyue’s Dao Foundation had been perfected with his help.

As her Dao Foundation recovered, it also began to undergo a profound transformation.

He sat quietly beside her, waiting for Xiao Xiyue to wake up.

Time passed little by little.

Half a month later.

Xiao Xiyue, who had been meditating, slowly opened her cold, moon-like eyes.

“Changsheng.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, her eyes softened.

“Xiyue, congratulations.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, feeling a slight change in her aura.

He knew her Dao Foundation had transformed.

“It’s all thanks to you.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes sparkled with happiness.

The Dao Foundation is the basis of one’s cultivation.

The more solid the Dao Foundation, the further one can go in the future.

Her Taiyin Xuanyue Dao Foundation was now flawless.

It had undergone a profound transformation under the baptism of Yin and Yang energies.

Naturally, she was overjoyed.

“Hehe, it’s our joint effort.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Then he curiously asked, “Xiyue, what kind of transformation did your Dao Foundation undergo?”

“My Dao Foundation is now called Taiyin Yuanling Dao Foundation.”

“It allows me to absorb and refine Qi from the heavens and earth faster.”

“And I can convert Qi into Taiyin Qi to replenish myself.”

Xiao Xiyue explained her Dao Foundation’s transformation.

“Absorbing and refining Qi faster and converting it into Taiyin Qi.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He knew this was simple but amazing.

Faster absorption and refining of Qi meant faster cultivation and recovery.

Converting Qi into Taiyin Qi allowed her to quickly replenish her Qi in a crisis.

After all, not all cultivators had the Xuanyuan Pearl like him, allowing unlimited Qi use.

Most cultivators had to consider their Qi consumption.

In a battle, the one with deeper and more lasting Qi wins.

“Not bad, sounds even better than my Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation.”

Lu Changsheng laughed.

“Not as good as you.”

Xiao Xiyue leaned into his embrace and said softly.

Her Dao Foundation’s effects were extraordinary.

But Lu Changsheng’s Dao Foundation could repair others’, which she found more amazing.

“Xiyue, what are your plans now?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

From their previous conversations, he knew Xiao Xiyue had requested to go out for training.

She couldn’t stay out forever.

Now that her Dao Foundation was fixed, she probably had to return to her sect.

Xiao Xiyue held Lu Changsheng’s long, jade-like hand, comparing their hand sizes.

Hearing his question, she looked up with a pitiful expression and said, “Are you driving me away?”

“I never said that. I’d love for you to stay with me.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, smelling the fragrance of her hair.

“Hmph.”

Xiao Xiyue snorted, her face turning red. She whispered, “Changsheng, shall I give you a child?”

“What?”

Lu Changsheng was stunned, thinking he misheard.

But he quickly guessed Xiao Xiyue’s thoughts.

She felt she couldn’t repay him otherwise.

So, she wanted to give him a child as a thank you?

“Xiyue, you don’t have to.”

Lu Changsheng frowned.

Although he wanted children with Xiao Xiyue.

To see their talents.

But over time.

They had developed deep feelings for each other.

He didn’t want to have a child just to repay a favor.

Besides, he could distinguish between a child and the child’s mother.

“Xiyue isn’t trying to repay Lu Lang’s favor this way.”

“She just really wants to have a child with Lu Lang.”

“Even if Xiyue isn’t around in the future, this child will stay with Lu Lang.”

Xiao Xiyue bit her lip and spoke softly, revealing her thoughts.

Back in Qingyun Market Town, Lu Changsheng joked about having children to repay a favor.

Those words took root in her heart like a seed and began to grow.

She gradually found Lu Changsheng’s words reasonable.

Having a child would commemorate their relationship.

Even if she wasn’t around, the child would keep Lu Changsheng company.

As for leaving and the child being motherless, she had made peace with it.

First, with Lu Changsheng around, the child wouldn’t be bullied.

Also, she wouldn’t leave immediately after having the child.

She’d only need to break off emotional ties when attempting to reach the Core Formation stage.

She could still watch the child grow up.

After experiencing so much, she believed breaking emotional ties didn’t mean cutting off all feelings.

“Xiyue, won’t your master blame you for having a child?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

Having a child didn’t impact female cultivators much, but it wasn’t insignificant either.

After three months of pregnancy, they couldn’t cultivate.

In the late stages, pregnancy affected their cultivation strength, making them weak.

After childbirth, they lost vitality and needed a year or more to recover.

This seemed minor but was different for cultivators.

Most optimal childbearing years were also prime cultivation years.

Having several children meant losing valuable time and needing more effort to make up for it.

Lu Changsheng thought her master would be displeased for a simple reason.

The master-disciple relationship in this world was very close, like parent and child.

Any parent would be upset seeing a promising child suddenly distracted by having children.

Especially in a sect like Azure Cloud Sect.

This wasn’t just about having children.

It also concerned the disciple’s dedication to cultivation and worldly attachments.

“I just won’t let my master know.”

Xiao Xiyue said, lowering her eyes guiltily.

She didn’t dare let her master Yun Wanshang know.

She had confidently promised to break all ties with Lu Changsheng.

If her master found out she was getting deeper involved and having a child with him, she couldn’t imagine the reaction.

Even if her master loved her, she would probably be furious.

“What if your master finds out?”

Lu Changsheng smiled at her.

“Hmph, if you don’t want to, forget it.”

Xiao Xiyue snorted.

It took a lot of courage for her to say this.

She had been preparing for years.

Finally, she waited until her Dao Foundation was repaired to tell Lu Changsheng.

“I do want to.”

Lu Changsheng laughed and gently kissed her lips.

Since she had spoken so frankly, he had no more doubts.

Having a child would deepen their bond and attachment.

After that, Lu Changsheng spent most of his time in Red Leaf Market Town, devoted to Xiao Xiyue.

Because both were Foundation Establishment cultivators, getting pregnant was hard.

They tried for over a month with no success.

Lu Changsheng used his secret method, ‘Five Aggregates Cultivation Technique.’

This method increased pregnancy chances for both men and women.

Practicing together, the effect was even better.

“Changsheng, I think I’m pregnant.”

After another month of effort, Xiao Xiyue happily told Lu Changsheng.

“Really?”

Lu Changsheng was thrilled.

Xiao Xiyue had a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root and a Moonlight Spirit Body, and she was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a Fifth-Tier metal Spirit Root.

Their child would likely be very talented.

He couldn’t help but look forward to it.

“Xiyue, take care of yourself. Is there anything you want to eat?”

Lu Changsheng asked warmly.

“Got it.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng so happy, Xiao Xiyue smiled.

She thought he truly loved children.

She rarely saw him so happy.

Lu Changsheng chatted with Xiao Xiyue about pregnancy and took her out for a walk.

Now that she was pregnant, she needed to stay healthy.

“I can now reveal my Second-stage Talisman Crafting.”

After spending time with Xiao Xiyue, Lu Changsheng thought about his progress in talisman crafting.

He felt it was time.

With Xiao Xiyue pregnant, he needed to focus more on her and stop delaying.

Being a second-stage Talisman Master would make things easier.

Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family’s talisman shop.

He chatted with Lu Miaoge and then went to thh talisman room to craft.

After a while, he came out, excited, holding a second-stage talisman.

“Miaoge, I did it!”

“I crafted a second-stage talisman!”

Lu Changsheng said excitedly.

He showed the talisman to Lu Miaoge..

“A second-stage talisman!?”

“Changsheng, you did it.”

Lu Miaoge was first stunned, hen excited.

She had been following his progress.

She knew he was close to becoming a second-stage Talisman Master.

She believed he could do it.

But hearing he had succeeded still felt surreal.

The gap between first and second stage was huge.

Like the gap between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

Now that he had crossed it, she was ecstatic.

“Changsheng, I knew you could do it.”

Lu Miaoge’s eyes shone with aafection.

“It was just luck.”

“But I believe I can master the second-stage Thunder Fire Talisman with time.”

Lu Changsheng said confidently.

He had achieved a lot.

Being overly humble seemed fake.

“I believe you can.”

“I’ll tell the family head, Fourth Grandmother, and the ancestor.”

Lu Miaoge said happily..

Becoming a second-stage Talisman Master was a big deal for Qingzhu Mountain.

“I’ll visit Qingzhu Mountain in a few days.”

“I’ll tell Grandmother myself.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He could imagine the Fourth Elder’s joy.

She always believed in him and hoped he would become a second-stage Talisman Master.

“Alright, it’s best if you tell her yourself.”

Lu Miaoge nodded, still smiliig.

She knew the Fourth Elder would be very happy.

Once she calmed down, she examined the talisman.

The lines weren’t smooth, and the Qi was unstable.

But it was a genuine second-stage talisman.

She kept looking at it, feeling more and more pleased.

Seeing her so happy, Lu Changsheng felt satisfied.