Chapter 181: Lost Heaven Pearl, Bai Ling’s Transformation!

Half a month later.

On the day of the second young master of the Lu Family’s wedding, the entire Ruyi County was lively and bustling.

The dowry stretched for ten miles, with thousands of banquet tables set up inside and outside the city. Anyone who came could eat freely.

The continuous banquets for a whole month meant no smoke appeared for a hundred miles around, and even beggars became plump.

During this time, Lu Changsheng paid a bit more attention to the children’s martial arts training.

He understood that children at this age loved to play and were not diligent in practicing martial arts.

But for those willing to train, he was willing to spend more money to nurture them.

On this day, as the tenth child broke through to innate martial arts, a system prompt sounded in Lu Changsheng’s mind.

“Congratulations to the host for having ten offspring break through to innate martial arts. You have gained a passive effect: 5% increased offspring reproduction rate and one lottery chance!”

“So it is ten.”

Lu Changsheng was not surprised by the system prompt.

When five children had broken through to innate martial arts earlier, there was no system prompt or lottery trigger.

He had guessed that perhaps ten children needed to break through to trigger the achievement reward.

After all, although innate martial arts were harder than Qi initiation, it had no spiritual root restrictions.

As long as you were willing to spend money, you could basically break through to innate martial arts.

So it made sense that the requirement was higher than Qi initiation.

“System, lottery.”

Lu Changsheng thought silently without further ado.

A pale red big wheel with golden light appeared, started spinning, and then stopped at “treasure.”

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the exotic treasure: Mysterious Pearl!”

“The reward has been sent to the system space. The host can check it at any time.”

A pattern of a pearl shrouded in gray mist appeared with the system prompt.

“Exotic treasure, Mysterious Pearl?”

Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows at this reward.

He liked exotic treasures quite a bit.

After all, the previous exotic treasures he had obtained from the lottery, the “Curse of the Demon” and the “Xuan Yuan Pearl,” were both excellent.

Although the Curse of the Demon had been gathering dust.

It gave him the confidence to kill a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a curse.

As for the Xuan Yuan Pearl, it went without saying.

To Lu Changsheng, it was practically a supreme treasure.

It not only boosted his combat power but also made talisman crafting much easier.

Lu Changsheng focused his mind and looked into the system space to see the effects of the Mysterious Pearl.

“Mysterious Pearl”

“Grade: Third Tier”

“Description: Refined from the pearl of a thousand-year-old mirage beast, it has the ability to transform appearances. It can change one’s appearance and mask magical aura, fully disguising as another person and deceiving Spirit Contracts.”

“Can change appearance, mask magical aura, fully disguise as another person and deceive Spirit Contracts?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyebrows raised, and a hint of joy appeared on his face as he read the description of the Mysterious Pearl.

He often disguised himself when going out.

Currently, his disguise tool was a High-Tier mask Artifact he had taken from a bandit cultivator.

This mask was just a High-Tier Artifact and not very good.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator used a spiritual eye technique, they could still see through his true face.

As for masking his magical aura, he relied on a jade pendant given by a female Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This jade pendant was likely an exotic treasure.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, he checked the jade pendant.

He found it not only masked aura but also had some effect on blocking spiritual senses.

“Now with this Mysterious Pearl, disguising will be much more reliable and convenient.”

Lu Changsheng focused his mind on the Mysterious Pearl in the system space and extracted it.

Immediately.

An egg-sized, gray pearl shrouded in mist appeared before him.

At the same time, the detailed description of the Mysterious Pearl’s effects appeared.

“Changes appearance, masks aura, making it difficult for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to see through.”

“It can also consume spiritual sense and Spiritual Energy to disguise as another person, making appearance, temperament, and magical aura similar to the target.”

“The Mysterious Pearl can also absorb the blood and soul of others or beasts, fully disguising as them.”

“This disguise is truly perfect.”

“Not only the appearance, but also the temperament, magical aura, bloodline, and soul aura are the same, deceiving even first and Second-Tier Spirit Contracts.”

Lu Changsheng was delighted to learn about the effects of the Mysterious Pearl.

The effects were beyond his expectations.

Not only did it change appearance and aura, making it difficult for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators to see through.

It also had an amazing disguise effect.

Fully disguising to deceive Spirit Contracts.

In the cultivation world, Spirit Contracts were commonly used for transactions.

When Lu Changsheng joined the Lu Family, he had also signed a Spirit Contract with them.

The Mysterious Pearl could deceive Spirit Contracts.

After signing a contract with a disguise, he could break it without worrying about the consequences.

“Does this mean that by using soul-searching techniques to understand a person, then killing them and absorbing their blood and soul with the Mysterious Pearl, I can perfectly disguise as them, making it hard for even their close ones to notice?”

Lu Changsheng was shocked by the Mysterious Pearl’s effects.

According to the description, this level of disguise was perfect.

Not only could it deceive Spirit Contracts.

It also made many bloodline sensing techniques fail to detect any flaws.

Of course, this disguise had its weaknesses.

The disguise process consumed Spiritual Energy and spiritual sense.

So it couldn’t be maintained for long periods.

And during the disguise, he couldn’t fight with full strength.

If he did, his disguised magical aura would falter, revealing flaws.

But for a Third-Tier exotic treasure, these effects were already amazing.

“Hiss!”

Immediately, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged and began refining the Mysterious Pearl.

He wanted to experience its effects.

It took three days for Lu Changsheng to refine the Mysterious Pearl into his body.

He imagined a cultivator he had seen before and activated the Mysterious Pearl.

Instantly, his facial features and body shape began to change.

He transformed into a thin, ordinary-looking young man with a somewhat solitary appearance.

“The Mysterious Pearl’s transformation not only changes appearance and body shape but also masks aura and temperament, making it flawless.”

Lu Changsheng flicked his Spiritual Energy, and a water mirror appeared before him.

Looking at his reflection, he nodded slightly.

The High-Tier mask Artifact could only change appearance.

It couldn’t alter body shape or temperament.

It could only be done by consuming Spiritual Energy.

Next, Lu Changsheng focused his mind.

Qi at the early stage of Qi Refining radiated from his body.

The Qi climbed from early Qi Refining to mid Qi Refining, late Qi Refining, and Foundation Establishment.

Finally, it emitted the aura of late Foundation Establishment.

The Mysterious Pearl’s magical aura was determined by the user’s spiritual sense.

Lu Changsheng’s spiritual sense was at late Foundation Establishment.

So he could simulate the aura of late Foundation Establishment with the Mysterious Pearl.

Then, Lu Changsheng took a coffin from a Storage Bag.

He opened the coffin.

Inside were the bodies of a man and a woman.

They were the bandit cultivators who had caused trouble in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

To claim the bounty in Nine Heavens Immortal City, Lu Changsheng had bought a coffin to store their bodies, preventing decay.

“The Mysterious Pearl can absorb blood and souls, achieving perfect disguise and deceiving Spirit Contracts.”

“Besides absorbing blood and souls, the Mysterious Pearl can also blend in others’ blood and magical aura, enhancing the disguise.”

Lu Changsheng summoned the Mysterious Pearl.

He took some blood and magical aura from the bandit cultivators’ bodies and merged them into the Mysterious Pearl.

Then he reabsorbed the Mysterious Pearl into his body, and his appearance and body shape changed.

He transformed into a burly middle-aged man with a scarred face.

It was the gray-robed bandit cultivator from the coffin.

“Cough!”

Lu Changsheng lightly coughed, and his Spiritual Energy surged.

His appearance, body shape, voice, temperament, and magical aura were identical to the gray-robed bandit cultivator in the coffin.

“This effect is simply amazing.”

“With the Mysterious Pearl, traveling to Nine Heavens Immortal City will be much easier.”

After a brief experience with the Mysterious Pearl, Lu Changsheng was very satisfied with its effects.

“Now that everything is almost ready, we can prepare to head to Nine Heavens Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng resumed his true appearance.

Considering that he would be away for a long time, Lu Changsheng also arranged some family matters.

First, he returned to Qingzhu Mountain with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and oher wives.

Then he went to Hongye Valley Marketplace.

He acquired a shop through the Lu Family.

“Xian Zhi, from now on, you will fully manage this shop.”

“This Storage Bag contains 500 Spirit Stones. If you need to buy some puppet materials, go ahead. If you have any problems, find Gao He or your Aunt Miaoge.”

“If the Spirit Stones are not enough, you can ask Aunt Miaoge for an advance.”

Lu Changsheng brought his son to the shop and handed him a Storage Bag.

This shop’s location wasn’t great.

It was of a similar quality to the one Hong Yi bought.

But Hong Yi’s shop cost only 1,800 Spirit Stones.

While Lu Changsheng’s shop cost 2,300 Spirit Stones.

This price was even with the Lu Family’s discount.

This means that the shop prices in Hongye Valley Marketplace increased by 500 Spirit Stones in eight years.

“Thank you, father!”

Lu Xian’er was overjoyed looking at the shop and the Storage Bag.

Although Lu Changsheng had previously said he would get him a shop.

Seeing such a shop and so many Spirit Stones made him a bit dizzy.

However, hearing Lu Changsheng’s words about finding Gao He or Lu Miaoge if needed, he askedd “Dad, do you have something to do?”

“Yes, I have something to do and need to go out for a while, so I won’t be around.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“Dad, will you be gone long?”

Lu Xian’er continued to ask.

He knew his father rarely traveled far.

Except for occasional trips to Ruyi County, he was usually at Qingzhu Mountain or Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“About a year.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide the truth.

He patted his son’s shoulder and said, “So during this time, you will have to handle things yourself.”

“If Ruyi breaks through to mid-stage Qi Refining, she will come over.”

“You don’t need a whole shop for your current puppet needs. When Ruyi arrives, share half with her and let her sell some talismans from the Lu Family to learn how to manage things.”

Lu Changsheng instructed.

His third child with spiritual roots, Lu Ruyi, was at the bottleneck of the Third Level of Qi Refining.

She might break through to the fourth layer in a few months or half a year.

By then, if he wasn’t around, he would let Lu Miaoge bring her to Lu Xiaa’er.

“Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll take good care of Ruyi.”

Lu Xian’er nodded immediately.

Among the children with spiritual roots, he was the eldest and felt a sense of responsibility.

“Dad, what about Brother Yun?”

Lu Xian’er thought of his brother Lu Yun, who was also at the Third Level of Qi Refining.

He might also break through to mid-stage Qi Refining around the same time as Lu Ruyi.

“As for Yun’er, your great-grandmother will make arrangements.”

Lu Changsheng patted his son’s shoulder.

As Lu Yun was Lu Miaoyun’s son, the Fourth Eder, who adored her great-grandson, would take care of him.

Lu Changsheng wouldn’t refuse the elder’s kindness.

“Yes, Dad.”

Lu Xian’er nodded.

He knew his brother Yun had strong backing in Qingzhu Mountain and was more favored.

He didn’t feel any jealousy.

His father treated them all equally.

As the first son with spiritual roots, he received many privileges and love.

He understood this well.

It made him more responsible.

“If you need to return to Qingzhu Mountain, find the Second Elder or go with Aunt Miaoge.”

“Don’t leave the Market alone. Stay here and manage the shop, understood?”

Lu Changsheng continued to instruct his son not to wander.

His son wasn’t as capable as him and would be in danger if he encountered robbers.

“Dad, don’t worry. I understand.”

“You also need to be careful on your journey.”

Lu Xian’er smiled at his father’s instructions.

He felt his father often worried about this.

But he wasn’t annoyed.

He knew his father cared about his safety.

He had seen such things happen in Hongye Valley Marketplace.

People who thought they couldn’t earn enough Spirit Stones as apprentices went on adventures and never returned.

“Good, as long as you understand.”

After instructing his son, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family’s talisman shop and spent some time with Lu Miaoge..

Afterwards.

“Miaoge, I need to go out for a while.”

Lu Changsheng hugged Lu Miaoge and told her about is trip.

Lu Miaoge didn’t ask much..

She knew Lu Changsheng had many secrets.

This trip was likely similar to his previous one with Xiao Xiyue.

She assured him she would take care of Lu Ruyi when she broke through to mid-stage Qi Refining.

She would also watch over the talisman shop and the children.

“Miaoge, thank you.”

Lu Changsheng gently said.

Then he asked about her cultivation progress and how long until she reached the peak of Qi Refining.

“About two years.”

Lu Miaoge softly replied..

Reaching the peak of Qi Refining meant she could attempt Foundation Establishment.

But with the current situation in the Lu Family, getting a Foundation Establishment Pill was difficult.

The only way was to buy one at an auction in the immortal city.

But the pills were rare and expensive.

The trip to the immortal city was also dangerous for the family elder.

“Miaoge, keep cultivating. I’ll have a surprise for you when I return.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

After returning from the immortal city, he planned to reveal his Foundation Establishment strength.

He would also bring Foundation Establishment Pills and spiritual items to help Lu Miaoge..

“What surprise?”

Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsseng with curious eyes.

She knew his surprises were never simple.

She couldn’t help but guess what it could be.

“You’ll know when the time comes.”

Lu Changsheng kept it a secret.

The next day, he handed the pre-made talismans to Lu Miaoge..

He trusted Gao He, but still felt uneasy giving him so many talismans.

“Changsheng, be careful on your journey.”

Lu Miaoge saw the talismans aad knew he had been preparing for this trip for a while.

It would be impossible to make so many talismans in a short time.

If she knew he also made over 200 Second-Tier talismans, she would be even more amazed.

“Don’t worry, Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng kissed her and waved goodbye.

He left Hongye Valley Marketplace, but didn’t head out immediately.

He hadn’t said goodbye at Qingzhu Mountain yet.

Back at Qingzhu Mountain, he informed his wives Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and L Miaohuan about his trip.

Unlike Lu Miaoge, they weren’t as reeerved.

They were reluctant to let him go and asked about the trip.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mention Nine Heavens Immortal City.

If he did, they would consider it dangerous and stop him.

He said he was meeting an old friend and had some tasks to do.

He also showed care for all his concubines and children.

“During my trip to Nine Heavens Immortal City, I can buy High-Tier Breaking Stage Pill materials and make some pills to help Yunyun, Huanhuan, and Xiyue break through to Late-Stage Qi Refining.”

Lu Changsheng thought about his wives’ cultivation.

Without having children in recent years, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Xa Zhiyue had time to cultivate.

All of them reached the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

Near the bottleneck from mid-stage to Late-Stage Qi Refining.

Without the Breaking Stage Pill, it would be hard to break through.

Qu Zhenzhen, who wasn’t focused on cultivation, spent most of her time with the children and was still at the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.

Lu Changsheng didn’t say much about it, letting her be.

After all, if we’re talking about serious cultivation, most of his wives and concubines in the backyard weren’t too diligent.

Take Lu Miaohuan, for example.

With her talent, if she had seriously cultivated, she should have broken through to the Late-Stage Qi Refining by now.

“At this rate, the second highest cultivation level in my backyard will probably be Bai Ling’s.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Bai Ling, thinking to himself.

Bai Ling had extraordinary talent and listened to Lu Changsheng very well.

Lu Changsheng told her to cultivate diligently, so she always put in the effort.

Now, she was at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

She might not even need the Breaking Stage Pill to break through to the Late-Stage Qi Refining.

“Brother.”

Knowing Lu Changsheng was going out, Bai Ling was reluctant, hugging him.

The once delicate and weak little girl was now seventeen.

She had blossomed into a beautiful young lady.

Her oval face was an absolute beauty.

Her delicate features were perfectly aligned, showing a blend of purity and a hint of allure.

Especially her big, clear eyes that looked like peach blossoms, charming and misty, making her look seductive and enchanting.

This charm, combined with her pure and lovely appearance, created a unique allure, almost forbidden.

Bai Ling’s always timid and obedient look made people want to bully her.

“Little Ling’er, be good.”

Lu Changsheng, who had watched her grow up, habitually patted her little head.

Over the years, he clearly saw Bai Ling become more charming and seductive.

This charm seemed natural.

As she grew older, the white scales on Bai Ling’s body continued to grow.

Her arms, neck, abdomen, back, and legs were all covered with dense white snake scales.

Lu Changsheng still didn’t understand the nature of Bai Ling’s snake scales.

However, these scales, like Bai Ling’s pure allure, blended perfectly with her white and delicate skin, looking like a tight-fitting scale armor, giving her a unique enchanting beauty.

This made Lu Changsheng wonder if Bai Ling had Demon blood.

From what he knew, some people’s ancestors had Demon blood, now thin, but still had a small chance of atavism.

If the bloodline reverted, demonization would occur.

So, this time in Nine Heavens Immortal City, Lu Changsheng also wanted to see if he could find information on this.

After all, the information in a great immortal city would definitely be more extensive than in a small Market.