Chapter 193: Falling for Fellow Cultivator Ling at First Sight, Wanting to Become Dao Companions!

Ling Zixiao took the Jade Slip and examined its contents with her Divine Sense.

After a while.

She retracted her Divine Sense.

Her delicate face flushed lightly.

She hadn’t expected that the technique Lu Changsheng mentioned was a secret method of Dual Cultivation.

“Fellow Daoist, this secret technique is indeed extraordinary. It might solve my Dragon’s Roar body.”

“But currently, my meridians and dantian are corroded by yang energy. I’m afraid I can’t withstand such a method.”

Ling Zixiao sighed softly.

She had spent three years in Nine Heavens Immortal City, seeking countless solutions.

Some methods could suppress the Dragon’s Roar body.

However, after she broke through to Foundation Establishment, the Dragon’s Roar body fully erupted, burning her with yang energy, causing her meridians and dantian to wither, leaving no hope of recovery.

“Fellow Daoist Ling, may I examine your condition?”

Lu Changsheng spoke up after hearing this.

He had suspected that Ling Zixiao, with her yang energy burning her body and withered meridians and dantian, might not be able to endure the Dragon Guide Technique.

So he had prepared other options.

But he still needed to check Ling Zixiao’s condition before making a judgment.

“Please, Fellow Daoist.”

Ling Zixiao rolled up her sleeve, revealing her slender wrist.

One could see her fair, translucent wrist with faint blue veins.

Lu Changsheng held her wrist, injecting a trace of Divine Sense and Qi to examine her condition.

After a while.

Lu Changsheng frowned deeply.

He knew Ling Zixiao’s condition was bad.

But he didn’t expect it to be this severe.

In her blood and meridians, a strong yang energy was constantly circulating.

It was incessantly corroding her body, meridians, and organs.

This caused her meridians to almost completely wither.

Her Foundation Establishment Qi could at most exert one or two parts.

If she exerted her full strength, her meridians and dantian might break, resulting in her death.

In such a situation, using the Dragon Guide Technique for Dual Cultivation was extremely risky.

After all, the Dragon Guide Technique was a very domineering method.

To absorb her yang energy and spirit source would certainly harm her fundamentally.

At this moment, Ling Zixiao’s body was like a porcelain filled with cracks.

It couldn’t withstand any disturbance and would shatter at the slightest touch.

“If we use the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique and the Life Transfer Technique alongside the Dragon Guide Technique, could it solve this situation?”

Lu Changsheng released her wrist, pondering.

Although he wasn’t a healer.

He understood the effects of techniques.

In his view, solving the Dragon Guide Technique’s aftermath with these methods should be feasible.

He had once used these two Secret Techniques to save Lu Miaoge when she was on theebrink of death.

This indicated that as long as there was a sliver of life, it should be possible.

“Fellow Daoist Ye, how is it?”

Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng, who was deep in thought, and spoke.

From her perspective, this secret technique was indeed highly risky.

If Lu Changsheng had a thirty to forty percent chance, she was willing to try to survive.

After all, her current situation was sustained by spending money.

If she couldn’t find a cure, even with Natural Treasures, she wouldn’t live for more than a year.

“Fellow Daoist Ling, your condition is worse than I imagined.”

“Using this method to absorb yang energy and spirit source is very dangerous.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled lightly.

“I understand. Thank you for your efforts.”

“If you need any formation tools, feel free to choose from my store.”

Ling Zixiao sighed softly.

She didn’t show much disappointment.

Over the years, she had faced many hardships, often maintaining a calm heart.

“However, I do have a solution.”

“Fellow Daoist Ling, please look at these two Secret Techniques.”

Lu Changsheng took out the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique and the Life Transfer Technique Jade Slips.

“Hmm?”

Ling Zixiao’s calm eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

She didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to have another method after examining her condition.

This gave her hope. She took the Jade Slips and began to examine them.

After a long time.

Ling Zixiao opened her eyes, her pupils filled with excitement and joy.

These two Secret Techniques complemented the Dragon Guide Technique perfectly.

They gave her hope of solving her condition.

However, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she knew it wouldn’t be that simple.

First, someone needed to master all three Secret Techniques proficiently.

Especially the Dragon Guide Technique and the Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique.

The Dragon Guide Technique had to be cultivated to a very high level to precisely absorb her spirit source.

The Yin-Yang Nirvana Technique had to be mastered to the highest level to reverse yin and yang, transforming absorption into nourishment.

Secondly, when she was on the brink of death, this person needed to be willing to burn their essence and lifespan to perform the Life Transfer Technique.

For cultivators, lifespan was extremely precious.

How many cultivators would be willing to spend their lifespan to heal others?

“Phew!”

Ling Zixiao exhaled lightly.

Her clear eyes looked at Lu Changsheng, her voice soft, “Fellow Daoist, you seem well-prepared. It’s not just for my formation inheritance, is it?”

She had spent many years in Nine Heavens Immortal City, experiencing many things. She guessed Lu Changsheng had other motives.

“Since Fellow Daoist Ling asks, I won’t hide it.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

As he spoke, a light enveloped him, dispelling the disguise of the Mysterious Pearl.

Instantly.

His previously rugged face transformed into a youth with unparalleled beauty and grace.

The youth wore a green robe, tall and slender, exuding a refreshing aura just by sitting still.

“I’m planning to establish a family power and need a formation master.”

“Yesterday, I fell for Fellow Daoist Ling at first sight and wish to become Dao companions, supporting each other and pursuing the Dao together.”

“If Fellow Daoist Ling agrees, I will do my utmost to help you with the Dragon’s Roar body.”

“Of course, if you refuse, I won’t force you. These three Secret Techniques can be exchanged for other items.”

Lu Changsheng, now in his true form, drained his cup of tea and spoke.

After reading Ling Zixiao’s information yesterday, he intended to make her the mother of his children.

Not only was she a formation master.

He was planning to establish a family.

A family couldn’t rely on him alone for everything.

With cultivating, raising children, making talismans, refining pills, and educating children, he was already overwhelmed.

Even if he won a formation in a system lottery, it would still take time and effort.

Plus, once the family was established, there would be more issues.

Relying on his current children alone wouldn’t be enough.

So, many responsibilities would fall on him.

He needed someone to share the burdens.

Ling Zixiao was not only a formation master.

She was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Having another Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family would ease his burden.

Moreover, Ling Zixiao had exceptional talent and could advance further in cultivation and formations.

Such a talent, being a single female cultivator, was an opportunity to make her the mother of his children.

After all, his status and position made ordinary concubines not an issue.

He now needed wives like Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge..

Wives who could not only bear children but also share his burdens, build the family, and support each other on the cultivation path.

In his view, Ling Zixiao fit this role.

She came to Nine Heavens Immortal City alone and made a name for herself with formations.

This showed she had talent, knowledge, and ability.

However, it also meant she wasn’t naive.

Making her the mother of his children wouldn’t be easy.

So, after some thought, he decided to be straightforward.

By addressing the Dragon’s Roar body issue, he proposed becoming Dao companions, starting from there.

Cultivators’ Dao companions were similar to spouses.

But compared to spouses, they were more free-spirited.

If their paths aligned, they would support each other and progress together.

If not, they would part ways.

Of course, if Ling Zixiao refused.

Or if she wanted to use the techniques to seek help elsewhere, he wouldn’t force her.

After all, a forced melon is not sweet.

A Dao companion or wife is not just for quenching thirst or having children. He wouldn’t force it.

“Hmm!?”

Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng in surprise after hearing this.

On one hand, she didn’t notice any disguise on Lu Changsheng just now and was surprised by his appearance change.

On the other hand, his words shocked her, leaving her at a loss.

Though she ventured alone in Nine Heavens Immortal City and endured many trials,

she lacked experience in matters of the heart.

She never expected Lu Changsheng’s goal was to become Dao companions with her.

But she wasn’t an easily flustered maiden; she quickly regained her composure.

“Fellow Daoist Ye, you are quite direct.”

Ling Zixiao smiled gracefully, displaying poise and elegance.

She examined Lu Changsheng’s handsome face and said, “It seems Fellow Daoist is confident in resolving my Dragon Roar Body.”

“How confident are you, Fellow Daoist Ye?”

Although Lu Changsheng’s words were direct,

they had a clear purpose and were somewhat utilitarian.

This made her feel more at ease.

After all, without a motive, why would he spend so much effort to solve her Dragon Roar Body?

Besides,

for some reason, looking at Lu Changsheng made her feel he was sincere, which made her trust him.

This led Ling Zixiao to wonder if Lu Changsheng was some evil cultivator aiming to exploit her Dragon Roar Body.

Otherwise, why would the techniques he offered to solve her problem be Dual Cultivation Methods?

His current appearance and charm seemed like a seductive technique, making her feel close to him.

However, she had to admit Lu Changsheng was indeed a rare handsome man.

While his features alone might not be perfect,

together they formed a harmonious and strikingly handsome appearance, free of flaws.

What attracted her most was his gentle, immortal-like aura.

It made people feel comfortable and naturally want to be around him.

“Since Fellow Daoist Ling has seen these three Secret Techniques, you should know they theoretically can resolve your condition.”

“Moreover, I have mastered these techniques to a high degree. With a few life-preserving pills, there’s a ninety percent chance you’ll be safe during the process.”

“As for completely eradicating the Dragon Roar Body, I can’t guarantee it, as it involves the Spirit Body, which I’m not entirely sure about.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes were deep, and he spoke calmly.

He observed Ling Zixiao’s expression,

knowing his charm might be having some effect.

After years of practicing the Immortal Grace Technique and using Peach Blossom Gu,

his appearance and aura were almost at the level described in the Immortal Grace Technique.

Especially with the Peach Blossom Gu, which gave him an inexplicable attraction to the opposite sex.

This attraction could sometimes be quite effective.

“So what if a man has some tricks? At least it’s due to his own charm,”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

“Alright, I, Ling Zixiao, am willing to become your Dao companion.”

Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng, pondered briefly, then smiled sweetly.

She looked like a plum blossom blooming in the cold, stunningly beautiful.

“Hmm, don’t you want to know more about me?”

“For example, I know such techniques. Aren’t you afraid I’m an evil cultivator?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, surprised by her straightforward agreement.

He had prepared some arguments to convince her.

After all, the Dragon Guide Technique and Yin-Yang Nirvana Method were Dual Cultivation techniques.

They didn’t seem like techniques a proper person would practice.

They might even cause concern.

Ling Zixiao’s straightforward agreement caught him off guard.

“Does it matter if one is an evil cultivator?”

Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng’s handsome face, smiling gracefully, “I know my own condition very well.”

“Surviving this long is already a miracle. Even with Natural Treasures prolonging my life, I won’t last a year.”

“These three Secret Techniques do offer hope to solve my problem. Given your confidence and sincerity, I’m willing to try.”

“Whether you’re an evil cultivator doesn’t matter to me.”

“I only know you can save my life. As Dao companions, we will support each other and advance together.”

Ling Zixiao’s eyes were clear and serene.

After speaking, she smiled playfully, “Besides, you don’t seem like an evil cultivator.”

“If you were, I guess I’d have to accept it. A wife follows her husband.”

Her words and demeanor became less poised but made Lu Changsheng feel closer to her.

“Alright!”

Lu Changsheng smiled upon hearing this.

He thought she indeed wasn’t an ordinary woman, given her reputation in Nine Heavens Immortal City.

She couldn’t be judged by common standards.

This saved him a lot of effort.

“Since Fellow Daoist Ling agreed to become my Dao companion, I won’t hide anything.”

“I am Lu Changsheng from Qingyun region, with several wives and concubines at home.”

“But rest assured, if you mind, you can leave after serving my family for twenty years.”

Lu Changsheng spoke openly.

Since she agreed to be his Dao companion, he wouldn’t deceive her.

She would eventually learn about it anyway.

As for the twenty years, if he couldn’t win her heart by then, he would accept it.

“If you can save my life, as long as you don’t betray me, I will remain loyal and advance together with you.”

Ling Zixiao’s eyes were clear, and she made a heart Demon vow.

She was smart.

Having made a decision, she wouldn’t hesitate.

She didn’t mind him having other wives and concubines.

In the mortal world, nobles had many wives and concubines.

In the cultivation world, this was even more pronounced due to resource allocation.

Given his appearance, being a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and a pill refiner, having many wives and concubines was normal to her.

Besides, the Dao companion relationship was just a title.

Lu Changsheng used it to show sincerity.

She never expected true marital love.

“Please prepare a Spirit Contract for the Dao companion marriage contract.”

“I will sign it and make a heart Demon vow to fully resolve your situation.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Although they became Dao companions,

they both knew it was just a title and an exchange of interests.

To reassure both parties, they could use a Spirit Contract.

“Alright, please wait a moment.”

Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly.

Knowing Lu Changsheng wanted her to prepare the Spirit Contract showed his sincerity.

It meant he wasn’t being deceitful.

She then left to purchase a Spirit Contract.

“Thank you for waiting.”

Half an hour later, Ling Zixiao returned.

She brought out a Spirit Contract.

It was a Top-Tier Second-Tier Spirit Contract.

It required a Qi imprint and the cultivator’s soul aura.

Its binding force was almost equivalent to a heart Demon vow.

Violating it would not only cause Qi and soul backlash but also heart Demon effects.

They signed the Dao companion marriage contract and their respective obligations.

As Dao companions, Lu Changsheng had to fully resolve Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Roar Body.

Ling Zixiao had to contribute to Lu Changsheng’s family by setting up formations and family arrays.

“Since we are Dao companions, call me Lu Lang, and I’ll call you Zixiao.”

After signing the contract, Ling Zixiao’s voice became softer and more gentle.

“Alright, Zixiao.”

“Regarding your Dragon Roar Body, wait a few days while I prepare some life-preserving pills before addressing it.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Although the three Secret Techniques seemed sufficient,

given the conditions, he wanted to ensure everything was secure.

This way, even if Ling Zixiao faced danger, he could minimize his own loss of essence and lifespan.

“Thank you, Lu Lang.”

Ling Zixiao wore a blue dress, her figure graceful, her demeanor elegant. She gently embraced Lu Changsheng, lifting her delicate face. Her moist lips lightly brushed his cheek, showing affection.

Lu Changsheng inhaled the orchid-like fragrance, holding her shapely body in his arms.

He could clearly feel that Ling Zixiao’s body was slightly stiff, not as natural as she appeared.

It seemed she had no experience with intimacy.

In this situation, as an experienced person, he naturally took the initiative.

His warm eyes looked at the beautiful woman. His gaze fell on her delicate, refined face. He held her slender shoulders, gently moving closer, capturing her full, soft red lips.

He skillfully savored the sweetness, slowly parting her teeth and tongue amidst her awkward response.

“Mm~”

Ling Zixiao felt a shock, her long eyelashes trembled beneath her half-closed eyes. A soft moan escaped her delicate nose, her body slightly shivered, a bit tense and stiff.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator and an array master, she had never encountered such a situation. She was momentarily at a loss.

But after a short while, she instinctively wrapped her arms around the young man’s neck.