Chapter 200: Lost a Two-on-One Fight, Can You Even Play?

Ling Zixiao sat cross-legged on the bed.

After taking the Cold Spirit Pill, cold air seeped from her body.

Lu Changsheng quietly observed the effects of the Cold Spirit Pill on Ling Zixiao.

After a long time, he reached a conclusion.

The effect was there, but it was quite average.

Considering the time and cost, it was disappointing.

“Unless there’s a Third-Tier pill or some rare yin-cold attribute pill.”

“Otherwise, it’s too hard to nourish the body and heal the withered meridians and dantian.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

But he didn’t give up.

After Ling Zixiao refined the pill, he gave her the “Love-binding Technique,” a Dual Cultivation technique.

This technique is a superior Dual Cultivation Method.

Both parties benefit.

It can help Ling Zixiao recover her body.

Seeing Lu Changsheng take out another Dual Cultivation technique, Ling Zixiao was speechless.

She wondered if Lu Changsheng had acquired some kind of Hehuan heritage.

Why were all his techniques Dual Cultivation Methods?

But she didn’t ask much.

Under Lu Changsheng’s guidance, she quickly understood this technique.

Then, they began to cultivate.

Afterwards!

“Lu Lang, I can’t go on.”

After just one session, Ling Zixiao’s face was flushed, and she lay limply in Lu Changsheng’s arms like soft mud.

On one hand, the Love-binding Technique was quite potent.

On the other hand, her current physical condition was too poor.

After being drained by the Dragon Roar Essence and experiencing the backlash of the Dragon Roar Body, her body was extremely weak.

If she was previously considered a Foundation Establishment cultivator,

She could only exert one-tenth of her power.

Now, her power was less than that of some Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators.

“It’s okay, take it slow.”

Lu Changsheng gently comforted her, knowing that healing couldn’t be rushed.

“Lu Lang, you’ll be leaving in a few days. What about the sisters at the Treasure Pill Pavilion?”

Ling Zixiao snuggled into Lu Changsheng’s arms and asked softly.

“I just met them by chance. What arrangements could there be?”

Lu Changsheng was puzzled by her question.

“Hmm? Didn’t you go to the Treasure Pill Pavilion to take in the Li sisters?”

“I thought they were both beautiful, especially the elder sister. She’s not only a top beauty but also an excellent alchemist.”

“If you guide her, she could become a Second-Tier alchemist.”

Ling Zixiao drew circles on Lu Changsheng’s chest with her jade-like fingers and smiled.

Despite the change in her feelings towards Lu Changsheng,

She still believed he stayed at the Treasure Pill Pavilion because of the Li sisters.

“What nonsense. Do I take in every woman I meet?”

“I just saw that they had it tough and helped them out.”

Lu Changsheng was speechless.

He had a good impression of the sisters.

But he only saw them as juniors.

Besides, who takes someone home just to have kids?

Although he had thought about it when he saw Li Xingruo,

It was just a passing thought.

“Yes, I also felt sorry for them. They were orphans, so pitiful.”

“If you take them in, they would have a place to rely on.”

Ling Zixiao’s fair skin was tinged with pink as she spoke with a half-smile.

“I see you’re feeling better!”

Lu Changsheng pressed her down.

“No, spare me, Lang Jun.”

Ling Zixiao cried out, her voice changing.

Then, her words became intermittent and incoherent.

Three days later.

“Senior Ye, please help.”

That day, Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo went to the “Hundred Arts Hall” in the Immortal City for assessment and registration.

There weren’t many people.

After all, there were only a few Second-Tier craftsmen in the entire Immortal City.

And not all Second-Tier craftsmen would become the mainstay of a shop and come for assessment and registration.

“Is this Master Ye Fan?”

As soon as Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo entered the alchemy hall, someone recognized him and greeted him politely.

“This is the owner of the Small Pill House, a Second-Tier alchemist.”

Li Xingruo introduced him to Lu Changsheng via voice transmission.

“It’s me. Nice to meet you.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t know the person.

But it’s polite to reciprocate.

He responded courteously.

During the process, several alchemists and shop owners came to chat with Lu Changsheng and greet him.

They suggested having tea together to exchange alchemy insights.

In the past three months, Lu Changsheng had gained some fame in the Immortal City.

Not only could he refine Second-Tier superior pills,

Most of his pills were of high quality.

This was impressive.

Lu Changsheng responded politely to everyone.

He mentioned that he would be going into seclusion soon.

If they knew any Second-Tier alchemists, they could recommend them to the Treasure Pill Pavilion.

Several alchemists expressed that they had friends and would ask them.

“Indeed, having a skill means you won’t starve anywhere.”

“If your skill is good and reaches the second tier, you can thrive anywhere.”

After chatting with people, Lu Changsheng mused.

The previous visits from the Li family,

And the enthusiasm of the people now,

Made him realize the benefits of mastering a skill.

“Senior Ye, thank you.”

Li Xingruo was deeply moved and thanked Lu Changsheng.

She knew he was leaving soon and was recruiting alchemists for her shop.

Since her parents’ death, no one had treated her so well.

She felt very grateful.

“It’s nothing.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and waved his hand.

The alchemy assessment began.

It was simple.

Just refine a Second-Tier pill.

Lu Changsheng easily passed by refining a Second-Tier Mid-Tier True Essence Pill.

Then, he registered his identity with the Treasure Pill Pavilion.

When verifying his identity, they didn’t detect the disguise of Lu Changsheng’s Mysterious Pearl.

This made Lu Changsheng think that he could help others with assessments due to the Mysterious Pearl.

“Xingruo, I’ll leave Nine Heavens Immortal City in a few days.”

“So I won’t return to the Treasure Pill Pavilion. Say goodbye to Xingyu for me.”

After leaving the Hundred Arts Hall, Lu Changsheng spoke to Li Xingruo.

Farewells are always the saddest.

Lu Changsheng was no longer sentimental.

But Li Xingruo and Li Xingyu were clearly so.

Since the Treasure Pill Pavilion matter was resolved, he didn’t plan to go back.

“Senior Ye.”

Li Xingruo felt a pang of sorrow.

In the past few months, she had felt a long-lost fatherly love and care from Lu Changsheng.

Hearing he was leaving, she was very reluctant.

But Lu Changsheng had mentioned leaving Nine Heavens Immortal City earlier.

If not for the Treasure Pill Pavilion matter, he might have left long ago.

She bit her lip, looked at Lu Changsheng, and forced a smile. “Senior Ye, I wish you a safe journey and all the best.”

“Yes, until we meet again.”

Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at her red eyes.

Knowing they might not see each other again.

He thought for a moment and said, “If something comes up, you can write to me.”

“I heard the major guilds can send things to each other.”

“If I need to buy something, I might trouble you.”

“If you have any questions about alchemy, you can write to me. Though the letters might take a long time, and by the time I reply, you might have solved your problem.”

Lu Changsheng spoke gently.

He gave Li Xingruo the address of the Peace Talisman Shop in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“Yes, Senior Ye, if you need anything, you can write to me anytime.”

Li Xingruo nodded.

The resolve in her clear eyes was softened by this moment of sentimentality.

“Okay.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and left.

Two days later.

“Do you have information on the duel between True Lord Xuanjian and the Heaven Corpse Sect Leader, the Five Poison Sect Leader?”

Lu Changsheng went to Tianzhi Tower and asked.

“Yes, the information is divided into two levels: A and B, costing three thousand and one thousand Spirit Stones respectively.”

The man in black answered.

“Grade A.”

Lu Changsheng responded directly.

He took out three thousand Spirit Stones.

“With this Jade Slip, you’ll only need to pay half the Spirit Stones for future updates.”

The man in black took the Spirit Stones and handed Lu Changsheng a purple Jade Slip.

“Understood.”

Lu Changsheng took the Jade Slip and nodded.

Then, he sent his Divine Sense into the Jade Slip to check the contents.

“True Lord Xuanjian fought two opponents and repelled both the Five Poison Sect Master and the Heaven Corpse Sect Master.”

Seeing the message in the Jade Slip, Lu Changsheng’s spirit lifted, and a heavy burden was lifted from his heart.

He knew that after this battle, the war between the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom would likely not escalate.

“True Lord Xuanjian, Li Duanxuan, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, practices the Heavenly Sword Sect’s core technique, the Heavenly Sword Scripture.”

“In the two-on-one fight, not only did he repel the Heaven Corpse Sect Master and the Five Poison Sect Master, but he also almost killed the Five Poison Sect Master.”

“If the Five Poison Sect Master hadn’t surrendered, and the Yin Ghost Sect’s elder hadn’t shown up with the sect’s treasure, the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool and the Ten Thousand Ghost Dao Soldiers, Li Duanxuan could have killed a Nascent Soul True Lord.”

Lu Changsheng read the information in the Jade Slip.

He now had some respect for the Jiang Kingdom’s number one, the only Nascent Soul True Lord.

No wonder a few days ago, Yun Jianfeng, a Golden Core cultivator from the Heavenly Sword Sect, came to Nine Heavens Immortal City to kill demonic cultivators.

Because Li Duanxuan was confident of winning this battle.

He didn’t need many people to back him up.

“After this battle, the war between the Jiang Kingdom and the Jin Kingdom might not break out, but there will still be undercurrents.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

He felt things wouldn’t end so easily.

“When I get back, I must speed up and improve my strength.”

“Whether it’s having children or raising them, I need to pay more attention.”

“Otherwise, if a war between countries breaks out and I’m not strong enough, I won’t be able to protect my family.”

This matter made Lu Changsheng feel a sense of urgency.

In the Qi Refining stage, he felt a bit of urgency.

He thought about reaching the Foundation Establishment stage early to have some confidence in the cultivation world.

So, he kept having children, hoping to improve his strength through the system’s lottery.

But after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he inevitably relaxed a lot.

He thought that now he had the power to protect himself, he could take things slowly.

After all, he had a long life ahead and wasn’t in a hurry. He aimed for late success.

But this demonic incident was a wake-up call.

Besides his immediate surroundings, he had to consider the bigger picture.

If the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world remained stable, with his current strength in the Qingyun region, as long as he didn’t act recklessly, nothing would happen.

But if the stable environment was broken, and it escalated to a conflict between countries, the Foundation Establishment stage wouldn’t be enough.

It didn’t even have to escalate to a war between countries.

The Azure Cloud Sect’s summoning of major families to fight the Xiahou family.

Many Foundation Establishment ancestors died in the process.

If it were a war between countries, one could only imagine.

Like the demonic incident in Nine Heavens Immortal City, the war hadn’t even started, and three Golden Core cultivators had already died.

“The path is long and arduous.”

Lu Changsheng walked out of Tianzhi Tower and let out a long sigh.

He felt that if the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world fell into chaos, he would inevitably be swept along.

“In this recent call to arms by the Azure Cloud Sect against the Xiahou family, many Foundation Establishment ancestors died.”

“When I return, if I reveal my Foundation Establishment stage, I might have the chance to buy a spiritual land.”

Lu Changsheng paused, suddenly thinking.

Previously, he had always planned to use his connection with Xiao Xiyue to participate in the Hundred Arts Conference and enter the Azure Cloud Sect to buy a spiritual vein land.

But in this war against the Xiahou family, many families lost their Foundation Establishment ancestors.

If some families, like Qingzhu Mountain, had only one Foundation Establishment ancestor, they would face a family crisis.

They would have to give up their spiritual land.

Otherwise, they would invite disaster.

He could take this opportunity to choose a good spiritual vein.

After all, with Ling Zixiao, a formation master, the only thing missing for establishing a family was spiritual land.

If he continued using Xiao Xiyue’s connection, it might take a few more years.

“It’s time to go back.”

Lu Changsheng let out a breath and put away the Jade Slip.

He was ready to call Ling Zixiao and head back to Qingzhu Mountain.

He arrived at the rented courtyard.

“Hmm? Where is she?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised not to find Ling Zixiao in the courtyard.

Two days ago, Ling Zixiao had sold her formation shop.

In a place like Nine Heavens Immortal City, finding a shop was very difficult.

So, many family forces competed to buy the shop when it was up for sale.

Ling Zixiao’s reason for selling was simple.

She said she had little time left and didn’t want to struggle anymore.

She wanted to spend her remaining time traveling, hoping to find some opportunities.

Not many doubted her.

Over the past three years, Ling Zixiao had gained fame in Nine Heavens Immortal City as a formation master and for her Dragon Chant Body.

Many knew that this formation master had little time left.

He took out a Communication Talisman to find out where Ling Zixiao was.

“Treasure Pill Pavilion?”

Lu Changsheng sensed that Ling Zixiao was at the Treasure Pill Pavilion.

He was surprised. Why was Ling Zixiao there?

He thought for a moment and walked towards the Treasure Pill Pavilion.

But before he reached the pavilion, Ling Zixiao, in a blue dress, with a beautiful face and elegant demeanor, had already arrived.

He sensed Ling Zixiao through the Communication Talisman.

Similarly, Ling Zixiao’s Communication Talisman could sense his location.

“Lu, are we leaving now?”

Ling Zixiao asked, looking at Lu Changsheng.

Previously, Lu Changsheng had told her that once the information about Li Duanxuan’s battle was out, they would leave Nine Heavens Immortal City.

“Yes. Do you need to prepare anything?”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“I’ve been ready for a while. We can leave anytime.”

Ling Zixiao smiled slightly.

“Alright then, let’s go.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

They both left Nine Heavens Immortal City and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain on a Spirit Boat.