Chapter 221: Demonic Cultivation Technique, Heading to Green River Market

“Zixiao, can you check what’s going on with Bai Ling?”

After chatting with Bai Ling for a while, Lu Changsheng thought about her condition and called Ling Zixiao over.

Through their time together, he knew Ling Zixiao had more knowledge than him.

She might be able to figure out Bai Ling’s situation and identify her demonic bloodline.

“Big brother.”

Seeing Ling Zixiao was about to examine her, Bai Ling looked timid and clung to Lu Changsheng’s arm.

Even after all these years, she was still afraid to let anyone but Lu Changsheng see her scales.

She was a bit better with Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and ohers she was close to.

But she remained very sensitive about this issue.

Now, seeing Lu Changsheng call Ling Zixiao to check her condition, she thought there might be something wrong with her body that displeased Lu Changsheng.

“It’s okay, Little Ling. Sister Zixiao isn’t bad. She’s just taking a look.”

Seeing Bai Ling like this, Lu Changsheng gently patted her head and said.

Then he took her wrist covered in scales and kissed it.

Her scales blended perfectly with her fair, delicate skin, clear and translucent, cool to the touch, not unpleasant at all.

To Lu Changsheng, they even had a kind of bewitching beauty.

“Mm-hmm.”

Comforted by Lu Changsheng, Bai Ling’s pure yet alluring face immediately showed happiness and shyness.

Her greatest fear was Lu Changsheng finding her disgusting or detestable.

“This man really…”

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s behavior and Bai Ling’s dependence on him, Ling Zixiao sighed inwardly.

She could only say that faced with a man like Lu Changsheng, a pure girl like Bai Ling had absolutely no resistance.

Even if Lu Changsheng sold her, she’d still count the money for him.

Then she began examining Bai Ling’s condition, using spiritual power and Divine Sense to check her physical state.

A moment later.

Ling Zixiao frowned slightly, pondered for a bit, then said to Lu Changsheng.

“She likely has partial demonic bloodline that’s showing signs of atavism.”

“But it’s also possible her bloodline awakening caused a mutation.”

“As for which demonic bloodline it is, I’m not sure.”

“However, this bloodline is quite extraordinary.”

Ling Zixiao said this.

Though she couldn’t tell Bai Ling’s exact situation.

Based on Lu Changsheng’s description, she realized Bai Ling was quite unusual.

Her internal bloodline was either a rare demonic lineage or some powerful mutated bloodline.

Otherwise, a human with awakened atavistic bloodline practicing ordinary techniques couldn’t progress so rapidly.

She couldn’t help but marvel at Lu Changsheng’s luck and opportunities.

“I see.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

“My lord, Bai Ling likely possesses some kind of snake bloodline.”

“If she were given a snake or demonic cultivation technique, her bloodline might show its true potential.”

“Her cultivation speed might even increase further.”

Ling Zixiao continued to tell Lu Changsheng.

Demonic beasts cultivate through bloodline and instinct.

But when demonic beasts reach the second stage, they gain some intelligence.

Some demonic beasts can obtain basic cultivation methods through bloodline inheritance.

Like refining blood essence, absorbing natural spiritual energy, and the essence of sun and moon.

If demonic beasts reach the third stage, they’re basically no different from human cultivators, able to practice techniques and innate Divine Abilities.

So, demonic races also have cultivation techniques.

However, demonic techniques don’t match with human ones, and they generally can’t be practiced by each other.

But for someone like Bai Ling who has awakened atavistic demonic bloodline, she might be more compatible with certain demonic techniques.

“Demonic technique? Faster cultivation?”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

In his view, Bai Ling’s current cultivation speed was already astonishing.

In six years, she had reached the sixth level of Qi Refining!

He estimated that in another year, she could break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining!

And over these years, he had only given her some Spirit Stones.

He hadn’t given her any pills.

If practicing demonic techniques could make Bai Ling cultivate even faster, that would be too incredible!

However, he had only heard of demonic techniques.

He had never seen demonic techniques in the Market.

“That’s right. I once heard a rumor about a Golden Core cultivator with Silver Moon Celestial Wolf bloodline. At first, she practiced human techniques and progressed very slowly.”

“But later she accidentally obtained a demonic inheritance, which tapped into the potential of her Silver Moon Celestial Wolf bloodline, making her cultivation progress rapidly. She achieved Golden Core Formation and had astonishing combat power.”

“But this is just hearsay, I’m not sure about the details.”

“As for demonic techniques, they indeed rarely circulate outside. Generally, only third-stage Demon kings can master such techniques.”

Ling Zixiao shook her head and said.

She only knew rumors about this and didn’t have much understanding.

“I see.”

Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully.

He couldn’t help but wonder if he could draw a demonic technique from his system lottery.

He vaguely remembered that when he had fifty offspring, he got a specified draw.

At that time, many technique names appeared.

There seemed to be names that looked like demonic cultivation techniques.

“Well, there’s no rush.”

“Besides, even if we had a demonic technique, it might not suit Bai Ling.”

“And given Bai Ling’s situation, even with strength, she couldn’t engage in battles with others.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head lightly.

He felt that given Bai Ling’s situation, it was best for her to live peacefully at home without worries.

As for cultivation, her current progress was already very good.

So he wouldn’t force the issue of demonic techniques.

As the three were chatting.

A maid informed Lu Changsheng that Lu Yuanshan Ding and family head Lu Miaochang had arrived.

“Alright.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded and walked towards the main hall.

He knew these two usually came to find him for important matters.

“Changsheng.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding and Lu Miaochang, waiting in the main hall, immediately stood up when they saw Lu Changsheng approach.

Their manner was noticeably more polite than usual.

“Father-in-law, Family Head, have you come because of some matter?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

He didn’t know why the two were looking for him today, having just talked yesterday.

Immediately, Lu Miaochang explained that although they weren’t holding a grand Foundation Establishment ceremony, just a small family celebration.

But a few familiar families would still send people to congratulate.

Moreover, in the cultivation world, the strong are respected!

In cultivator sects, once you break through to a higher realm, your seniority automatically increases!

It was the same for cultivation families like Qingzhu Mountain.

As long as one reached Foundation Establishment, they would be promoted to family ancestor!

This was a matter of status!

It also prevented some family members from relying on their age to boss around a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Now that Lu Changsheng had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he should be promoted to family ancestor!

So during the family banquet celebration, the family would hold a ceremony.

To officially announce Lu Changsheng as the Lu Family ancestor!

“As for the affairs, just carry on as usual. You know I don’t like to meddle in things.”

Lu Changsheng spoke up.

“Alright.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanshan Ding smiled and nodded.

He brought up the title of Grand Elder, knowing full well that Lu Changsheng wouldn’t want to manage affairs or interfere with family matters.

Afterward, Lu Yuanshan Ding informed Lu Changsheng that a Cave Dwelling was prepared in the family’s core area.

Lu Changsheng could come here to cultivate during his daily practice.

Considering Ling Zixiao’s situation and out of respect for Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family also prepared a Cave Dwelling for her.

These Cave Dwellings were located near the spirit veins of Qingzhu Mountain, where spiritual energy was very dense.

Lu Yuanshan Ding then took Lu Changsheng to inspect the Cave Dwelling.

Lu Changsheng took a brief look.

The spiritual energy was indeed very rich.

Though not as good as the Jia-Tier cave where he broke through to Foundation Establishment in Qingyun Market Town.

But it was far more concentrated than his current living quarters.

“Thank you, Father-in-law.”

Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude.

“This is what the family should do. Changsheng, given the family’s current situation, we can’t provide you with too many resources.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed slightly as he said this to Lu Changsheng.

“Father-in-law, I understand.”

“Don’t worry, things will gradually improve.”

Having interacted for so many years, Lu Changsheng knew what kind of person his father-in-law, Lu Yuanshan Ding, was.

When he said these words, it wasn’t to complain, but out of helplessness.

Over the past few days, he had roughly learned that the Lu Family had spent most of their savings to support Lu Miaofeng’s attempt at Foundation Establishment.

Due to Lu Yuanzhong’s health condition, the Lu Family had to consolidate many businesses, leading to reduced family income.

The current situation was indeed not very good.

“I’ve wronged you, Changsheng.”

Hearing this, Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed deeply and patted Lu Changsheng’s shoulder.

“It’s alright. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, right?”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

During their casual chat, Lu Yuanshan Ding asked Lu Changsheng when he planned to go to Green River Market.

“Father-in-law, I plan to go tomorrow.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He had already decided to stay home for three days before going to Green River Market to bring Lu Miaoge and the child back..

It would also be a good opportunity to see Xiao Xiyue.

They hadn’t seen each other for over a year, so naturally, he should visit now that he’s back.

He could also ask Xiao Xiyue about the value of the favor owed for the Azure Cloud Sect token he got from Real Man Chiyan.

“Alright, be careful on your journey.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding nodded upon hearing this.

He also suggested that Lu Changsheng could conceal his identity when going out.

Due to Lu Miaofeng’s previous incident, Lu Yuanshan Ding was worried that other family forces might try to harm Lu Changsheng.

“Don’t worry, Father-in-law.”

Lu Changsheng nodded in response.

Afterward, he practiced briefly in the Cave Dwelling.

When he returned home, he learned that his son Lu Xian’er and daughter Lu Ruyi had come back from Hongye Valley Marketplace.

These two children were not young anymore.

Having broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, he had arranged for them to manage a shop in Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Hearing they were back, he immediately had someone call the siblings over.

“Child greets Father! Congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishment, great cultivator!”

“Daughter greets Father! Congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishment, great cultivator!”

The siblings came to the hall and, seeing Lu Changsheng, immediately bowed respectfully.

They had received news that their father had returned from his trip having reached Foundation Establishment, leaving them stunned.

After arranging and handling matters, they rushed back home.

“Sit.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his children before him and nodded slightly.

He inquired about their life in Hongye Valley Marketplace over the past year.

“Child is incompetent.”

Lu Xian’er scratched his head embarrassedly as he reported to Lu Changsheng.

As only a low-Tier puppeteer, he couldn’t make money running this shop.

He could only sell some simple puppet toys or do some repairs for people.

The entire shop’s profit relied on selling talisman materials from Ping’an Talisman Hall and the Lu Family’s Spirit Talisman shop.

But in terms of Spirit Talisman, due to lack of reputation and word-of-mouth, business was very poor.

So after more than a year, the shop hadn’t earned much Spirit Stones.

If counting the cost of the shop, the two had actually lost money over the past year.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and shook his head upon hearing this.

He could understand this situation.

In the cultivation world’s Markets, without reputation or core competitiveness, how could one make money?

When he took over this shop, he never expected Lu Xian’er to make money.

After all, puppeteers only earned meager wages.

And Lu Xian’er’s newly learned puppetry skills couldn’t earn much money at all.

“It’s alright. Father didn’t expect you to make any money.”

“I just wanted you to gain more experience and practice.”

“If you’re willing, you can continue running the shop.”

“If you don’t want to manage it, then stay at home and focus on cultivation, study puppetry, talismans, or spirit plants and herbs.”

Lu Changsheng said.

His thoughts about his children were simple.

If they had talent for cultivation, they should focus on it.

If not, they could pursue management or craftsmanship.

If all else failed, they could just stay at home, live comfortably, and continue the family line.

“Father, let sister Ruyi manage the shop, she can make some money.”

“I’ll stay at home and focus on studying puppetry.”

Lu Xian’er said.

He knew his Ninth-Tier Spirit Root made cultivation slow.

So he didn’t expect to achieve much in cultivation and planned to focus more on puppetry.

Although Lu Changsheng saw puppetry as just earning meager wages.

In Lu Xian’er’s eyes, it was still a decent craft.

“Ruyi, what do you think?”

Lu Changsheng nodded and looked at his daughter Lu Ruyi.

“Daughter will do as Father arranges.”

Lu Ruyi said in a clear voice.

“Alright, then let’s do it this way. You’ll be responsible for managing the shop in Hongye Valley Marketplace.”

“Xian Zhi, if you have any problems with puppetry, you can come to me directly.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Then he told his children to go rest well.

After spending three days with his wives and children at home.

Today, Lu Changsheng prepared to leave for Green River Market to bring Lu Miaoge back home..

“Zixiao, I’m going out for a while. During this time, you can stay at home peacefully.”

“This is the Talisman Formation technique. You can study it first. If there’s anything you don’t understand, I’ll teach you when I return.”

“Keep these talismans. Use them for protection and also to practice Talisman Formations.”

Lu Changsheng came to Ling Zixiao’s courtyard, took out a Jade Slip and two stacks of talismans, and said to her.

These past few days, he had been mostly accompanying his wives and children.

Ling Zixiao didn’t like such lively atmospheres.

Most of the time, she was alone in the yard reading books and studying formations.

So Lu Changsheng imprinted part of the Talisman Formation Techniques and spirit patterns from the ‘Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture’ for her to pass the time.

“Thank you, husband.”

“Please be careful on your journey, husband.”

Ling Zixiao accepted the Jade Slip and talismans upon hearing this.

Her elegant face showed a faint smile as she nodded and said.

“Once Miaoge returns, there’s hope to resolve your Dragon Chant Physique, Zixiao.”

Lu Changsheng smiled at Ling Zixiao and said.

As long as Lu Miaoge cultivates the ‘Suppeme Kindness Water Technique’, there’s hope to treat and restore the after-effects of Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant Physique.

“Lu Miaoge?””

Ling Zixiao was slightly surprised to hear this.

She knew Lu Miaoge was the Lu Family’ssdirect daughter and Lu Changsheng’s wife.

But as far as she knew, Lu Miaoge was just a cultivattr at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

How could she possibly have a way to resolve her Dragon Chant Physique?

However, since Lu Changsheng said so, she still held some belief.

She couldn’t help but feel more curious about this Lu Miaoge..

Because over the past few days, she had observed briefly.

Lu Changsheng’s wives were all quite ordinary.

To say they were just for show wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Only this Lu Miaoge, with her Ninth Levvl Qi Refining cultivation and status as a Top-Tier Talisman Master, was relatively outstanding.

Lu Changsheng also clearly cared much more for this wife.

“Alright.”

Ling Zixiao smiled gently, her face beautiful and her demeanor graceful.

After briefly bidding farewell to Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng left Qingzhu Mountain, riding a purple flying shuttle towards Green River Market.

This purple flying shuttle was something he had acquired from the five robber cultivators in Nine Heavens Immortal City earlier.

When used for travel, its speed could be half again as fast as a Spirit Boat.

Originally, it would take over half a month to travel from Qingzhu Mountain to Green River Market.

Riding this flying shuttle, he estimated it would only take about ten days to arrive.