Chapter 24: Heading to Ruyi County!

Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu first went to Uncle Fu to rent two spiritual horses and get a map.

Without these, they’d have no idea how to reach Ruyi County.

The spiritual horses were just like the ones they rode when they first came to Qingzhu Mountain.

As for the map, it was a map of the Jiang Kingdom.

The Jiang Kingdom was vast, consisting of nine provinces.

Each province governed nine counties, each county governed nine prefectures, each prefecture had nine districts, and each district had many villages.

Places like Qingzhu Mountain, though not directly under Jiang Kingdom’s rule, were still considered part of its territory.

Ruyi County, where Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu were heading, was a major county under Qingzhou’s jurisdiction.

Lu Changsheng’s hometown was also in Ruyi County.

It was a small mountain village in Qinghe District, Nanyu Prefecture, under Ruyi County.

After studying the general route on the map, the two set off on their spiritual horses.

“Time flies. Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.”

As they left Qingzhu Mountain, Li Feiyu reflected on his journey from being a jianghu prodigy and a gang leader to becoming a son-in-law in a cultivation family.

“Indeed, it’s been three years. I wonder how Hong Yi and Han Lin are doing.”

Lu Changsheng also felt nostalgic.

He recalled how three years ago, he regained his memories during the immortal sect’s entrance exam and became a son-in-law of the Lu Family.

Overall, Lu Changsheng was quite satisfied with his growth over these three years.

“Hong Yi came from the Ruyi Marquis Manor. He was already at the third level of Qi Condensation back then. He should have broken through to the fourth level by now.”

“As for Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing, they’ve been cultivating in the Azure Cloud Sect. They should be at the third or fourth level of Qi Condensation too.”

“Then there’s Xiao Xiyue. With her Fourth-Tier Spirit Root, who knows how far she’s progressed in three years.”

Li Feiyu said, gazing at the azure sky.

Among the six of them back then, Hong Yi, coming from the Ruyi Marquis Manor, had early exposure to cultivation and was at the third level of Qi Condensation.

However, Hong Yi only had an Eighth-Tier Spirit Root. Even with resources from the Marquis Manor, they wouldn’t be abundant. His progress in three years couldn’t be too significant.

Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing had seventh and Sixth-Tier Spirit Roots respectively.

Even cultivating in a sect like Cloud Peak, they couldn’t have progressed too far ahead in such a short time.

Only Xiao Xiyue’s Fourth-Tier Spirit Root was beyond their estimation.

After speaking, Li Feiyu remembered that Lu Changsheng had also broken through to the third level of Qi Condensation.

This meant among the six, he had the lowest cultivation at only the Second Level of Qi Condensation. His heart sank a little at this realization.

“They should be about the same. It’s only been three years. The gap shouldn’t be too big.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He felt Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing were likely at the third level of Qi Condensation.

After all, they only had seventh and Sixth-Tier Spirit Roots.

If they had broken through to the fourth level in just three years, the conditions in the immortal sects would be far better than he imagined.

Noticing Li Feiyu’s sudden silence and gloomy expression, Lu Changsheng paused, guessing the reason.

Once familiar, Li Feiyu seemed quite easygoing and casual.

But Lu Changsheng knew that deep down, Li Feiyu was quite proud.

This was understandable. Previously, as the young leader of the Red Whale Gang, Li Feiyu was a Top-Tier expert in the jianghu at a young age. He was truly outstanding.

But now, three years later, among the six who started on the path of cultivation together, his situation seemed the worst.

Moreover, he owed the Lu Family forty-eight children, which was a daunting thought.

“Feiyu, don’t worry too much about the Lu Family matters for now.”

“About having children, wait a few years. Once my talisman skills improve, I’ll try to negotiate with the family head to reduce or waive your obligation.”

Lu Changsheng said.

With his Many Children, Many Blessings system, he wouldn’t mind having fifty children. Even a hundred, two hundred, or a thousand would be fine.

But Li Feiyu didn’t have such a system. Fifty children was indeed too many.

It would not only affect his cultivation but also be hard to accept if he left the Lu Family in the future, as the children wouldn’t be truly his.

As a friend and brother, Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to help if he could.

However, he was currently only known as a lower-rank First-Tier Talisman Master, so his influence was limited.

He planned to wait a year or so until he could reveal himself as a mid-rank First-Tier Talisman Master. With more influence, he’d try to help Li Feiyu resolve this issue.

“It’s fine. I can’t trouble you with this. Besides…”

Li Feiyu fell silent for a moment, then shook his head.

Lu Changsheng had already helped him a lot lately.

He always brought gifts when he visited. Li Feiyu felt uncomfortable constantly relying on Lu Changsheng.

Moreover, he thought this kind of matter would be troublesome for Lu Changsheng too.

But before he could finish, Lu Changsheng waved his hand and said, “With our relationship, you’re being too formal.”

“Besides, I have something I need your help with too.”

“What is it?”

Li Feiyu nodded, feeling touched, and asked.

“I’m going back to visit my family, but I can’t bring them over.”

“So, I was hoping you could ask the Red Whale Gang to look after my family in the future.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He knew he’d leave the Lu Family eventually and couldn’t always rely on others. It wouldn’t be possible to bring his family to Qingzhu Mountain.

It would be inconvenient, and he didn’t want to do that anyway.

As for taking care of his family, he couldn’t do it himself.

But he couldn’t just ignore them either.

So he thought of Li Feiyu’s Red Whale Gang, which had considerable influence in the mortal world, and wanted to ask Li Feiyu’s family for help.

He didn’t ask for much, just to ensure his family would live comfortably for the rest of their lives.

“That’s a small matter. Leave it to me.”

Li Feiyu said without hesitation.

He was, after all, the young leader of the Red Whale Gang.

Though he’d been away for years and might have lost his position, the gang leader was still his father. He was confident this wouldn’t be a problem.

“There’s one more thing. Not all of my children will have Spirit Roots.”

“So I was thinking, for those who can’t cultivate, I’d trouble you to teach them martial arts.”

Lu Changsheng continued.

Although it would be a long time before the children grew up and could learn martial arts, since they were on the topic, he decided to ask and see if there was anything to note.

After all, Li Feiyu had grown up practicing martial arts and knew a lot about it.

“Martial arts?”

“That’s no problem at all. Just keep in mind that practicing martial arts is very tough. As long as you’re okay with that.”

Li Feiyu said, shaking his head as if remembering something.

He could see that Lu Changsheng usually doted on his children and didn’t seem like someone who’d let them suffer.

“For this, I’ll respect their own choices.”

“Besides, a bit of hardship is nothing.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

He naturally had no issues with this.

While he wouldn’t force his children to do anything, he also wouldn’t spoil them or shield them from hardship, letting them grow up pampered.

Moreover, this first batch of children would be the foundation for his future family.

He would naturally pay more attention to ensure they didn’t go astray and would try his best to help them succeed.

The two continued chatting as they traveled.

At night, they took turns keeping watch to avoid any unexpected situations.