Chapter 244: Family Talent, Immortal Spirit!

“Changsheng, Xiyue, you’re here.”

In the courtyard, Lu Miaoge had her hair tied uu in a bun and wore a snow-white dress. Her face was delicate and graceful as she quietly watched Lu Wangshu eat heartily.

Seeing Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue arrive, she revealed a gentle smile.

“Sister Miaoge.”

“Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly, then looked at Lu Wangshu nearby.

The little girl was holding a large bowl and a small spoon, eating earnestly.

Her cheeks puffed out like a hamster’s, plump and very adorable.

“Is it that delicious?”

Seeing his daughter’s cute, contented expression, Lu Changsheng felt his own appetite stirring.

“Mmm~ It’s yummy~ I’m eating, don’t bother me~”

Lu Wangshu mumbled indistinctly.

“Alright, alright, take your time eating.”

Lu Changsheng smiled gently at the sight.

He knew his daughter didn’t like talking or being disturbed while eating.

Then, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators quietly watched Lu Wangshu eat with a serious expression.

When she was almost done, the little girl’s eyes narrowed into lines. Her face showed a comfortable, adorable expression as she patted her small belly and called out sweetly to Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, “Papa, Mama!”

“So you still remember Papa and Mama, huh.”

“Wangshu, let Papa ask you something. If Papa fell into Bishui Lake, would you first eat lotus and eight-treasure rice, white jade steamed buns, or jade dew lotus seed soup?”

Lu Changsheng asked his daughter.

“Hmm”

Lu Wangshu thought for a moment, then lifted her little head and said, “I’d eat the jade dew lotus seed soup first!”

“Then what about Papa falling into Bishui Lake?”

Lu Changsheng teased his daughter.

Lu Wangshu tilted her head, looking at her childish old father, and said, “But you’re still here, how could you have fallen into the lake?”

“Papa’s talking about ‘what if’. What if Papa fell into the lake, would you save Papa?”

Lu Changsheng asked this way.

“You wouldn’t.”

Lu Wangshu rested her cute little head on the table and replied directly.

“Why not?”

Lu Changsheng continued to ask.

“Papa, you can fly by yourself, and I’m too small to save you.”

Lu Wangshu said with a slightly scornful voice.

“My Wangshu is so clever. Papa can fly, and Wangshu is so small, how could she save me.”

Xiao Xiyue beside them had a face full of motherly love as she rubbed her daughter’s little head, saying happily.

“Hee hee hee, Mama, let’s go fishing!”

Lu Wangshu said to Xiao Xiyue with a grin.

After going fishing with Lu Changsheng a few times, she had fallen in love with it and wanted to ride the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle to Bishui Lake to fish every day.

But because of the grand ceremony these past few days, no one had been able to accompany her.

“Wangshu knows how to fish now?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised to hear this.

She hadn’t expected her five-year-old daughter to already know how to fish.

Wasn’t Lu Wangshu too small? Wouldn’t she get pulled into Bishui Lake by the fish?

“I’m great at fishing! Not like Papa, who can’t catch any fish!”

Lu Wangshu said, tilting her little head back.

“Watch how you talk. I just wasn’t trying my best.”

Lu Changsheng felt indignant hearing this.

“Nyeh nyeh nyeh~”

Lu Wangshu stuck out her tongue, making faces.

“I was going to give you some golden honey tanghulu, but now, no more!”

Lu Changsheng snorted lightly as he spoke.

“Ah, I knew Papa was the best, loves me the most~”

Lu Wangshu immediately cupped her chin with both hands, looking adorable.

“Hmph.”

Lu Changsheng snorted lightly.

“Papa, Papa, please~ Papa’s the best~”

Lu Wangshu wheedled coyly.

“You just ate, you can’t have more food now.”

Lu Changsheng laughed as he heard the wheedling.

“No, no~ Mm mm~”

Lu Wangshu jumped down from her chair and hugged Lu Changsheng’s leg, wheedling.

“You’re such a big girl now, why are you still acting like a child?”

Xiao Xiyue, seeing this scene, glared at Lu Changsheng, telling him to give their daughter the tanghulu.

“Alright, alright, you little glutton. But only one stick, okay?”

Lu Changsheng took out a food box from his Storage Bag, opening it in front of Lu Wangshu, making the little girl drool with anticipation.

He took out a stick of tanghulu for his daughter.

Then he took out two more sticks for Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue..

Seeing they also got some, the two women smiled gently.

But they still accepted the tanghulu with a smile and took a bite.

“Mama, Mama, can I try your flavor too?”

Lu Wangshu licked hers twice, then looked at Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge with eyes full of hhpe.

“Didn’t you already try it?”

Lu Changsheng, seeing his daughter’s gluttonous look, said exasperatedly.

“But I haven’t tried all three flavors at once!”

Lu Wangshu argued righteously.

Hearing this, both women couldn’t help but smile.

They let their daughter taste their tanghulu.

After tasting, Lu Wangshu smacked her lips, showing a satisfied and adorable expression.

Then she offered her own tanghulu to the two women, saying, “Mama, Mama.”

“Mm, so sweet~”

Xiao Xiyue took a small bite, her beautiful eyes full of doting affection.

“Mama, I’ll show you the little turtle Papa gave me!”

After finishing the tanghulu, Lu Wangshu pulled Xiao Xiyue to see the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle in the backyard pond.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng watched this scene, his face full of smiles.

Then he noticed Lu Miaoge beside him, her exppession dazed, eyes showing a longing look.

He knew she was missing Lu Qingzhu.

He immediately held Lu Miaoge’s delicate hand anddsaid softly, “Sister Miaoge, in a few years, when the situation stabilizes, we’ll go to the Golden Sun Sect to visit Qingshan and Qingzhu.”

Originally, he had thought about visiting his children in the Yue Kingdom’s Golden Sun Sect in a few years when the family situation was stable.

But now he realized that until the Xiahou Demon issue was resolved and the family’s great formation and the Sumeru Tree King were planted, he wouldn’t feel at ease leaving on a long journey.

“Mm”

Lu Miaoge came back to her seeses and responded softly.

After more than a year, she indeed missed her daughter quite a bit.

She wondered how Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu were faring in the Golden Sun Sect.

But she also knew that given the current situation, neither she nor Lu Changsheng had time to go out.

“Little Ice, charge forward, charge!”

Soon after, Lu Wangshu came out from the backyard, carrying a fish basket on her back and holding a fishing rod, sitting on the shell of the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, moving slowly.

Beside her, Xiao Xiyue wore a doting smile.

Apart from facing Lu Changsheng, only Lu Wangshu could make this cold and noble fairy smile so constantly.

“Papa, Mama, are you coming fishing too~?”

Lu Wangshu, sitting cross-legged on the turtle shell, called out loudly to Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge..

“Hehe, Papa still has some things to do. You go ahead with Mama first, Papa will come later.”

Lu Changsheng said with a chuckle.

He hadn’t yet had time to study the clan function opened by the system and the Lu Clan Genealogy due to being busy until now, and he planned to look at them now.

“Mama also has some things to attend to.”

Lu Miaoge said gently..

Now that Xiao Xiyue was accompanying their daughter, she naturally didn’t want to intrude.

“Okay then~”

Lu Wangshu’s little face showed a bit of disappointment, then she pointed towards Bishui Lake and said to Xiao Xiyue, “Mama, fly fly fly!”

“Alright~”

Xiao Xiyue said with a doting smile, then raised her hand.

Instantly, the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle and Lu Wangshu flew up, heading towards Bishui Lake.

“Xiyue only shows such expressions when facing Wangshu.”

Lu Miaoge watched Xiao Xiyue eave and said with a light laugh.

Although she got along well with Xiao Xiyue,

it was because they had Lu Wangshu as a connection between them.

If she were to meet Xiao Xiyue alone, the other’s cold demeanor, like the moon in the ninth heaven, would truly keep people at a thousand-mile distance.

This also made her marvel at how Lu Changsheng could make such a fairy fall in love.

“Xiyue rarely gets to see Wangshu, so she tends to be more doting.”

“But Wangshu is clever and sensible, and very likable.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Although this daughter was a bit mischievous, in his eyes, she was still lively, cute, and lovable.

“The family should hold the Spirit Testing Ceremony this year, right? Wangshu can participate then.”

Lu Miaoge said..

Like Qingzhu Mountain, which held a Spirit Testing Ceremony every year to test the Spirit Roots of five to six-year-old children.

Now Bihu Mountain would naturally be no exception.

“Yes, after we finish the current business, we’ll choose a good day for the Spirit Testing Ceremony.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and said.

Although he was already clear about his children’s Spirit Root situations, the sense of ceremony was still necessary.

Moreover, this year both his son Lu Qingxian and daughter Lu Wangshu could test their Spirit Roots.

At that time, if both of them were found to have Fourth-Tier Spirit Roots, it would be great news for Bihu Mountain.

After discussing family matters with Lu Miaoyun, they went to Hall f Everlasting Life on Biyun Peak.

Ling Zixiao was resting in the hall. Lu Miaoge entered the Cave Dwwlling to nourish Ling Zixiao’s body with Taiji True Water.

Lu Changsheng went to his talisman room.

“System!” Lu Changsheng called silently.

The system interface appeared before him.

[Name: Lu Changsheng]

[Identity: Master of Bihu Mountain]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer]

[Lifespan: 41/279]

[Talent: Fourth-Tier Spirit Root, Metal-attribute spiritual body (medium-Tier spiritual body), Blood Talisman Spirit Body (High-Tier spiritual body)]

[Techniques: Hundred Refined Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, Yin-Yang Harmonization Technique, Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, Immortal Grace Technique, Taiyi Water Generation Technique]

[Spells: Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, Seven Luminaries Sword Escape]

[Items: Lu Clan Genealogy, Spirit Integration Pill, Spirit Spring Eye, Xuan Yuan Pearl, Curse of the Demon, Lingming Treasure Tree, Golden Armored Bean Mother, Substitute Life Charm, Condensing Crystal Pill]

[Magical Treasures: Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi, Black Dragon Pearl, Hundred Horse Phantom Lock]

[Skills: Pill Refining (Second Stage), Talisman Making (Second Stage), Puppetry (Second Stage), Spirit Butchery (Second Stage), Wine Brewing (Second Stage)]

[Spirit Pets: Sumeru Tree King, Nine Abyss Mastiff, Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, Peach Blossom Gu]

[Bloodline Effect: Offspring Spirit Root Probability +25%, Offspring Reproduction +10%]

[Family: 226]

“Hmm, family.”

Lu Changsheng noticed that the offspring column had disappeared from the system interface.

But a new family column had appeared.

He focused his mind and opened the family interface.

Instantly, his entire family’s relationship network appeared.

At the top was himself.

Then his wives and concubines.

Below were the children he had with these wives and concubines.

Those children who had started families and had offspring of their own were listed further down.

Now, including himself, seven wives, two Dao companions, forty-three concubines, one hundred and fifty-five children, ten daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren of the ‘Xuan’ generation, there were 226 people in total.

“So I can check the information of anyone in the Lu Family, just like I could with my offspring before?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the family network before him, his mind stirring as he focused on Lu Miaoge..

[Name: Lu Miaoge]]

[Lifespan: 49/261]

[Talent: Fifth-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment First Level]

[Aptitude: Talisman Making Compatibility (56%)]

“Aptitude?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised by this prompt.

A moment later, he understood what this aptitude meant.

It was the system’s suggestion for each person’s growth direction.

Everyone had different aptitudes.

Some were suited for business management, some for pill refining or Talisman Making, some for Equipment Refining or Formation Techniques.

The system would provide suggestions based on the current situation of family members, telling him their best growth direction.

Like Lu Miaoge, with a 56% compatiiility in Talisman Making, indicating she was suitable for the talisman path.

Then, Lu Changsheng looked at the aptitudes of others.

[Name: Lu Miaoyun]

[Lifespan: 37/99]

[Talent: Seventh-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Sixth Layer]

[Aptitude: Management Compatibility (42%)]

“This aptitude can be improved through practice.”

“Yun’er has been managing family affairs for years, keeping the household in order, so her aptitude is in management.”

Lu Changsheng mused as he looked at Lu Miaoyun’s interface.

“If that’s the case, then Zixiao’s aptitude should be in formations.”

Lu Changsheng opened Ling Zixiao’s interface and took a look.

[Name: Ling Zixiao]

[Lifespan: 42/69]

[Talent: Third-Tier Spirit Root, Dragon Chant Physique (Top-Tier spiritual body)]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment First Level]

[Aptitude: Formation Compatibility (81%)]

“Formation compatibility 81%.”

“But Zixiao’s lifespan is only sixty-nine years?”

Lu Changsheng paused as he saw Ling Zixiao’s lifespan.

He knew Ling Zixiao’s physical condition wasn’t good.

But he hadn’t realized her lifespan was so short.

However, this lifespan was based on Ling Zixiao’s current condition.

As long as she recovered under his and Lu Miaoge’s treatment, with FFundation Establishment cultivation, she should have at least one or two hundred years of life.

But Ling Zixiao’s talent made him suck in a breath.

Third-Tier Spirit Root!

Top-Tier spiritual body!

If the Dragon Chant Physique wasn’t only useful for men and unsuitable for women, with Ling Zixiao’s Third-Tier Spirit Root, Top-Tier spiritual body, and formation talent, she would definitely be able to form a Golden Core in the future and become a powerful figure!

“With this aptitude information, I can easily guide Ping’an, Xian’er, and the others according to their talents.”

Lu Changsheng clearly realized the greatest benefit of this aptitude system for his family.

His mind stirred, and he looked at his son Lu Ping’an’s panel.

[Name: Lu Ping’an]

[Lifespan: 22/91]

[Talent: Fifth-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining First Level]

[Aptitude: Body Tempering Compatibility (44%)]

“Hmm? Body tempering compatibility 44%.”

“Is Ping’an really suited for body tempering? Is it natural talent or because of his years of martial arts training?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised to see his son Lu Ping’an’s aptitude.

He had considered passing down the Hundred Refined Body Technique to this son, and now seeing that Lu Ping’an truly had talent in this area, he felt it was quite good.

Then he looked at his son Lu Xian’er’s interface.

[Name: Lu Xian’er]

[Lifespan: 21/99]

[Talent: Ninth-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Fourth Layer]

[Aptitude: Puppetry Compatibility (27%)]

“The highest puppetry compatibility is only 27%?”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly when he saw his son Lu Xian’er’s aptitude.

He hadn’t expected Lu Xian’er’s talent to be so poor.

But thinking about how his son Lu Xian’er had grown up under his influence and guidance for so many years, and was still only a First-Tier lower-rank puppeteer.

As for effort, Lu Xian’er had indeed put in a lot of effort in this area, spending considerable time and thought.

“Sigh, it’s true, not everyone can be a genius.”

Lu Changsheng sighed softly.

He understood that sometimes, the gap between people can be greater than the gap between humans and baboons.

If effort alone was enough, what would be the point of talent?

He then briefly looked at the aptitudes of his other children.

Except for a few individuals, most had very average aptitudes, within thirty percent.

But through these aptitudes, at least he had a general direction for cultivation.

[Name: Lu Wangshu]

[Lifespan: 4/89]

[Talent: Fourth-Tier Spirit Root, Blood Talisman Spirit Body (High-Tier spiritual body)]

[Cultivation: None]

[Aptitude: Fishing Compatibility (30%)]

“Fishing??? And 30% at that!”

Lu Changsheng was stunned when he saw his daughter Lu Wangshu’s aptitude, feeling a bit bewildered.

Shouldn’t his daughter, as a Blood Talisman Spirit Body, have extraordinary talent in Talisman Making?

How could she have such aptitude in something like fishing?

But the next moment, he remembered that his daughter’s Blood Talisman Spirit Body had not yet awakened.

Once the Blood Talisman Spirit Body awakens, her aptitude in this area would likely increase significantly.

After briefly looking at his children’s aptitudes, Lu Changsheng turned his attention to the system space.

Inside, besides the Condensing Crystal Pill, Spirit Integration Pill, Lingming Treasure Tree, Sumeru Tree King, Hundred Horse Phantom Lock, and Spirit Spring Eye that he had placed there, there was also a golden jade book.

[Lu Clan Genealogy]

[Description: Unique treasure bound to host Lu Changsheng]

“Hmm? Such a concise description.”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he looked at this Lu Clan Genealogy.

Then he took out this Lu Clan Genealogy.

Instantly, a golden jade book appeared in his hand.

At the same time, information about this Lu Clan Genealogy flowed into his mind, letting him understand the effects of this genealogy.

“This…”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Lu Clan Genealogy in his hand, his eyes widening in surprise and disbelief.

This Lu Clan Genealogy had three functions.

First, through the genealogy, one could see whether family members were alive or dead.

Second, it could prevent family members from harming or betraying the family.

Third, immortal spirit!

The genealogy provided protection to family members by recording their names.

As long as Lu Changsheng didn’t die and the genealogy wasn’t destroyed, even if family members encountered irreversible calamities outside and their bodies and souls were destroyed, a bit of their true spirit could still be preserved through the genealogy.

When Lu Changsheng becomes an immortal, he can use the ‘ritual ceremony’ and Natural Treasures to bring the dead back to life.

However, bringing the dead back to life is like changing heaven and earth, reversing the natural order. The requirements are extremely strict, and becoming an immortal is just the first step.

So for now, Lu Changsheng didn’t need to consider this effect of reviving the dead.