Chapter 246: Yun Wanshang: Don’t Let Your Senior Sister Know About Han Li

Azure Cloud Sect.

Caiyun Peak.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue arrived at the palace atop the peak, bowing respectfully before a grand hall.

“Xiyue, you’ve returned. Is there something you need?”

The hall doors suddenly opened, and a cool, gentle voice rang out.

“Master, I’ve returned because I have a favor to ask of you.”

Xiao Xiyue entered the hall and explained the situation at Bihu Mountain.

She didn’t mention it was entirely because of Lu Changsheng, but indicated the trip would benefit her cultivation.

“To preside over Bihu Mountain?”

Yun Wanshang frowned slightly upon hearing this.

She had heard about this from Wei Sheng earlier and guessed Lu Changsheng wanted to invite Xiao Xiyue to Bihu Mountain.

Her first thought was to refuse.

It wouldn’t be proper for her disciple, a core disciple of Azure Cloud Sect, to preside over another family’s affairs.

Moreover, Xiao Xiyue was cultivating the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique and would eventually need to walk the path of emotionlessness.

If she remained entangled with Lu Changsheng, her future path might become difficult and hard to breakthrough.

But considering Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng’s relationship had already progressed, it wasn’t something that could be easily severed.

Besides, Xiao Xiyue’s current level in the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, “Clouds Have Feelings, Moon Has Emotions,” required the two to resonate together to reach completion.

“Your master can allow this.”

“However, according to sect rules, you can stay at Bihu Mountain for a maximum of three years.”

Yun Wanshang spoke, stating these conditions.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes lit up with joy upon hearing this, and she bowed again.

“Xiyue, you’re so happy just because I agreed to this. How can your master not worry about you?”

Yun Wanshang said with a hint of resignation, seeing the joy in Xiao Xiyue’s eyes.

Although Xiao Xiyue’s deeper emotions currently improved her cultivation效果,

The deeper she fell, the harder it would be to break through and sever emotional ties in the future.

“Master.”

Xiao Xiyue paused, biting her lip lightly.

She realized that whenever Lu Changsheng was involved, her Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique became almost ineffective.

Moreover, this trip to Bihu Mountain would allow her to be with Lu Changsheng and their daughter, causing her emotions to stir.

“Nevermind, as long as you’re aware of it yourself. Your master won’t say much more.”

Yun Wanshang sighed, not wanting to press the issue.

She knew this was something Xiao Xiyue had to figure out on her own.

She then took out two Third-Tier Talismans from her Storage Ring and gave them to Xiao Xiyue for protection.

After all, the Xiahou family’s ancestor, Xiahou Wuwo, was still alive.

If this Xiahou ancestor targeted Bihu Mountain for revenge, it could be quite dangerous.

She naturally wanted to give her disciple some life-saving treasures.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue bowed again.

“Your stay at Bihu Mountain will be considered an external mission, so don’t disclose your whereabouts to others.”

“Also, wait for the new term to start at Green River Market before heading to Bihu Mountain.”

Yun Wanshang continued.

“Yes, Master!”

Xiao Xiyue nodded in agreement.

Then she took out a token from her Storage Bag.

“Master, a friend of mine named ‘Han Li’ helped Senior Sister, the Real Man Chiyan, on her way to Nine Heavens Immortal City. She gifted him a Cloud Peak token.”

“I’d like to use this token to request a Second-Tier formation master from the sect to help set up a grand formation at Bihu Mountain.”

Xiao Xiyue presented Lu Changsheng’s Cloud Peak token as she spoke.

“This rogue cultivator Han Li is Lu Changsheng, right?”

Yun Wanshang looked at the token and said directly.

She had guessed earlier that the rogue cultivator Han Li who saved her eldest disciple was Lu Changsheng.

Now, seeing this Cloud Peak token, she was almost certain.

“I knew I couldn’t hide it from you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue’s face showed a playful smile.

She immediately realized that her master had seen through Lu Changsheng’s disguise and figured out many things.

This made her pause, wondering if her master knew about her giving birth to Lu Wangshu.

“Still playing such little tricks in front of your master.”

Yun Wanshang’s face showed a faint smile.

Thinking of her eldest disciple Chu Qingyi, she looked at Xiao Xiyue and continued, “Your senior sister is still recovering and preparing for her Golden Core Formation.”

“So don’t let Qingyi know about this rogue cultivator Han Li.”

Yun Wanshang said.

“Not let Senior Sister know?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised by this, not understanding the implication.

She couldn’t help but wonder if her senior sister had also developed some connection with Lu Changsheng.

Although she hadn’t interacted much with her senior sister, she knew that Chu Qingyi was solely focused on the sword, with a clear sword heart.

Wait, the sword…

At this moment, Xiao Xiyue vaguely realized something.

She bowed to Yun Wanshang and said, “Master, I understand.”

“Take my token and find Master Mo. Have him go to Bihu Mountain to set up the formation.”

Yun Wanshang took out a token and handed it to Xiao Xiyue.

“Yes, Master!”

Xiao Xiyue nodded in agreement.

She knew that Master Mo was a Top-Tier Second-Tier formation master.

His formation skills were exquisite and superior, having set up formations for many of Azure Cloud Sect’s Markets.

Bihu Mountain.

Inside the closed cultivation cave in Hall of Everlasting Life.

“Huff!”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes and let out a light breath.

He placed his hand on his chest, closing his eyes to feel.

“To fully refine the Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi into my natal treasure bone, it’ll take at least another two to three years.”

Lu Changsheng sighed slightly as he felt the progress, knowing this wasn’t something that could be rushed.

He didn’t completely isolate himself and walked out of the hall to check on his mortal children’s situation.

These children would stay at Bihu Mountain for a while.

Lu Changsheng visited these children, giving some simple guidance for their future based on their talents.

Now, the Lu Family could be clearly divided into the Bihu Mountain Lu Family and the Ruyi County Lu Family.

Regarding the mortal side, Lu Ping’an was now at Bihu Mountain, while Lu Wuyu was the eldest son in the mortal world.

He directly appointed his son Lu Wuyu as the family head.

As for Lu Wuyu’s management skills, having been a county magistrate for so many years, he was quite capable in various aspects of dealing with people and matters.

If there was anything to criticize, it would be his somewhat indecisive personality, lacking in decisiveness.

But just to serve as the family head of the mortal Lu Family, he didn’t need to have great decisiveness.

“Wuyu, from now on, you’ll be in charge of the family affairs in Ruyi County.”

“If you have any issues, you can ask your Uncle Hong, or write a letter to Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng said to Lu Wuyu.

This son was quite quiet as a child, preferring to read alone while others played.

Back then, Lu Changsheng had wondered if this son might become a bookworm.

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Wuyu nodded with a somewhat heavy expression upon hearing this.

He knew that after this separation, his father would rarely come to Ruyi County.

“These are Father’s arrangements for some family rules and regulations. You can take a look.”

Lu Changsheng took out a Jade Scroll and continued.

These were the family reward and punishment regulations he had previously discussed with Lu Miaoyun and Ling Zixiao.

“Alright, Father.”

Lu Wuyu took the Jade Scroll and respectfully responded.

“You say ‘yes, yes, yes’ without even looking. Read it through and tell Father if you have any opinions.”

Lu Changsheng saw his son’s behavior and gave him a light tap on the head, saying with slight annoyance.

He also knew that they rarely spent time together, and since he had become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, many of his children viewed him with great awe and reverence.

So basically, whatever he said, his children would just listen completely.

“I’ll read it right away.”

Reminded of his childhood interactions with his father, Lu Wuyu immediately scratched his head with a smile and opened the Jade Scroll to read.

“Father, I think some of our Lu Family descendants will inevitably become arrogant, and there are already signs of this.”

“So in my opinion, we need to establish a family disciplinarian to keep the family’s younger generation in check.”

“Also, regarding finances, I think we shouldn’t rely entirely on Bihu Mountain. Given our family’s relationship with Uncle Hong and your influence, Father, we could easily engage in business and become self-sufficient.”

After reading, Lu Wuyu spoke up, offering his suggestions.

Having spent these years in the mortal world as a county magistrate through Hong Yi’s connections,

He knew that if things continued this way, many spoiled and arrogant young masters would inevitably emerge in their family.

Moreover, if the mortal Lu Family became too dependent on the Bihu Mountain Lu Family, this situation would only worsen.

Additionally, with so many younger brothers and sisters in the family now, issues of family division and branch families would surely arise in the future.

“In that case, the family will establish a clan leader to oversee family etiquette and regulations. The power to enforce these rules will be in your hands as the family head.”

“You can also form an enforcement team to carry out the rules and punishments. As for money, business, and financial matters, handle them as you see fit. If the family splits, the head will still have overall control of resources.”

Lu Changsheng spoke after pondering for a moment.

The situation of children splitting from the family was inevitable.

Not to mention, the Lu mansion in Ruyi County had already been expanded once.

When these children gradually start their own families, the Lu mansion in Ruyi County won’t be able to accommodate everyone. A family split will certainly occur.

Lu Changsheng didn’t intend to keep all the children together. He’d let them divide into multiple branches as they wished.

“However, regarding Spirit Rice, you still need to practice martial arts daily. This can’t be neglected.”

“So you only need to earn enough for daily expenses. Things like Spirit Rice, martial arts training, and rewards for childbirth will all be covered by Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He naturally couldn’t reduce the expenses for his children’s martial arts training and childbirth.

After all, with Spirit Rice and spirit cuisine, the children could progress rapidly in martial arts.

Moreover, eating more Spirit Rice would increase the chance of children being born with Spirit Roots, even if both parents were ordinary people.

“Mm.”

Lu Wuyu nodded and continued with some additional points.

After discussing business, Lu Changsheng looked at Lu Wuyu and his other children, suddenly at a loss for words.

With so many children and little time together, they lacked common topics.

As the children grew up, they also lost the relaxed atmosphere of their younger years.

Half a month later.

In the talisman room of Hall of Everlasting Life.

Lu Changsheng was drawing talismans.

Just then, a system notification sounded in Lu Changsheng’s mind.

[Congratulations! Twenty of the host’s offspring have broken through to the Innate Realm of martial arts. Blood lineage effect obtained: 5% increase in offspring reproduction probability. One chance to draw a lottery!]

“Hmm, there’s a reward for twenty children too.”

Lu Changsheng, who was making talismans, heard this system notification and smiled with joy.

Previously, when ten children broke through to the Innate Realm of martial arts, he received a reward. Since then, he had been looking forward to how many more children it would take.

After all, compared to the Qi Initiation of immortal cultivation, martial arts had no Spirit Root restrictions.

As long as he kept investing money, all these children could achieve the Innate Realm of martial arts.

It might not be just one reward for every ten children.

Now, seeing a reward for twenty children gave him a pleasant surprise.

“System, draw lottery!”

Lu Changsheng didn’t think much and mentally commanded.

He was ready to see what he could draw this time.

Immediately, a light red big wheel appeared with golden light and started spinning for the lottery.

[Ding! Congratulations, the host has obtained the Magical Treasure: Ocean Pearl!]

[The reward has been deposited in the system space. The host can check it at any time]

After the golden light stopped on the ‘Magical Treasure’ section.

A string of azure blue pearls appeared from the big wheel, accompanied by a system notification sound.

“Magical Treasure? Ocean Pearl?”

Lu Changsheng frowned as he looked at the Magical Treasure before him.

He already had a Magical Treasure gathering dust in his system space, and now he was given another one.

“Well, a Magical Treasure is still a Magical Treasure. When Ping’an and the others reach a higher cultivation level, if they can practice the Hundred Refined Body Technique, these Magical Treasures can gradually come in handy.”

“Moreover, my Nine-Treasure Jade Ruyi is used to refine my innate treasure bone and can’t assist in cultivation. The Black Dragon Pearl and the Magical Treasure embryo will likely be scrapped after I break through the sixth level of the Hundred Refined Body Technique.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Then he looked into the system space to see what kind of Magical Treasure this Ocean Pearl was.

[Artifact: Ocean Pearl]

[Grade: High-Tier Magical Treasure]

[Description: Made from thirty-six Ocean Legacy Pearls. There are thirty-six pearls in total. Each individual pearl is a quasi-Magical Treasure. When all thirty-six are gathered, they form a High-Tier Magical Treasure that can manifest the Ocean Shock Formation.]

“It’s actually a combination Magical Treasure? A formation Magical Treasure?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes lit up with surprise and joy as he read the description of the Ocean Pearl.

In the immortal cultivation world, there was a type of Artifact called combination Artifacts that could be split into multiple pieces.

In this case, even if one’s strength was insufficient, the Artifact could be split to utilize part of its power.

This ‘Ocean Pearl’ was not only a combination Magical Treasure but also a formation Magical Treasure that could manifest the Ocean Shock Formation.

“Retrieve!”

Lu Changsheng was very interested in this Magical Treasure. Instead of letting it gather dust in the system space, he directly retrieved it to examine.

Suddenly, a string of thirty-six pearls, each the size of an infant’s fist, appeared. They were crystal clear and emanated a azure blue light.

“So heavy!”

Lu Changsheng felt his hands sink as he held this string of Ocean Pearls.

If it weren’t for his body tempering strength, he might not have been able to lift it.

Through the system’s detailed introduction to the Ocean Pearl, Lu Changsheng’s eyes immediately showed joy.

If the Ocean Pearls were used as a complete set, they would manifest the ‘Ocean Shock Formation’.

If used individually, the method was very simple and brutal – directly smash people with them!

The Ocean Pearls contained the power of heavy water, not only incredibly heavy but also able to release a dazzling light that could stun others’ Divine Sense and five senses.

Therefore, if ordinary cultivators weren’t careful when faced with incoming Ocean Pearls, they could easily perish.

But what truly delighted Lu Changsheng wasn’t the power and effects of this Magical Treasure.

Through the system’s introduction, he learned that the raw materials of these Ocean Pearls came from the Merfolk.

These pearls had the effect of nourishing water veins and aquatic creatures.

“Hiss, even if these Ocean Pearls aren’t used as Magical Treasures, just their ability to nourish water veins and aquatic creatures makes them a great treasure for me.”

Lu Changsheng’s face was full of joy.

Currently, Bihu Mountain’s main income was from aquatic products, fish and shrimp from Bishui Lake.

Under Bishui Lake, there was a Top-Tier first-tier spirit vein.

The fact that these Ocean Pearls could nourish water veins and aquatic creatures meant they could have a nurturing effect on Bishui Lake’s spirit vein and the spiritual fish and shrimp in the lake, including the Red Blood Carp and Azure Blood Carp.

It might even be possible to upgrade this Top-Tier first-tier spirit vein to a Second-Tier spirit vein.

“Moreover, when Zixiao recovers and breaks through to the Golden Core Formation in the future, these Ocean Pearls could serve as her Magical Treasure.”

“Oh, Sister Miaoge practices the Supreme Kindness Water Technique. These Ocean Pearls seem quite suitable for her too.”

“Never mind, we’ll decide about the Magical Treasure later. First, let’s use these Ocean Pearls to nourish the water vein.”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, deciding to leave the question of Magical Treasure ownership for later.

“However, to nourish the water vein, I can’t just randomly put them in Bishui Lake. It would be a huge loss if someone dredged them up.”

Lu Changsheng thought of the incident when his son, Lu Qingshan, went to dig up his Golden Armored Bean Mother.

He thought it would be better to wait until Ling Zixiao recovered a bit, then consider using these Ocean Pearls to set up a formation in Bishui Lake to nourish the water vein.