Chapter 263: Xu Ruyin: Is This a Heaven-Tier Beast!?

Night fell.

The entire Hongye Valley Marketplace was shrouded in hazy moonlight and a grand formation. It seemed wrapped in a thin veil, appearing mysterious and solemn.

At this late hour, the Market was quiet. Only the rustling of red leaf trees and the faint sounds of patrolling guards could be heard.

Inside a simple yet elegant Cave Dwelling.

Lu Changsheng held Lu Miaoge’s flawless body, fllshed pink and covered in fine beads of sweat, completing the final step of the Love-binding Technique.

He merged the Yin essence from their Dual Cultivation with his Yang essence, creating one from two, two from three, and returning it all.

“Mmm~”

Lu Miaoge’s snow-white face ttrned scarlet like a peach blossom, vibrant and beautiful. Her body trembled gently like mud in water.

Lu Changsheng embraced his wife, his hand gently caressing her smooth, white jade-like skin.

After practicing the Supreme Kindness Water Technique and breaking through to Foundation Establishment, Lu Miaoge’s temperament and bbdy became even more perfect.

After a moment, Lu Changsheng asked softly, “Sister Miaoge, how long until you break through to the Second Level of Foundation Establishment?”

“I now have 126 drops of liquid spiritual power. I estimate it’ll take two to three more years to break through to the Second Level.”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful eyes gllamed like water, her cheeks bright red, making her clear and gentle face indescribably radiant.

“Two to three years.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He knew Lu Miaoge was delayed by daill chores and treating Lu Yuanzhong and Ling Zixiao.

Otherwise, with the pills he’d given her, Lu Miaoge’s cultivation wouldd’t be this slow.

His hands caressed her snow-white, smooth skin as he breathed in his wife’s orchid-like fragrance and asked, “Sister Miaoge, who do you think is suitable to attempt Foundation Establishment on Qingzhu Mountain now?”

The materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill were only missing one ingredient.

If he couldn’t acquire it this year, Lu Changsheng planned to have Xiao Xiyue exchange for one at the Azure Cloud Sect.

So at the latest, he’d be able to gather all the materials and refine the Foundation Establishment Pill next year.

He’d already planned how to distribute the Foundation Establishment Pills.

With his pill refining skills, he could reliably produce three pills.

Of these three, one would go to Qingzhu Mountain and one to Bai Ling.

As for the remaining one, he’d decide based on the situation at that time.

“Attempt Foundation Establishment?”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge’s jade face showed thoughtful expression as she said, “Currently, only Miaofeng and Muping in our family can attempt Foundation Establishment.”

“If I had to choose, Miaofeng is definitely more suitable than Muping. He not only has previous Foundation Establishment experience but has also been through more trials than Muping, making his dao heart more firm.”

“Changsheng, what’s the matter?”

Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsseng and asked.

“I previously obtained a special Second-Tier Demon Core and have been collecting materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill for years.”

“Now I’ve gathered most of the materials. If nothing goes wrong, I should be able to collect all the materials and refine the Foundation Establishment Pill next year.”

“So I’m thinking of giving one Foundation Establishment Pill to Qingzhu Mountain, allowing someone from our family to break through to Foundation Establishment. This way, Sister Miaoge, you won’t have to work so hard.”

“You can focus on cultivating at Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng said, his hands cupping snow.

“Foundation Establishment Pill”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge’s jade face froze, er heart palpitating.

Previously, when Lu Changsheng prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill for her, she was already deeply moved.

She never expected Lu Changsheng could obtain more Foundation Establishment Pills and was planning to give one to Qingzhu Mountain for her sake.

This left her momentarily speechless.

After all, she wasn’t some pampered young miss from a big family who’d never experienced hardship.

She knew how difficult it was to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Moreover, Bihu Mountain was currently operating at a loss, entirely supported by Lu Changsheng as the head of the family.

Under these circumstances, Lu Changsheng still considered her and thought about Qingzhu Mountain.

“Changsheng, if it’s convenient, I’ll mention this to Uncle later. I’ll ask our family to prepare Spirit Stones or write an IOU.”

Lu Miaoge said, gently bitinggher lip, her beautiful eyes brimming with affection.

Although she had deep, unbreakable feelings for Qingzhu Mountain and hoped it would continually improve,

as Lu Changsheng’s wife, she already felt indebted and didn’t want her husband to always be the one giving.

If Lu Changsheng had a Foundation Establishment Pill and could sell it privately to Qingzhu Mountain, she thought that would be good enough.

After all, for ordinary rogue cultivators and families, obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill was extremely difficult. Apart from luck and the Purple Secret Realm, they could only go to the three Immortal Cities for auctions.

“The Foundation Establishment Pill hasn’t been refined yet, so you don’t need to mention it explicitly.”

“But you can hint at it slightly, letting the family prepare and try to acquire suitable Foundation Establishment spirit materials for them.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, inhaling the fragrance of his wife’s hair.

He wasn’t too concerned about money.

After all, he’d received a lot of care from the Lu Family and had relationships with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miioge, Lu Lanshu, and many others.

What he really cared about was whether they could successfully establish their Foundation after receiving the pill!

Although both Lu Miaofeng and Lu Muping had middle-Tier Spirit Roots,

with a Foundation Establishment Pill, their chances of breaking through were only four or five out of ten.

But to be honest, this probability wasn’t particularly high.

He didn’t want to give the Foundation Establishment Pill only for Qingzhu Mountain to fail in establishing their Foundation.

“Alright, I’ll mention this to Uncle later and also have Miaofeng and Muping prepare for this.”

Lu Miaoge responded softly, hhr eyes full of tender affection.

“As long as someone new in the family establishes their Foundation, Sister Miaoge, you can also settle down and focus on your cultivation.”

“After a few more years, when the situation stabilizes, we’ll go with Huanhuan to visit Qingshan and Xiaozhuer at the Golden Sun Sect.”

Lu Changsheng said, holding his wife.

“Okay~”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge’s clear and beautiffl face was full of smiles, charmingly beautiful.

In the past, her goals and pursuits were Foundation Establishment and family.

Now, after achieving Foundation Establishment, she gradually shifted her focus to family.

She only hoped for a happy family and for both Bihu Mountain and Qingzhu Mountain to keep improving.

Bihu Mountain.

“Let the Xu Family’s young miss stay at our Bihu Mountain for a few days?”

At the mountain gate, Lu Miaoyun looked at the ZhengFamily head and Xu Ruoyin before her, her brows slightly furrowed.

“Family Head Zheng, Miss Xu, please wait a moment.”

She informed Ling Zixiao of this matter.

If it were a normal visit, she would dare to make the decision.

But with the recent bronze bell cultivator incident, she couldn’t be sure what to do.

“Stay at our home for a few days?”

Hearing this, Ling Zixiao came to the mountain gate and scrutinized Xu Ruoyin.

She had smooth, crystal-like fiery red hair, a delicate and coldly beautiful face, and a curvaceous figure, wearing a splendid dress of gold and red.

Her looks, figure, and temperament were all top-notch.

“My husband has been at home for years and rarely goes out. It’s normal for him to attract a young lady.”

Looking at Xu Ruoyin before her, Ling Zixiao’s first thought was that Lu Changsheng had attracted a young girl outside.

Otherwise, why would a young lady come to their home to avoid disaster?

Even if she wanted to avoid disaster, why come alone?

“Miaoyun, please settle this Miss Xu at Bihu Mountain Manor.”

Ling Zixiao said with a faint smile.

Regardless of whether Lu Changsheng had any relationship with Xu Ruoyin or not,

given the relationship between the Lu and Zheng families, and considering the face of the Xu Family in Yushui, they couldn’t refuse such a request.

“Alright, Miss Xu, please follow me.”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoyun immediately led Xu uoyin towards Bihu Mountain Manor.

Afterwards, Ling Zixiao invited the Zheng Family head into the mountain for tea, asking why they only brought this Miss Xu over.

“It was Miss Xu who requested it herself.”

The Zheng Family head explained with a wry smile.

He said they had originally planned to settle Xu Ruoyin and several family disciples at the Jiulong Market.

But Xu Ruoyin stated that Bihu Mountain was closer to Centipede Ridge, and she wanted to stay at Bihu Mountain temporarily, waiting for her ancestor to arrive.

“I’ve really troubled Senior Ling.”

The Zheng Family head said, cupping his hands.

If it weren’t for Xu Ruoyin’s own request, he wouldn’t have wanted to trouble Bihu Mountain.

After all, sending people to Jiulong Market would also ensure their safety, while sending them to Bihu Mountain meant owing a favor.

“Family Head Zheng, you’re too polite.”

Hearing this, Ling Zixiao was almost certain of her guess.

She thought this young lady must also have feelings for Lu Changsheng, otherwise she wouldn’t be so proactive.

After chatting briefly, the Zheng Family head didn’t say much more and took his leave.

Bihu Mountain Manor.

Lu Miaoyun settled Xu Ruoyin i a quiet pavilion.

She told Xu Ruoyin she could stay here and could find her if anything was needed.

“Thank you for your trouble, Lady Lu.”

Xu Ruoyin thanked Lu Miaoyun.

“Sigh, so this is Bihu Mountain?”

“I wonder if Lu Changsheng’s Heavenly Tier demon beast is on this Bihu Mountain?”

Xu Ruoyin gazed at the scenery outside the window, thinking to herself.

Since she sensed the aura of a heaven-Tier beast from Lu Changsheng at the Zheng Family’s place,

she’s been trying to get close to Lu Changsheng.

She wants to see what’s up with Lu Changsheng’s heaven-Tier beast and if there’s a way to get her hands on it.

After all, she’s now at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining and will soon be able to break through to Foundation Establishment.

But she doesn’t want to break through to Foundation Establishment just like that.

She wants to form a contract with a heaven-Tier beast first and then condense a ‘Heavenly Beast Dao Foundation’.

Only then can she pay back blood with blood at the clan competition and avenge her father’s grudge!

This bell-delivery incident made her realize it was an opportunity.

So she used it as an excuse to have the Zheng Family send her to Bihu Mountain to see if she could detect the heaven-Tier beast’s aura.

“Senior Hong Lian, can you conceal my presence from the Bihu Mountain formation?”

Xu Ruoyin asked in her mind.

“Bihu Mountain’s formation is only Second-Tier. As long as it’s not operating at full power, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

A clear, ethereal voice responded in Xu Ruoyin’s mind.

“Mm.”

Just then, the clear voice paused.

“Hm?”

At that moment, Xu Ruoyin also sensed something and looked up towards the sky outside the window.

“La la la~”

She saw a woman in a moon-white dress flying towards Bishui Lake with a six or seven-year-old girl in a pink brocade dress.

Xu Ruoyin stared intently at the ice-blue, cute little turtle the girl was riding, which emitted a faint chill.

“Is this… a heaven-Tier beast!?”

Xu Ruoyin was dumbfounded.

She had been planning to use Senior Hong Lian’s methods to hide and scout around Bihu Mountain.

But unexpectedly, the heaven-Tier beast she’d been dreaming of and longing for appeared right before her eyes.

If not for the Beast Scripture’s reaction, she wouldn’t have believed that the turtle the little girl was riding was a heaven-Tier bloodline beast.

“Senior Hong Lian…”

Xu Ruoyin inquired in her mind.

“That’s right, this is indeed a heaven-Tier bloodline beast.”

The clear, ethereal voice replied.

Not just Xu Ruoyin, even she was incredibly surprised.

It was hard to believe that a heaven-Tier beast was being ridden by a little girl like a toy.

Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Since the ‘Five Elements Reversal Formation’ Ling Zixiao set up was just a small formation, it didn’t require many materials.

Moreover, Ling Zixiao had considered the scarcity of materials and listed all possible substitutes.

So after two days, Lu Changsheng had gathered all the necessary materials for the formation at the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

During these two days, Lu Changsheng also received the attitudes of the other three families regarding the bandit incident.

They decided to stay alert, contact each other immediately if anything happens, and provide mutual assistance.

After all, the four families couldn’t all close off their mountains and abandon the Hongye Valley Marketplace because of one threat.

Afterwards, the four families jointly reported this matter to the Azure Cloud Sect.

Although the Azure Cloud Sect would at most conduct a simple investigation for such matters, it still needed to be reported.

“Sister Miaoge, if bandits really attack, let me know immediately.”

“If there’s danger, use the talisman I gave you. Your safety comes first.”

“Once I settle some family matters, I’ll come over.”

Lu Changsheng instructed Lu Miaoge..

“Alright, don’t worry, Changsheng.”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful eyes weee as gentle as water as she smiled.

Usually, she was the one instructing Lu Changsheng to be careful.

Now being treated like a child by Lu Changsheng made her both amused and heartwarmed.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng hugged his wife, then concealed his true appearance and left Hongye Valley Marketplace to return to Bihu Mountain.

On the way, he remained very alert, wary of the bell-delivering bandits ambushing him on the road.

However, the journey was smooth without any unexpected incidents.

After returning home, Lu Changsheng handed over the formation materials to Ling Zixiao.

“Husband.”

At this time, Ling Zixiao informed Lu Changsheng of something.

“Xu Ruoyin?”

Lu Changsheng frowned upon hearing this name.

“That’s right. The Zheng Family currently has no Foundation Establishment cultivator to guard them. After receiving the bronze bell, they’re afraid bandits might really come.”

“So the day after you left, the Zheng Family head sent this Miss Xu to our Bihu Mountain.”

“They hope to let this Miss Xu stay at our home for some time until someone from the Xu Family in Yushui arrives.”

Ling Zixiao said elegantly, her figure curvy and graceful.

“Where is she now?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“She’s been settled in Bihu Mountain Manor.”

Ling Zixiao replied.

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s unusual expression, she asked, “Husband, is there an issue with this woman?”

“It’s not exactly an issue. I met her before when I went to the Zheng Family for the funeral.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide anything from Ling Zixiao.

He mentioned that while at the Zheng Family, she kept stealing glances at him, which was unusual.

“Husband is young and accomplished, not only a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Talisman Master, but also the lord of a mountain. And you’re so handsome too. Isn’t it normal for a young girl to steal glances and develop feelings?”

Ling Zixiao said with a teasing smile.

“Teasing your husband, are you?”

Lu Changsheng could tell she was joking and pulled her curvy waist close.

“Mmm~”

Ling Zixiao let out a soft cry, then said seriously, “I chatted with the Zheng Family head for a bit back then. His original intention was to send her to Jiulong Market to stay temporarily until someone from the Xu Family in Yushui arrived.”

“But this woman actively proposed to come to Bihu Mountain.”

“At that time, I thought this young girl had developed feelings for you, but now it seems she has other motives.”

Ling Zixiao said, her elegant face showing a hint of intrigue.

“But apart from talismans, I haven’t revealed my pill refining skills yet. What could she be after?”

Lu Changsheng rubbed his chin and said.

“That, I don’t know.”

Ling Zixiao shook her head lightly.

She had previously thought Lu Changsheng might have had some connection with Xu Ruoyin when she saw her.

After all, in her heart, Lu Changsheng was the ideal partner in every aspect, except in matters of men and women, which she couldn’t evaluate.

“Alright, you can proceed with setting up the formation. I’ll have Yun’r pay attention to this Miss Xu.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he said.

If before he was just a bit wary of Xu Ruoyin,

now he felt she was very problematic.

“Okay.”

Ling Zixiao nodded and didn’t delay.

She called the two formation masters employed by the family and began setting up the formation at the top of Biyun Peak.

“Yun’r, Little Wan, you can go see that Miss Xu in the next few days and chat with her casually.”

Lu Changsheng came to the Lu Family Mansion and said to Lu Miaoyun and Zheng Yongwan.

One was the Lu Family’s main wife, the other the Zheng Family’s daughter. It would be normal for them to chat with Xu Ruoyin and see if they could find out anything.

“Yes, husband.”

The two women nodded upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s words.

Hearing this, they instinctively felt that their husband had an unusual relationship with this Miss Xu.

Especially Zheng Yongwan.

Although she didn’t have Lu Changsheng’s Divine Sense,

a woman’s intuition made her notice this Miss Xu frequently looking at her husband when they were at the Zheng Family.

She couldn’t help but wonder if this Miss Xu would also become one of the sisters in the family.

She had inquired about this Miss Xu’s situation at that time. Being the darling of the Xu Family in Yushui, she certainly wouldn’t marry out easily.

But considering how proactive this Miss Xu was being, such a thing might not be impossible.