Chapter 275: Your ‘Grandfather’ Is Truly Beautiful, Now He’s Mine!

Xu Ruoyin gazed at Lu Changsheng’s peerlessly handsome face, listening to his gentle voice like winter sun. She felt as if basking in a spring breeze.

Her panicked heart calmed down involuntarily.

She felt that Lu Changsheng before her held no blame towards her.

It was as if she had simply made a mistake, and a close elder was kindly teaching her.

She knew this was an illusion, that Lu Changsheng was using some technique on her, but still softly replied, “Yes.”

Seeing this, both Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao’s eyes revealed a hint of amusement.

They knew that once Xu Ruoyin gave in, things would be easier to handle.

“Earlier at the Zheng Family’s Centipede Ridge, Miss Xu kept observing me. Was it because of the spirit beast?”

Lu Changsheng continued, his voice as smooth as jade, gently guiding her.

“Yes.”

“With Miss Xu’s family background, you shouldn’t lack spirit beasts, right?”

“Didn’t Old Ancestor Xu prepare the earth-Tier bloodline spirit beasts ‘Fire Python Tiger’ and ‘Skyfire Marten’ for you before?”

Lu Changsheng smiled warmly, smoothing out Xu Ruoyin’s slightly messy fire-red hair strands on her forehead, tucking them behind her ear.

Her hair was crystal clear and soft, very pleasant to touch.

Xu Ruoyin bit her lips until they turned pale, her eyes showing a struggle as she said, “Because I need a Heaven-Tier beast.”

“Heaven-Tier beasts are indeed rare, but my family’s mysterious turtle spirit beast is only at the initial stage of first grade.”

“Even if Miss Xu took it away, it would take decades or even a hundred years to cultivate it. During this time, it probably wouldn’t be of much help to Miss Xu, right?”

“So, why would Miss Xu go to such lengths to do this?”

Lu Changsheng continued to ask.

This was the point he was most puzzled about.

Heaven-Tier bloodline beasts were indeed rare and precious.

But they were also very difficult to cultivate.

Especially his family’s Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, being a turtle-type beast, was famously slow to grow.

If Xu Ruoyin stole it, wanting to cultivate it to the second grade with some combat ability to become a helper, it would take at least decades.

While the other party was currently at the peak of Qi Refining, instead of staying at home to break through to Foundation Establishment, she came to his home to commit theft, making him suspect there were other reasons.

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyin’s spirit trembled. She bit her lip tightly, then slowly closed her beautiful eyes.

The Heaven-Tier beast was related to her cultivation method ‘Beast Scripture’, her true secret that she was unwilling to reveal.

“Miss Xu doesn’t want to say?”

Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly, his palm gently caressing Xu Ruoyin’s fair cheek, then sliding down to her slender neck, saying, “It seems this Heaven-Tier spirit beast must be related to other important secrets.”

“Could it be related to the divine soul in Miss Xu’s body?”

Lu Changsheng said thus.

Under Lu Changsheng’s light caress, Xu Ruoyin’s whole body felt weak and numb. She bit her lip hard.

But hearing these words, her pupils suddenly constricted, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of shock.

She never expected Lu Changsheng to know about Senior Hong Lian’s existence!

Compared to the Beast Scripture, Senior Hong Lian was her biggest secret!

This secret, apart from herself, no one else knew.

But now, it was unexpectedly revealed by Lu Changsheng.

“Divine soul in the body!?”

Ling Zixiao beside them, hearing this and seeing Xu Ruoyin’s expression, also showed surprise and seemed lost in thought.

She had been wondering how Xu Ruoyin, a Qi Refining cultivator, suddenly had spiritual power comparable to Golden Core Formation!

Even with some extraordinary treasure, it shouldn’t be this exaggerated.

Now hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, she suddenly understood.

“To be able to temporarily raise a Qi Refining cultivator’s power to Golden Core level, this must be at least a Nascent Soul True Lord!?”

Ling Zixiao felt shocked and fearful.

If it weren’t for the Sumeru Tree King guarding their home, encountering such an existence would have unimaginable consequences.

“It seems I’ve guessed correctly,”

Lu Changsheng, in his blue brocade robe, said with a smiling face that made people feel as if basking in spring sunshine, captivating to look at.

“No, it’s for myself. My cultivation method requires contracting a Heaven-Tier beast!”

Xu Ruoyin opened her eyes, breathing slightly heavily.

Now that even Senior Hong Lian’s matter had been detected by Lu Changsheng, she knew there was no need to hide anymore.

She could only hope that after revealing everything, Lu Changsheng would let her off as he said before.

“Oh? Your cultivation method requires contracting a Heaven-Tier beast?”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

He didn’t expect there to be such a cultivation method.

However, he didn’t doubt these words.

Because he had several unorthodox and orthodox level cultivation methods.

He knew there were many varied and strange types of cultivation methods.

Xu Ruoyin’s should be some kind of Beast Taming method related to spirit beasts.

“Does it require contracting a Heaven-Tier beast to break through? If so, that’s too harsh.”

“It should be that the higher the potential of the contracted spirit beast’s bloodline, the better the formed Dao Foundation, the more solid the foundation?”

Lu Changsheng pondered inwardly.

He roughly guessed why Xu Ruoyin didn’t break through to Foundation Establishment and rushed to steal a spirit beast from his family while still at Qi Refining.

It was likely that the spirit beast was related to her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

Because for cultivators, breaking through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment and forming the Dao Foundation was very important!

Once the Dao Foundation was formed, unless one shattered it and started cultivation anew,

Otherwise, even if one changed cultivation methods later, they couldn’t reform the Dao Foundation or improve its quality!

At this point, if your Dao Foundation was inferior to others, your combat power and potential would both be inferior!

Even if you obtained Top-Tier cultivation methods later, your foundation would still be affected by the Dao Foundation!

For ordinary cultivators, this naturally didn’t matter.

After all, for ordinary cultivators, being able to break through to Foundation Establishment was already fortunate!

But Xu Ruoyin had extraordinary talent and a powerful divine soul in her body. She must be very particular about this step of Foundation Establishment, wanting to do her best!

“I see.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and smiled, “Let me guess, it should be that the blood lineage grade of the spirit beast affects the quality of Miss Xu’s Dao Foundation when breaking through to Foundation Establishment, and future potential.”

“After all, with Miss Xu’s talent and fortuitous encounters, even if not Nascent Soul, at least Golden Core Formation is hopeful in the future. How could you be content with using an earth-Tier bloodline spirit beast to form your Dao Foundation?”

“So when Miss Xu sensed that I had a Heaven-Tier bloodline spirit beast, you thought of obtaining it through me for your breakthrough, hence committing this theft.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, unhurriedly.

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyin was surprised in her heart.

She didn’t expect that by just saying her method required contracting a Heaven-Tier beast, Lu Changsheng could guess the general situation of her Beast Scripture.

She pursed her lips and said coldly, “That’s right, so what?”

“Nothing, I think it’s reasonable and normal.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and said, “In the cultivation world, when encountering opportunities, one indeed can’t miss them. You have to rely on yourself to strive, to seize. Only in this way can one go far on the path of cultivation.”

“Miss Xu’s actions aren’t inappropriate, it’s just that you encountered me, so you ended up in this situation.”

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, Xu Ruoyin was stunned.

She didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to approve of her actions.

A feeling of indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.

“If it were me, facing such an opportunity, I would also try to find a way to seize it. Miss Xu needn’t feel embarrassed.”

Lu Changsheng pinched Xu Ruoyin’s exquisitely beautiful cheek and chuckled.

“Is that so?”

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyin’s beautiful eyes showed a hint of bewilderment.

Although the cultivation world was indeed like this, survival of the fittest, without reason,

She still knew in her heart that such behavior was inappropriate.

But hearing Lu Changsheng speak like this, she felt less guilty in her heart.

And she felt that Lu Changsheng didn’t seem so bad, quite understanding, and wouldn’t be too harsh on her.

Perhaps if she cooperated and listened, he would really let her go.

“But while that’s the principle, Miss Xu should have been prepared to face the consequences before doing such a thing, right?”

Lu Changsheng’s hand slid from her smooth, fair cheek to her slender neck, delicate collarbone, and the full, proud mounds beneath her golden phoenix undergarment.

Then he grasped the snow-white globes that were difficult to hold in one hand, making the plump, jade-like flesh overflow between his fingers.

“Boom!”

As her sensitive area was attacked by the warm, large hand, Xu Ruoyin’s mind went blank, her gaze somewhat scattered.

Although she was mature in mind, she had never experienced such things between men and women.

Just now when Ling Zixiao’s hand roamed over her body, being of the same gender, she could barely endure it.

But now, a strange man’s hand firmly grasping her full, proud breasts truly made her mind go blank, not knowing how to react.

Though her delicate body was restrained and could barely move, at this moment it tensed up as if electrified. Her long, beautiful legs were straight as jade, her lotus feet stretched taut.

“You… you said if I obeyed, you’d let me go,” Xu Ruoyin said, her beautiful eyes downcast, voice trembling as she held back her shame.

Just a moment ago, she had felt a bit closer to and more accepting of Lu Changsheng.

But his current behavior completely disrupted her thoughts, making it impossible to calmly talk with him anymore.

“That’s right. I did say that if you obediently listen, I’d let you go. I even said I’d give you a Heaven-Tier beast and help you seek justice for your father,” Lu Changsheng said.

“But it depends on how obedient Miss Xu is willing to be.”

Lu Changsheng toyed with the fullness in his hand as he leaned close to Xu Ruoyin’s ear and whispered.

Nearby, Ling Zixiao saw Lu Changsheng’s behavior and gave him a reproachful look.

Though she knew Lu Changsheng was lecherous, she didn’t think he’d be so vulgar and despicable.

But this frivolous behavior seemed quite natural and unaffected in her eyes.

“Lu Changsheng, just kill me!” Xu Ruoyin cried out loudly, her body numb and a strong sense of shame welling up in her heart.

She felt she must have lost her mind to think the Lu Changsheng before her was understanding and trustworthy.

“Sigh, Miss Xu, why must you be like this?” Lu Changsheng sighed softly. “But if you want to die, I’ll grant your wish.”

“Whoosh!”

The next moment, Xu Ruoyin saw Lu Changsheng’s face suddenly turn cold. A Flying Sword appeared and decapitated her.

Blood sprayed as her head rolled on the ground.

The shock and disbelief reflected in her eyes showed she died with her eyes open.

Her consciousness began to blur as darkness engulfed her surroundings.

“Ruyin! Little Yin!”

In the darkness, she seemed to hear voices calling out.

Scenes flashed before her eyes.

“Grandfather, Father, Mother… Xu Tiandu!!!”

Xu Ruoyin watched the scenes appear before her.

She remembered when she was young, testing for a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root and Beast Taming affinity, vowing to become the pride of her family!

She remembered when she was young, seeing her father crippled in the clan competition, vowing to seek justice for him!

She remembered after she started cultivating, finding an Ancient Beast Taming Talisman and receiving guidance from a Nascent Soul senior, having the potential to reach Nascent Soul, vowing to become the top cultivator in Jiang Kingdom!

But now, all of it had turned to nothing but a dream.

At this moment, a strong desire to live arose in Xu Ruoyin’s heart.

She wanted to break free from the abyss of death, to live well and become the pride of her parents, grandfather, and clan.

She wanted to seek justice for her father, to achieve Nascent Soul True Lord status, to fully fulfill her promise with Senior Hong Lian!

However, just then.

The Ancient Beast Taming Talisman in her mind glowed with a hint of color, and a cool energy flowed into her brain.

Whoosh!

The surrounding scenes shattered like bubbles.

Xu Ruoyin’s eyes flew open to see the handsome and refined Lu Changsheng before her.

A chill ran through her heart as she instantly realized the previous scenes were an illusion.

“Hmm? You woke up so quickly?” Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he looked at Xu Ruoyin.

He had just used a Third-Tier illusion talisman on her.

He thought she would be lost in the illusion, experiencing life and death, various scenes.

As her mind, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities were broken down one by one in the illusion, leaving her mentally fragile, he would then slowly mold her.

But he didn’t expect Xu Ruoyin to break free from the illusion talisman so quickly.

He realized it must be the soul in her body causing trouble.

Otherwise, with Xu Ruoyin’s cultivation at the peak of Qi Refining, her spiritual sense and mind in a state of disarray, she absolutely shouldn’t have been able to break free from a Third-Tier illusion talisman!

“Miss Xu, why don’t you let that senior in your body come out?” Lu Changsheng said seriously, his smile fading.

Knowing there was a powerful soul in her body, he realized his little tricks on Xu Ruoyin were useless.

He might as well directly ask this powerful soul to come out and see.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Xu Ruoyin said, biting her lip.

Seeing that Hong Lian hadn’t spoken up, she realized Hong Lian had no way to deal with this situation either.

So she still didn’t want to expose Hong Lian.

“Senior, are you just going to watch silently, hiding like this?” Lu Changsheng said calmly, looking at Xu Ruoyin.

“This doesn’t seem like the demeanor of a senior expert at all.”

“Girl.” A faint sigh sounded in Xu Ruoyin’s mind.

She knew that at this point, she had no choice but to come out and meet Lu Changsheng.

“Senior Hong Lian,” Xu Ruoyin bit her lip tightly.

Then she said weakly to Lu Changsheng, “My body is restrained. Senior Hong Lian can’t appear.”

“I see.” Lu Changsheng hadn’t expected Sumeru’s restraining seal to prevent even the ‘grandfather’ inside her from appearing.

He immediately had Sumeru loosen the restraints on Xu Ruoyin a bit.

Then, an Ancient Talisman about two fingers wide, neither jade nor stone, engraved with a strange beast pattern, flew out from between Xu Ruoyin’s eyebrows.

Colorful light surged from the Ancient Talisman, and countless tiny red points of light appeared.

In the void, they formed the faint figure of a woman wearing an elaborate red palace dress with gold embroidery, a pearl crown on her head, with delicate features and perfect facial features.

Though her form and face were faint, not seeming quite real, just standing there, her every word and action gave off an air of divine nobility.

“Oh? Senior, you actually look like this?” Lu Changsheng’s eyes showed surprise and amazement, though his expression remained unchanged as he looked at Hong Lian before him.

He had thought the one in Xu Ruoyin’s body was an old grandfather.

He didn’t expect it to actually be a fairy-like goddess!

He couldn’t help but click his tongue inwardly.

Had he hit the jackpot?

Not only did he catch the little one, but he got a big one too.

Your ‘grandfather’ is truly beautiful, but soon she’ll be mine!

“This soul senior is actually a woman,” Ling Zixiao’s beautiful eyes also showed surprise and astonishment.

She hadn’t expected the soul in Xu Ruoyin’s body to be a woman.

Though her form was ethereal, it didn’t diminish her unparalleled grace at all.

Her eyes were like paintings, her skin like snow, her figure tall and slender, elegant and nimble.

Her pupils were scarlet, her lips very red, red as flames.

It made her aura and whole being seem divinely noble yet awe-inspiring, making one feel unworthy and not daring to profane her.

Ling Zixiao knew this was the bearing of someone long accustomed to a life of luxury, gradually cultivated into the demeanor of one in high position.

This senior before them was not only a powerful expert, but her status and position were also extraordinary.

However, perhaps due to spending time with Lu Changsheng, she didn’t feel much reverence in her heart upon seeing this senior.

Her mind even recalled their encounter with Nangong Mili and Meng Xiaochan when returning to Qingzhu Mountain from Nine Heavens Immortal City with Lu Changsheng.

At that time, it was also one big and one small, but after meeting her husband…

“What business does Young Master Lu have?” Hong Lian asked softly, her voice cold yet enchanting, like heavenly music.

She knew there was no use in hiding anymore.

Lu Changsheng had clearly confirmed her existence and wasn’t trying to trick her.

If she kept refusing to appear, Lu Changsheng might have other methods to force her out, so she might as well appear directly.

“It’s nothing really. I simply knew there was a senior expert in Miss Xu’s body, so I was curious and wanted to meet you,” Lu Changsheng said calmly, his expression composed.

If it were elsewhere, seeing such a powerful soul like Hong Lian, he would have kept his distance and taken some defensive measures.

But inside the Sumeru Cave Heaven, with Sumeru present, he wasn’t afraid.

Moreover, Sumeru indicated that the soul before them currently had its soul power restrained and bound, making it difficult to unleash its combat power.

“Before Young Master Lu, I hardly qualify as a senior expert,” Hong Lian said in a soft and elegant voice, lowering her stance as she couldn’t figure out Lu Changsheng’s situation and intentions.

“May I ask what Young Master Lu would require to let the girl and me go?” she continued to ask, her expression calm and natural.

“Senior should know that once you’ve entered this place, there’s no way I can let you leave,” Lu Changsheng said with a light laugh.

“However, if senior wants to leave this place, it’s quite simple.”

“As the saying goes, a good bird chooses a tree to perch on, a wise minister chooses a lord to serve.”

“For what reason does senior remain by Miss Xu’s side? Whatever Miss Xu can give you, I believe I can provide the same. What Miss Xu can’t give you, I can also provide!”

“So, as long as senior is willing to follow me, leaving this place naturally won’t be a problem.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, his face showing a hint of sincerity.

Though he didn’t know why this ‘grandfather’ was following Xu Ruoyin,

after thinking it over, it could only be for body snatching and revival, or some unfulfilled wish.

“This one doesn’t dare to follow Young Master Lu,” Hong Lian said, her voice carrying a hint of helplessness.

“This one’s soul is already severely damaged. Following Young Master Lu would only be a burden.”

She knew that Lu Changsheng likely wouldn’t easily let her go.

But she also didn’t want to submit to him just like that.

So she could only try to find some excuses to refuse.

“Severely damaged soul? That’s no problem at all.”

Lu Changsheng smiled slightly and said, “I have ways to restore your soul power. As long as senior is willing to follow me, I can guarantee to restore you to your peak state within ten years!”

His words carried absolute confidence.

With the Sumeru Cave Heaven and his own abilities, restoring a damaged soul was indeed not difficult.

“Ten years…” Hong Lian’s eyes flickered. She hadn’t expected Lu Changsheng to make such an offer.

If she could really restore her soul power, perhaps she could…

But she quickly suppressed this thought. She couldn’t easily trust Lu Changsheng’s words.

Moreover, she had made a promise to Little Yin. She couldn’t just abandon the girl.

“Many thanks for Young Master Lu’s kindness, but this one has made a promise to the girl. I cannot leave her,” Hong Lian said, her tone firm.

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Hong Lian.

He hadn’t expected this soul to be so loyal to Xu Ruoyin.

If Xu Ruoyin could do it, so could he!

Why not use this method to make her his own?

After all, the woman in the red dress before him was at least a Nascent Soul True Lord!

With a Nascent Soul True Lord as his grandfather, he’d likely avoid many pitfalls on his cultivation path.

Moreover, to become a Nascent Soul True Lord, her talent was undoubtedly exceptional!

If she became the mother of his children, wouldn’t the offspring be extraordinary?

Though she only had a spiritual form, Lu Changsheng thought of the ‘Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill’ in his system space!

This Fourth-Tier pill could regenerate flesh from bone and return the soul to the body, as long as the cultivator’s spirit hadn’t dispersed!

He might be able to use this pill as bait to subdue this woman.

“Lu Changsheng, you—”

Xu Ruoyin’s face showed annoyance when she heard Lu Changsheng start with ‘A good bird chooses its tree to perch on, a wise minister chooses his lord to serve.’

Though not insulting, it clearly implied she wasn’t good enough.

Moreover, trying to poach right in front of her made her both angry and flustered.

“Hmm?”

Hong Lian didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to open with wanting to subdue her.

Though Xu Ruoyin wasn’t mature enough yet and had a long way to go,

her character, determination, and willpower were quite good.

Besides, the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman had chosen Xu Ruoyin. She owed her a debt for awakening her, so she couldn’t easily abandon her.

But if she didn’t agree, both she and Xu Ruoyin would be trapped here.

“If I agree, will Young Master Lu spare Miss Xu?”

Hong Lian’s voice was ethereal and gentle, very pleasant to the ear.

“Senior Hong Lian!”

Hearing this, Xu Ruoyin’s eyes turned red. She yelled at Lu Changsheng, “Lu Changsheng, you shameless scoundrel, how dare you—”

But before she could finish, Sumeru silenced her.

“Miss Xu, as they say, people aim high and water flows low.”

“Senior Hong Lian is willing to follow me to spare you. Why can’t you give her a better choice?”

“Don’t you think it’s clearly better for Senior Hong Lian to follow me than you?”

“Think about it. If you hadn’t tried to steal my spirit beasts, you wouldn’t be in this situation, dragging Senior Hong Lian into this predicament with you.”

Lu Changsheng spoke calmly to Xu Ruoyin.

Listening to Lu Changsheng, Xu Ruoyin’s face darkened with anger.

But she couldn’t say anything now.

And besides cursing, she didn’t know what to say.

As Lu Changsheng said, if Senior Hong Lian followed him, it would be much better than being with her.

If not for her, Senior Hong Lian wouldn’t be in such a dangerous situation.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng’s words deeply hurt her.

“Girl.”

Hong Lian looked at Xu Ruoyin, gently comforting her.

Then she sighed to Lu Changsheng, “Young Master Lu needn’t say more. I knew about the spirit beast theft and didn’t stop it.”

“Now, Hong Lian asks for nothing else, only that Young Master Lu spare Ruyin.”

Hong Lian’s voice was cool and moving.

“Hehe, letting her go now is impossible.”

“But out of respect for you, Senior, as long as she behaves, I’ll keep my word.”

“Not only will I spare her in the future, but I’ll also give her a Heaven-Tier bloodline beast to help her seek revenge.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, his attitude sincere.

The Hong Lian before him was the soul of a great expert, at least a Nascent Soul True Lord in life!

Such status deserved a certain respect from him!

Moreover, he never intended to kill Xu Ruoyin.

She not only had a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root but also seemed to have great fortune and luck.

If such a person could be trained and subdued, becoming the mother of his children would be a great help to the family.

As for subduing people, the cultivation world had many methods, like his Locking Emotion Gu.

But for Xu Ruoyin, he didn’t want to use the Locking Emotion Gu.

For one, this Gu was already at its limit with Meng Xiaochan and Nangong Mili.

Adding another might cause instability.

Also, men tend to soften towards women who deeply love them.

Even if this deep love comes from certain methods.

“I, Lu, never force others, nor will I use Miss Xu’s life to threaten you, Senior.”

“So, Senior, please consider carefully. You can state any conditions.”

“As long as you’re willing to truly follow me, I can not only help you revive and restore your physical body in the future, but perhaps even help you return to your peak.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Lian, speaking unhurriedly.

Hong Lian didn’t speak.

Truthfully, Lu Changsheng’s words seemed very sincere to her.

She even thought following Lu Changsheng might be a good choice.

First, Lu Changsheng’s series of astonishing performances, his Heaven-Tier beasts, and true spirit beasts made her think.

She believed Lu Changsheng might be a great expert reincarnated to cultivate again!

Moreover, she had a good impression of Lu Changsheng.

It wasn’t just about his appearance.

This incident was primarily her and Xu Ruoyin’s fault.

Yet Lu Changsheng hadn’t been too harsh or done anything excessive to them.

“Senior, no need to rush. Take your time to consider.”

“By the way, when I mentioned reviving you, it wasn’t empty talk. This pill is called ‘Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill’. I believe you recognize it.”

Lu Changsheng took out the Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill from his system space.

The pill was the size of a longan, black and red, with a glossy, full surface. Black and white qi flowed around it, making it look extraordinary.

“Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill!”

Seeing the pill in Lu Changsheng’s hand, Hong Lian’s soul form trembled, and she couldn’t help but exclaim.

Her beautiful eyes showed undisguised shock.

As a Nascent Soul True Lord, she naturally knew the fame of the Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill.

This Fourth-Tier pill could regenerate flesh from bone and revive a person, even if their Nascent Soul had dispersed and all life force was gone, as long as their soul hadn’t scattered.

Although her current state was just a remnant soul without a Nascent Soul or physical body,

if she could find a body, she could take this pill to revive and quickly recover her cultivation.

“Soul Fusion Life-Returning Pill!?”

Ling Zixiao and Xu Ruoyin also looked surprised at the pill in Lu Changsheng’s hand.

Though they hadn’t heard of this pill before,

seeing Hong Lian’s reaction, they guessed its effect could help Hong Lian revive.

Both were shocked that Lu Changsheng could produce such a rare pill.

Especially Xu Ruoyin.

Her agreement with Hong Lian included rebuilding her body in the future.

But she thought that was still far off.

At least until she broke through to Golden Core Formation could she start considering it.

Yet now, Lu Changsheng casually produced a pill that could help Senior Hong Lian revive.

This deeply struck her.

She felt Lu Changsheng’s words made sense: people aim high and water flows low. If Senior Hong Lian followed Lu Changsheng, it would clearly be a hundred times better than following her.

Even if she chose to obey and submit to Lu Changsheng, it might not be a bad choice.

At this moment, not just Hong Lian, but Xu Ruoyin’s heart also fell into a dilemma.

(End of chapter)