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    “Zhenzhen.”

    In the restaurant, Qu Changge’s gaze fell upon his sister, Qu Zhenzhen.

    Seeing his sister’s face barely touched by time, always beaming with joy, his deep dark eyes revealed a sense of contentment.

    For all these years, his only concern had been this sister.

    He hoped his sister could live a happy and carefree life.

    But he knew it would be difficult.

    Because his sister had entered the world of immortal cultivation, becoming a small Qi Refining cultivator.

    So for this visit, he specially prepared many Natural Treasures.

    Even a pig could be pushed to Foundation Establishment with these resources.

    As long as his sister and brother-in-law could break through to Foundation Establishment, their life would have some security.

    However, learning about the Bihu Mountain incident involving his sister and brother-in-law instantly made him lose any desire to nurture this brother-in-law.

    He decided to use the prepared pills and spirit fruits to cultivate his very satisfactory nephew, Lu Quanzhen.

    Seeing his sister’s current state, he knew that many of nephew Lu Quanzhen’s words were not false.

    His sister had indeed lived quite well these years, without worrying about life’s struggles.

    This reduced his dissatisfaction with his brother-in-law somewhat.

    Otherwise, he would have wanted to directly confront his brother-in-law right now!

    “Are these Yuzhen, Caizhen, and Huaizhen?”

    Qu Changge looked at the handsome young men and beautiful women talking with his sister.

    Through their facial features and a vague sense of blood connection, he could confirm that these were his sister’s other children.

    He vaguely remembered that twenty years ago when he visited his sister at Qingzhu Mountain, she only had a little boy and girl by her side, with an infant in her arms.

    Without realizing it, these children had all grown up.

    Looking at these children, he felt a warmth in his eyes, loving them by extension.

    After all, he was destined to never have children of his own in this life.

    Now these children were also of his Qu family bloodline.

    Qu Changge quietly watched his sister’s family, not joining in.

    Because he didn’t want to disrupt his sister’s peaceful life.

    Since his sister believed he had died long ago, why unnecessarily add to the sorrow of separation?

    Just then, Qu Zhenzhen, who was talking with her children, suddenly looked up as if sensing something, towards the restaurant where Qu Changge was.

    She saw an elegant man in a wide black robe leaning by the window, drinking alone.

    Lu Quanzhen also noticed his uncle.

    Through these days of interaction, he roughly understood his uncle’s thoughts, worrying about being recognized by his mother.

    But he still put on a surprised expression and called out loudly, “Friend Zhao!”

    “Oh, Quanzhen, is this your friend?” Qu Zhenzhen asked, surprised to hear her son calling out.

    “Yes, Mother. This is a good friend I made during my previous travels. He helped me a lot back then,” Lu Quanzhen explained calmly.

    Then he sent a mental message to Qu Changge, inviting his uncle to join them for a meal.

    Hearing his nephew’s message, Qu Changge paused briefly, but still went along with his nephew’s act, putting on a delighted and surprised expression.

    He then went downstairs to greet Lu Quanzhen, catching up and inviting Qu Zhenzhen and others to dine together.

    During the meal, Qu Changge and Lu Quanzhen shared some experiences and stories from the cultivation world, fascinating Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Caizhen, and others.

    Learning from his previous interaction with Lu Quanzhen, Qu Changge didn’t chat too much with his sister, fearing she might recognize him.

    So it went on, with Qu Changge explaining that he had heard about the Hongye Valley Marketplace from Lu Quanzhen before, and happened to be traveling here, so they met up for tea and chat.

    Half a year later.

    In a Cave Dwelling in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

    “Boom!”

    Lu Quanzhen sat motionless, circulating the “Five Elements Kun Peng Technique”.

    Suddenly, spiritual energy surged in his dantian.

    A layer of five-colored spiritual light flowed around his body, and in his dantian, a small five-colored fish swam back and forth, as if it might swim out at any moment and transform into a Kun Peng, devouring heaven and earth.

    “Ninth level of Qi Refining.”

    Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his handsome face.

    Thinking of his experiences over the past half year, he felt a sense of dreamlike wonder.

    He secretly wondered what kind of being his uncle really was.

    Not only did he have so many Natural Treasures, but he also knew such profound and mystical techniques.

    He looked towards the man in a wide black robe not far away, who had been protecting him and now wore a faint smile. Lu Quanzhen bowed and said, “Thank you, Uncle!”

    “Haha, not bad. Now that your spiritual energy has fully transformed to the ‘Five Elements Kun Peng Technique’, breaking through to Foundation Establishment in the future will be a natural progression,” Qu Changge nodded with a smile at his nephew.

    As he spoke, he took out a Storage Ring from his bosom and said, “Quanzhen, your uncle should be heading back now. Keep this Storage Ring. Inside are three Foundation Establishment Pills, five Longevity Pills, one Heavenly Restoration Pill, and two Five Elements Spirit Fruits.”

    “You can use the Five Elements Spirit Fruit when you reach Foundation Establishment, it will help strengthen your foundation. The remaining Heavenly Restoration Pill and Five Elements Spirit Fruit, give them to your mother to use.”

    “If she really doesn’t want to use them, give them to Caizhen, or… to your father.”

    “As for the other items, arrange them as you see fit.”

    Qu Changge said softly.

    He also knew that his sister’s cultivation had just broken through to the sixth layer of Qi Refining not because the family lacked resources.

    On one hand, his sister’s Spirit Root talent wasn’t good, only Eighth-Tier.

    On the other hand, his sister truly had no interest in cultivation.

    “Uncle.” Lu Quanzhen heard these words, his mood becoming somewhat heavy.

    Although he was suspicious and guarded when they first met, over the past half year, his uncle had treated him sincerely and selflessly. Now that he was about to leave, Lu Quanzhen indeed felt some reluctance.

    “Take good care of your mother. If there’s any urgent matter, you can send me a message through the token.”

    “But the place where your uncle stays is far away, it will take a long time to come. If you’re ever ready to attempt breaking through to Golden Core Formation, you can also notify your uncle.”

    Qu Changge patted his nephew’s shoulder and said softly.

    Through teaching and understanding over the past half year, he was very satisfied with this nephew and knew he had the ability to stand on his own.

    With this nephew around, his sister would continue to live well in the future and wouldn’t be bullied.

    “Uncle.” Lu Quanzhen’s face became resolute, his eyes narrowing slightly as he suddenly looked up and said in a deep voice, “If you have anything you need, you can tell me. I may not have the ability now, but in the future… I might be able to help you, Uncle.”

    Over the past half year, Uncle Qu Changge had never said much about his own situation.

    He only said he was a demonic cultivator and that knowing too much about this aspect wouldn’t be good for him.

    Faced with this, Lu Quanzhen secretly guessed that his uncle might be in some special predicament.

    Otherwise, how could his uncle, who had only been missing for thirty years, possess so many precious and rare pills and Natural Treasures?

    Such as the Heavenly Restoration Pill that could enhance Spirit Roots.

    The Five Elements Spirit Fruit, which could greatly increase the chances of Foundation Establishment and was considered a Top-Tier Golden Core spiritual item!

    And the rare Dragon Scale Fruit, Longevity Pills, and Foundation Establishment Pills.

    As well as the Soul Nourishing Jade for nurturing his soul and spirit, and the Nine-Eyed Bodhi Seed for comprehending techniques!

    Any one of these items could cause a bloody storm in the outside world, tempting Foundation Establishment cultivators and even Golden Core true immortals!

    Yet his uncle handed them all to him as if they cost nothing.

    This manner even gave him a feeling of someone settling their final affairs, making his mood very heavy.

    “Haha, these things are still far from you. If you can break through to Golden Core within a hundred years, your uncle can tell you then,” Qu Changge patted Lu Quanzhen’s shoulder, smiling casually and naturally.

    This nephew was very smart, and after spending so much time together, he had obviously realized something.

    He didn’t completely conceal it either, using this as a kind of motivation, hoping his nephew would work hard at cultivation.

    “Remember, absolutely do not cultivate the latter half of the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique’ without breaking through to Golden Core.”

    “Wait until you break through to Golden Core and ensure you have the strength, then consider cultivating the ‘Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique’, or by then your uncle will teach you other techniques.”

    Qu Changge continued to instruct.

    “Uncle, Quanzhen understands,” Lu Quanzhen said respectfully.

    Uncle Qu Changge had taught him that the technique was divided into two parts.

    The upper part was the “Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique”, and the lower part was the “Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique”.

    Due to the difficulty of cultivation, he was currently only cultivating one part of the “Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique”.

    After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, he would slowly comprehend the “Yin-Yang Five Elements Kun Peng Technique”.

    As for the “Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique”, it belonged to demonic techniques.

    Once fully cultivated, the entire technique would become the “Kun Peng Devouring Heaven Divine Demonic Technique”.

    This was also why Uncle Qu Changge said he didn’t have any profound righteous path techniques, only this technique that was neither entirely righteous nor demonic.

    Possibly considering that he might not be able to return in the future, he had given him the entire technique.

    “Alright, if that’s the case, your uncle will be going now.”

    “Stay at home and cultivate well, take care of your mother, and your younger siblings.”

    Qu Changge hugged his nephew with some reluctance, patting him on the back.

    Although he said to send him a message if anything happened, or when Lu Quanzhen broke through to Golden Core, he himself wasn’t sure about future events.

    “I’ll see you off, Uncle,” Lu Quanzhen nodded and said softly.

    He walked out of the Cave Dwelling with his uncle, then saw him off out of the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

    “Quanzhen, take good care of yourself. Remember, don’t act impulsively in anything, always think thrice before acting. In this world, only your own strength is eternal!” Qu Changge said to his nephew.

    These were the words his master had given him years ago, and over the years, he had deeply understood their meaning.

    So now he passed these words on to his nephew.

    After speaking, his figure turned into a streak of light, soaring into the sky and disappearing.

    “Uncle, rest assured, I will definitely break through to Golden Core within a hundred years!” Lu Quanzhen looked in the direction his uncle had left, clenching his fists, his brow revealing a determined expression.

    He knew how difficult it was to break through to Golden Core within a hundred years!

    Only the most Top-Tier geniuses could hope to break through to Golden Core within a hundred years!

    Half a year ago, forget about Golden Core in a hundred years.

    Even Foundation Establishment before sixty seemed difficult for him!

    Even though he now had a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root and Foundation Establishment was within reach, breaking through to Golden Core within a hundred years was still extremely difficult and uncertain.

    But no matter what, he now had a goal to strive for in his heart, to work hard towards this goal!

    In the azure cloud layers, surrounded by mist, a huge spirit ship enveloped in spiritual light was swiftly cruising through the sky.

    In a guest room on the second floor of the spirit ship.

    Lu Changsheng was embracing the jade-like bodies of his two wives, experiencing the joy of traveling a thousand miles in a day.

    Afterwards!

    He embraced the smooth, fragrant bodies of his wives, whispering sweet nothings.

    However, at this moment, a stream of Spiritual Energy suddenly surged into his body, turning into liquid Spiritual Energy and entering his dantian, accompanied by a system prompt.

    [Congratulations to the host, your first offspring has broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, you have gained one chance to draw a prize!]

    “Hm!? Ninth level of Qi Refining!?”

    Lu Changsheng heard this system prompt and was slightly stunned, feeling surprised and confused.

    How did his son Lu Quanzhen break through from the sixth level of Qi Refining to the eighth level not long ago,

    And now another child has broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining!?

    What’s going on?

    They don’t work hard when I’m at home?

    I go on one long trip, and they have miraculous encounters and level up?

    Not only that, but the system even gave a “gift” for the ninth level of Qi Refining.

    He had thought that in terms of his children’s cultivation, he would have to wait at least until they broke through to Foundation Establishment for a new achievement reward.

    Unexpectedly, the ninth level of Qi Refining was enough.

    “Is it because the ninth level of Qi Refining is considered the peak of Qi Refining, so there’s a reward?” Lu Changsheng mused to himself.

    Then, with a slight mental shift, he opened the system panel to look at his son Lu Quanzhen’s attribute panel.

    [Name: Lu Quanzhen]

    [Lifespan: 28/121]

    [Talent: Fourth-Tier Spirit Root]

    [Cultivation: Ninth level of Qi Refining]

    [Ability: Management Compatibility (61%)]

    “So it really is Quanzhen”

    Looking at his son Lu Quanzhen’s attribute panel, Lu Changsheng’s heart paused, wondering what experiences his son Lu Quanzhen had gone through.

    He didn’t look or think too much, continuing to cuddle and whisper sweet nothings with his wives Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan..

    After all, at such an intimate moment, how could he be distracted by other thoughts?

    A long while later.

    “We should reach Qingluan Immortal City in a few days,” Lu Changsheng said as he walked out of the room with his wives onto the deck to get some fresh air, looking at the rolling sea of clouds outside.

    “We’ve been away for so long this time, I wonder how things are at home,” Lu Miaoge, with her ethereal nd refined appearance, said in a voice as gentle as water.

    This trip had lasted a year and a half, which was the first time she had been away from home for so long. She couldn’t help but worry about the situation at home.

    “With Zixiao in charge at home, and Uncle and Muping at Qingzhu Mountain, everything should be fine. There’s no need to worry,” Lu Changsheng said softly, holding his wife’s delicate hand.

    He wasn’t worried about the situation at home.

    After all, Sumeru was there to keep watch.

    And Hong Lian could also act as half a Golden Core cultivator.

    What he wanted to know now was what was going on with his son Lu Quanzhen.

    Not only had his Spirit Root upgraded to Fourth-Tier, but he had also broken through from the sixth level to the ninth level of Qi Refining in such a short time, which was simply astonishing!

    Even when he himself had cheats back then, it wasn’t this fierce.

    After chatting and getting some fresh air for a while, the three returned to their room.

    At this time, Lu Changsheng also remembered the prize draw he had obtained and thought to himself, “System, draw!”

    A golden light began to spin on the pale red wheel.

    After five seconds, the wheel slowed down. Under Lu Changsheng’s gaze, the golden light stopped on ‘Treasure’.

    [Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Fourth-Tier spirit plant: Five Elements Fruit Tree!]

    [The reward has been sent to the system space, the host can check it at any time]

    A spirit tree with five-colored luster flowing, bearing numerous fruits, appeared from the big wheel, accompanied by the system’s voice.

    “A Fourth-Tier spirit plant, Five Elements Fruit Tree!?”

    Lu Changsheng heard this system prompt, his heart suddenly pausing.

    If Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan werrn’t there, he would have barely been able to contain his excitement.

    Third-Tier spirit plants were called heaven and earth spirit plants!

    Then Fourth-Tier spirit plants could be called heaven and earth spirit roots!

    Especially this ‘Five Elements Fruit Tree’, whose name he had heard before.

    The fruits borne by this tree were called Five Elements Spirit Fruits, also known as ‘Golden Core Fruits’!

    Because these Five Elements Spirit Fruits not only could increase the chances of forming a Golden Core by 30%, but also had the effect of helping form a High-Tier Golden Core, making them extremely rare and precious!

    There were even rumors that consuming such spirit fruits when forming a Nascent Soul could provide some help!

    Lu Changsheng never imagined that while he had always wanted to draw a heaven and earth spirit plant, this time he would directly get a Fourth-Tier fruit tree!

    And such a rare and precious fruit tree at that!

    With this Five Elements Fruit Tree, it could be said that his family could steadily produce Golden Core cultivators generation after generation!

    Chapter Summary

    Lu Changsheng's nephew, Lu Quanzhen, makes rapid progress in cultivation under the guidance of his mysterious uncle, Qu Changge. Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng, returning from a long journey, learns of his son's breakthrough and receives a system reward - a rare Five Elements Fruit Tree. This powerful Artifact promises to secure his family's cultivation future for generations to come.

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