Chapter 311: Xiyue, How About I Propose to Your Master?

“Use!”

Lu Changsheng used the third-rank musical skill from the system space.

Suddenly, a wealth of musical knowledge flooded his mind.

“Introduction to Music Dao”

“First-Rank Musical Compendium”

“Second-Rank Musical Compendium”

“Third-Rank Musical Compendium”

“Playing the Flute, Blowing the Xiao, and Strumming the Qin”

“Great Music Is Silent; Great Elegance Has No Melody”

A long time passed.

“This third-rank musical skill is something else!?”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, dazed as if awakening from a dream, with a look of surprise and doubt.

Before this, he knew a bit about music, but not much.

He only knew that there was a sect in Jiang Kingdom called the “Phantom Sound Gate.”

This sect was famous for its music and dance.

Many high-class courtesans in the Market flower houses also knew some music and dance.

They could use music and dance to cleanse the psyche of cultivators, calming their minds.

The more skilled ones could even help break through mental barriers and bottlenecks.

But now, after gaining the third-rank skill, Lu Changsheng realized these methods were just a small part of music.

The skill he obtained, though basic, was comprehensive!

Besides calming the mind and dispelling inner demons, music had many other uses.

For example, integrating musical techniques with wind techniques to attack people.

Infusing Divine Sense attacks into music to influence, interfere, and confuse others.

Or using music to aid in illusion or charm techniques.

“I heard the main cultivation of Phantom Sound Gate is music techniques, specializing in vocal music and dance, with secondary cultivation in illusion and charm techniques.”

“It seems their disciples usually combine music with illusion and charm techniques in combat.”

Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, musing.

“Hey, I have the Immortal Grace Technique, the Peach Blossom Gu, and the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body. I’m practically the perfect candidate for cultivating charm techniques.”

“If I switch to charm and music techniques, wouldn’t my future be limitless?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng paused, thinking that his situation was very suitable for following the path of Phantom Sound Gate.

First, he had the looks and aura.

Secondly, the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body greatly enhanced charm techniques.

But thinking about being like a male succubus, using charm techniques to fight, Lu Changsheng felt a chill and quickly dismissed the idea.

Compared to such underhanded methods, he still preferred straightforward combat, using brute strength to overpower his enemies.

“But I could try combining music with my Talisman Formation.”

“Playing the flute while deploying thousands of talismans, using the talismans to kill and the music to interfere.”

Lu Changsheng considered another direction.

To him, that would be much cooler.

But to achieve this level, one would need to be very familiar with both talisman and music arts.

It also required a great degree of mental control from the caster.

Otherwise, a single mistake could lead to failure.

“I can play around with it for showing off, but in real combat, better not.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the idea.

Although he believed he could multitask, his music techniques weren’t powerful enough since he didn’t cultivate music techniques.

Instead of using music to interfere with others, it would be better to focus on Talisman Formations or fighting with a Magical Sword or treasure.

Evening.

Lu Family Mansion.

After dinner, Lu Changsheng took out a bamboo flute and played with it.

Then he placed the flute to his lips and gently blew.

“Woo—”

The flute’s sound was melodious and pleasing, drawing the attention of his wives and children, who looked at him with surprise and astonishment.

“Chirp!”

The Green Jade Luan Bird raised by Lu Miaoyun in the backyard head the flute and immediately flew up, dancing in the air with an ethereal grace.

Lu Changsheng originally just wanted to show off.

But at this moment, he felt an unexpected tranquility.

His entire body felt a strange clarity, as if his spirit and body were being purified.

After the tune ended.

“No wonder they say music helps cultivate character and break through mental barriers. Even I feel some benefit.”

Lu Changsheng thought with a slight realization.

“It sounds good!”

“Husband, you know music!?”

“Husband, what’s the name of this tune?”

At this moment, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen all looked at him with amazement, asking in surprise.

Especially Lu Miaohuan and Qu Zhenzhen, whose beautiful eyes were filled with admiration and affection.

“Wow, Father is amazing!”

“Father, I want to hear more!”

“Father, I want to learn this! I want to learn this!”

The little ones shouted excitedly, especially Lu Wangshu, who ran to her father with sparkling eyes, expressing her desire to learn.

“Haha, I just played around with it a bit to cultivate character.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his wife, smiling with joy.

Then he patted his precious daughter’s head and looked at his children, saying, “Alright, alright, I’ll play another tune. If you like it, Father can teach you.”

He was quite willing to teach his children music.

Especially his daughter Lu Wangshu, who wasted time and didn’t focus on proper study!

Then Lu Changsheng continued to play.

There was no fixed melody, just an expression of his mood, freely conveyed.

Under the influence of the third-rank skill, a tune naturally formed, full of his current joy and contentment, pleasing to the ear.

After all, this was the life he pursued.

Flowers under the moon, romance in the breeze.

A happy family, harmonious and carefree, with eternal cultivation.

After the tune ended, his wives and children cheered with admiration, making Lu Changsheng feel quite pleased with this skill.

Then he sat down and began teaching his children music.

For cultivators, as long as they imprinted the music score in a Jade Slip, it was easy to learn.

The difficult part was infusing Spiritual Energy into the music techniques.

But Lu Changsheng taught in the simplest way, personally guiding them, which gave him a sense of accomplishment.

Half a month later, Xu Ruoyin came out of seclusion.

She successfully contracted the Heavenly Demon Phoenix as her life-bound spirit beast!

The Heavenly Demon Phoenix, originally just a hatchling, had grown significantly after the contract, though its strength hadn’t noticeably increased.

“Husband.”

Xu Ruoyin immediately came to see Lu Changsheng.

She wore a fiery red dress, her tall, graceful figure even more striking. Her long, fiery red hair had gained a faint golden sheen, making her aura even more noble and sacred.

Lu Changsheng had read the Beast Scripture and knew that cultivating this technique would bring changes according to the contracted beast.

“Hmm, not bad.”

Lu Changsheng nodded lightly as he looked at Xu Ruoyin.

With Hong Lian guarding her, there was no chance of anything going wrong in her cultivation.

“When do you plan to break through to Foundation Establishment?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“I’ll follow your lead, Husband.”

Xu Ruoyin replied, her red lips curving into a slight smile.

“Do you need a Foundation Establishment Pill to break through?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

If she needed the pill, he would send her back to the Xu Family for the breakthrough, saving the pill.

After all, now that she had the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, he no longer intended to keep her imprisoned.

On one hand, she had mostly returned to his side.

On the other hand, he had promised Hong Lian.

As long as Xu Ruoyin behaved well, he would let her go and even reward her.

Now that she had done so, he wouldn’t go back on his word.

Besides, he couldn’t keep her locked in Sumeru Cave Heaven forever.

It wasn’t feasible and would be a waste.

As far as he knew, the Zheng Family of Centipede Ridge had not produced a Foundation Establishment disciple for years, and they were now completely controlled by the Yushui Xu Family, with no chance of reclaiming their spiritual land.

The Yushui Xu Family had initially taken the Zheng Family as a vassal because of the spiritual land at Centipede Ridge.

On one hand, Centipede Ridge was rich in spiritual insects, matching the Xu Family’s beast-taming industry.

On the other hand, the Yushui Xu Family planned to use Centipede Ridge as a base to expand their business once Xu Ruoyin or another family disciple broke through to Foundation Establishment.

So, Lu Changsheng planned to send Xu Ruoyin back as a planted seed.

“Now that I have the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, I don’t need a Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Xu Ruoyin replied softly.

Her cultivation technique was profound, and her spiritual power had already been refined to the extreme.

Now that she had contracted the Heavenly Demon Phoenix as her life-bound spirit beast, she was confident she could break through without the pill.

“Alright, in that case, you can break through here.”

“It’ll be easier to explain when you return to the Xu Family after breaking through.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Return home!?”

Xu Ruoyin’s heart skipped a beat when she heard this. She looked up at Lu Changsheng, her beautiful eyes filled with joy and disbelief.

She thought she would have to wait decades before leaving here.

She didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to say she could return after breaking through.

After nearly eight years in Sumeru Cave Heaven, it was impossible not to miss home.

After all, she hadn’t returned in so long. Her parents and grandfather must be very worried.

“Of course. I said before, as long as you behave, I’ll let you go.”

Lu Changsheng lightly pinched her cheek and smiled.

“Thank you, Husband!”

At this moment, Xu Ruoyin was filled with endless gratitude, moved to tears.

“Haha, alright, take care of your state of mind these days, then prepare to break through to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked her smooth, shiny hair and said softly.

Then he continued, “By the way, I need to talk to Hong Lian.”

“Senior Hong Lian.”

Xu Ruoyin immediately called out to Hong Lian.

Instantly, an Ancient Talisman, about the size of two fingers, engraved with mythical beast patterns, flew out from her forehead.

The talisman glowed with red light, and countless tiny red dots floated out, forming the sacred figure of a woman wearing a red palace robe with gold embroidery, a perfect face, and a faint, ethereal body.

“Young Master.”

Hong Lian’s gentle, elegant voice echoed.

“Hong Lian, do you know any methods for cultivating spiritual veins?”

“Besides spirit source beads and spiritual eyes, what else can make spiritual veins grow and advance quickly?”

Lu Changsheng asked Hong Lian.

“Methods for cultivating spiritual veins?”

Hong Lian pondered before replying, “The Vermilion Bird Palace I once belonged to indeed had methods to accelerate the growth of spiritual veins.”

“But such methods consume a vast amount of precious resources.”

“And they require a Feng Shui Master and a Dragon-Seeker to set up.”

Hong Lian explained that she knew of several Natural Treasures that could accelerate spiritual vein growth.

But these things weren’t as simple as spirit source beads or spiritual eyes. They required Feng Shui Masters and Dragon-Seekers to set them up.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to integrate them into the spiritual veins, and they might even harm the original veins.

Although she knew many skills, she didn’t master these two.

“Feng Shui Master, Dragon-Seeker.”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

He had only heard of Dragon-Seekers.

He knew there were people skilled in vein surveying, finding spiritual veins, and spiritual eyes.

But he hadn’t heard of Feng Shui Masters.

“Yes.”

Hong Lian explained the two professions to Lu Changsheng.

Feng Shui Masters could straighten out earth veins, change Feng Shui patterns, and accelerate the growth of spiritual veins.

High-level Feng Shui Masters could even influence the world’s fate through Feng Shui patterns.

But this skill was extremely rare, with only a few people capable of mastering it.

Besides surveying spiritual veins and eyes, Dragon-Seekers could also extract the essence of spiritual veins to nurture other veins.

“The simplest method for cultivating spiritual veins is to nourish them with Spirit Stones, especially Top-Tier ones.”

“These Spirit Stones not only contain abundant spiritual energy but can also absorb spiritual energy from the world, affecting the surrounding environment.”

“However, if Young Master wants to cultivate the family’s second-rank spiritual vein to a third-rank one, the resources consumed would far exceed those needed to cultivate a Golden Core cultivator.”

Hong Lian continued, explaining that rapidly advancing spiritual veins was extremely difficult.

Many noble families and immortal sects had gradually cultivated their spiritual veins over time.

“Phew!”

Lu Changsheng exhaled deeply, feeling a headache.

Unless he drew a large amount of spiritual eye materials or Feng Shui and Dragon-Seeker skills, he felt it was impossible to cultivate the family’s spiritual vein to the third rank before forming his Golden Core.

Even if he drew the skills, the family’s financial resources would make it hard to cultivate the vein to the third rank.

“Alright, I understand.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and then asked Hong Lian about other matters.

In the past, Ling Zixiao was his encyclopedia.

But now, Hong Lian had taken over that role.

A month and a half later, Xu Ruoyin began her Foundation Establishment breakthrough.

With Hong Lian around, Lu Changsheng wasn’t worried.

But to be safe, he still gave Xu Ruoyin his Foundation Establishment Pill.

He told her to take the pill if she encountered any problems during the breakthrough.

On this day, Lu Changsheng learned through the Yin-Yang Communication Talisman that Xiao Xiyue had arrived at Bihu Mountain, so he went to meet her.

It had been a few years since he last saw Xiao Xiyue.

“Xiyue, have you finished your work in the Luoyun Mountain Range?”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he looked at Xiao Xiyue, who wore a moon-white dress and had a cold and noble face.

“Senior Sister broke through to Golden Core, so I returned to congratulate her and host the ceremony. When I learned you were back, I came to see you.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes softened as she spoke quietly.

She mainly came to see Lu Changsheng and visit her daughter.

“I see.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that the situation in the Luoyun Mountain Range wasn’t over yet.

He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Xiao Xiyue’s slender waist, gazing at her celestial beauty with a deep voice, “Xiyue, I missed you.”

Such tender, loving words made Xiao Xiyue’s delicate body tremble.

The words she had prepared to say were swallowed back, and she could only let out a soft hum through her nose.

Lu Changsheng held her tightly, whispering words of longing in her ear.

At this moment, he could also feel Xiao Xiyue’s deep, endless longing for him.

They shared their feelings of longing with each other.

After who knows how long, Lu Changsheng deeply embraced the Fairy Xiyue.

Her hair was disheveled, with a few strands sticking to her no longer cold and noble face. Her beautiful eyes were half-open, half-closed, filled with emotion.

“Xiyue, how about I go to Azure Cloud Sect and propose to your master?”

Lu Changsheng whispered his longing for Xiao Xiyue.

“Ah?”

Xiao Xiyue’s soft body lay quietly in Lu Changsheng’s arms, not moving, basking in the afterglow of their reunion.

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, countless emotions surged in her heart—joy, shyness, anxiety, and excitement.

On her way back, she had been struggling internally.

She knew that if she continued to indulge in this relationship, her future would be hopeless for Golden Core Formation.

But she couldn’t bring herself to give up on this relationship.

So she planned to set a deadline with Lu Changsheng, planning to enter seclusion after reaching late Foundation Establishment.

But when she saw Lu Changsheng, all the words she had prepared vanished.

And now, his words had completely thrown her off balance.

“Changsheng, why are you suddenly talking about this?”

Xiao Xiyue asked, a bit flustered.

“I feel like it’s too unfair to you.”

“So I want to be with you openly and legitimately. Besides, Wangshu is already this big. Xiyue, you can’t keep avoiding people. I want to tell everyone that you are the mistress of the Lu Family.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue and spoke softly.

Although his initial interest in Xiao Xiyue was sparked by her beauty, and they both had their own agendas, they had developed deep feelings for each other over the years.

When he established the Lu Family in Bihu Mountain, he held a wedding for all his wives. He noticed a bit of longing in Xiao Xiyue’s expression.

She wanted to be with him openly and hold a grand ceremony!

So he promised her that he would gain her master’s approval and propose at Azure Cloud Sect, holding a grand ceremony!

He wasn’t sure if he had gained approval now.

But he believed he was in a position to propose.

Whether it worked or not was another matter, but he had to show his intention!

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue lightly bit her lip, looking dazed.

“What’s wrong, Xiyue? Is something bothering you?”

Lu Changsheng hugged her tightly, asking softly.

He had sensed earlier that Xiao Xiyue had something on her mind, so he brought this up early.

“Nothing.” Xiao Xiyue shook her head slightly.

“We’ve been together so long; there’s nothing you can’t say.”

Lu Changsheng said with a calm expression.

“Senior Sister’s breakthrough made me…”

Xiao Xiyue hesitated for a moment before softly expressing her thoughts.

She didn’t want to deceive Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, realizing that Xiao Xiyue was still struggling with this issue.

Or perhaps she had always buried it in her heart, deliberately avoiding it.

Her Senior Sister Chu Qingyi’s breakthrough to Golden Core made Xiao Xiyue face the issue again.

Lu Changsheng understood her feelings.

After all, if she didn’t have a strong Dao heart or enough ambition for cultivation, Xiao Xiyue wouldn’t have chosen to cultivate the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique in the first place.

“Xiyue, trust me. Before you reach Golden Core, I will find a way to reconcile everything.”

Lu Changsheng held her jade-like hand, his expression serious and determined.

Even though he wasn’t confident, he still said this to give her a sense of security.

Seeing Xiao Xiyue’s hesitant expression, Lu Changsheng changed the subject, “Xiyue, what do you think about what I just said?”

“Caiyun Zhenren should be aware of my existence.”

“When I went to Azure Cloud Sect before, I was challenged by Immortal Lady Meng, and it was your master who helped me.”

“This should mean that Caiyun Zhenren somewhat approves of me, right?”

Lu Changsheng smiled, “I also received an invitation from Azure Cloud Sect for your Senior Sister Qingyi’s Golden Core ceremony. How about I accompany you to see Caiyun Zhenren then?”

“Master hasn’t returned yet; she’s still overseeing the Luoyun Mountain Range.”

Xiao Xiyue reflexively replied.

“Caiyun Zhenren hasn’t returned? In that case, let me know when she does, and I’ll go with you to see her.”

Lu Changsheng’s hand slid along her smooth skin, taking advantage of the moment.

Xiao Xiyue frowned slightly, biting her lip, her eyes showing a trace of confusion.

Wasn’t she talking about the Golden Core issue? How did it turn into meeting her master?

“Alright, alright, don’t overthink it. I’m here for everything. Just relax.”

Lu Changsheng said softly, continuing to comfort her.

After a long time, they finished their intimate moment and dressed.

Xiao Xiyue was still a bit dazed, realizing she had agreed to take Lu Changsheng to see her master.

But deep down, she did want to be with him openly and proudly.

“Let’s go. Wangshu will be thrilled to see you back.”

Lu Changsheng smiled at the beautiful fairy before him.

“Mm.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes softened at the mention of her daughter.

They flew towards Bishui Lake together.

After all, except for class time and meditation, Lu Wangshu was usually at Bishui Lake.

Soon, they saw their daughter at Bishui Lake.

A large Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle was pulling a small boat.

This small boat was no ordinary boat. It had a tea stove, fish basket, storage bag, bait box, fishing rod, defensive formation, speed formation, and a small attack cannon.

This was a simple puppet boat created by Lu Xian’er for his little sister.

At this moment, Lu Wangshu stood gracefully on the boat, wearing a pink and white dress, playing a jade flute, emitting a clear and pleasant sound.

“When did Wangshu learn to play the flute?”

Xiao Xiyue asked, surprised and delighted at her daughter’s actions.

She had taught her daughter to play the zither before, but Wangshu lost interest after a short time.

“Lu Wangshu, you’re really a genius.”

Lu Changsheng said helplessly, watching his daughter.

A while ago, Wangshu had pestered him to learn music techniques. He thought she had finally become interested in something artistic.

But now, seeing how her flute playing attracted many spirit fish, he realized why she had learned it.

He really couldn’t understand why his daughter loved fishing so much.

At this moment, the lake water suddenly surged.

A massive, crimson fish with long whiskers, almost a demon beast, was pulled out of the water by Wangshu’s fishing rod.

It opened its mouth, revealing sharp fangs, and charged at Wangshu’s boat.

“Finally caught it!”

Wangshu’s face lit up with a happy smile as she infused her spiritual power.

“Whoosh—”

The boat’s small cannon fired a blast of cold wind.

As the big fish stiffened from the cold wind, another cannon shot out a small lightning bolt, paralyzing the fish completely, allowing Wangshu to reel it in.

“Dad, Mom!”

Wangshu looked up at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue in the sky, her face beaming with joy.

She then happily shouted, “Look, I caught a King Carp! Tonight, I’ll make fish soup for you!”

“Wangshu.”

Xiao Xiyue approached, her eyes full of love as she looked at her beautiful daughter.

Although they were mother and daughter, standing together, they looked like sisters, their features remarkably similar.

However, Xiao Xiyue cultivated the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, so even when facing Lu Changsheng and Wangshu, she appeared like an otherworldly fairy—gentle but with a hint of cold nobility.

Wangshu, on the other hand, resembled a younger version of Xiao Xiyue, always smiling brightly, full of grace.

She eagerly shared her joy with her mother, showing off her newly learned music and her beloved little boat.

Although Lu Xian’er built this boat for free.

She still used her own savings to pay for the materials.

And this boat wasn’t completed all at once; she added and upgraded several parts later.

Lu Changsheng quietly watched his lively, cheerful daughter, not saying anything to her.

Although he had high expectations for Wangshu, he wasn’t too strict with her as long as she didn’t neglect her cultivation.

After all, even though Wangshu loved to play, she was sensible and hadn’t fallen behind in her cultivation.