Chapter 354: Seventy Spirit Root Offsprings and the Idea of Relocation!

Time flew by, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Changsheng, although he started training in the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra, didn’t need to stay in seclusion due to the Yin-Yang Dual Qi. He even skipped daily meditation.

So, he spent his days refining pills, drawing talismans, making puppets, and spending time with his wives and children.

However, since the family’s pill refiner, Li Xingruo, was in seclusion preparing for Foundation Establishment, he spent most of his time refining pills.

On this day, Lu Changsheng was refining pills.

Suddenly, a mysterious sensation accompanied by the system’s notification sound rang out.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for reaching seventy Spirit Root offspring! You’ve earned one lucky draw chance!]

“Hmm!?”

Lu Changsheng perked up when he heard the notification sound.

It wasn’t just because the system gave him a gift.

It was also because this child’s Spirit Root was quite exceptional, likely a High-Tier Spirit Root!

“System.”

Lu Changsheng silently called out in his mind.

[Name: Not yet named]

[Lifespan: 1/77]

[Talent: Third-Tier Spirit Root]

[Cultivation: None]

[Ability: Dual Cultivation (40%)]

“As expected, it’s a Third-Tier Spirit Root!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyebrows revealed a hint of a smile.

As time passed, the speed at which he had children gradually slowed.

However, the quality of his offspring was getting higher!

Now, he had a total of two hundred and sixteen children.

Out of these two hundred and sixteen children, seventy had Spirit Roots.

This ratio was truly astonishing!

And among these seventy children, there were two with First-Tier Spirit Roots, one with a Second-Tier Spirit Root, and two with Third-Tier Spirit Roots!

Including Lu Ping’an, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Caizhen, who had their Spirit Roots enhanced postnatally, there were five with Fourth-Tier Spirit Roots, seven with Fifth-Tier Spirit Roots, and twelve with Sixth-Tier Spirit Roots!

If you also count Lu Qingshan’s Metal-attribute Spiritual Body, Lu Wangshu’s Blood Talisman Spirit Body, Nangong Yaoyao’s Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, and Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe’s Dragon Chant Physiques.

The quality of his children could be said to surpass all the surrounding family forces!

Even the Jin Family at Jinlong Ridge, a False Core family, couldn’t compare to the Lu Family.

“Heh, no wonder it’s me.”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride when thinking about this.

After all, these were the results of his hard work!

In just thirty-eight short years, he not only completed the journey that took other families hundreds of years but also far surpassed them.

Most family forces, when first established, had to worry about a lack of successors.

But the Lu Family didn’t need to worry about this problem at all.

Not only were geniuses emerging from the family continuously, but his children were also beginning to reach Foundation Establishment!

“If I remember correctly, this child’s mother is from the Mo Family of Tiemulin, right?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the system interface and thought for a moment.

Currently, he had sixty-four concubines.

So, it wasn’t possible to remember all the details, like their pregnancy times, as clearly as in the early years.

After finishing refining the pills, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion.

Lu Miaoyun saw Lu Changsheng ad told him about the newborn.

Long ago, Lu Changsheng had instructed Lu Miaoyun to inform him wheneer a child was born.

If he was at home, he would always go to see them.

When he saw it was a son, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

It wasn’t that he preferred boys over girls.

It’s just that this child’s talent was in Dual Cultivation.

If it were a daughter, it would really be a waste of talent.

After all, what father would want his daughter to walk the path of Dual Cultivation?

“System, draw the prize!”

After checking on the child, Lu Changsheng silently commanded and began the lucky draw.

A light red roulette wheel appeared, and a golden light flashed, spinning rapidly.

After a moment, the golden light slowed down and stopped at ‘Pet’.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the spirit pet: Iron-Eating Beast!]

[The reward has been issued to the system space, and the host can view it at any time.]

A chubby, adorable, short-limbed bear with black and white fur appeared on the roulette wheel, accompanied by the system’s notification sound.

“Iron-Eating Beast?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the pet cub, stunned.

Isn’t this a panda?

After drawing so many powerful pets, suddenly getting such a cute one, Lu Changsheng felt a bit out of place.

He focused his mind and checked the specific details of the Iron-Eating Beast in the system space.

[Spirit Pet: Iron-Eating Beast]

[Grade: Heaven-Tier, Top]

[Description: An ancient variant fierce beast, lazy by nature, grows by consuming metal ores. It can reach its peak after six hundred years, becoming a fourth-rank demon beast.]

“Wow, a variant fierce beast.”

Lu Changsheng read the description and was momentarily speechless.

He looked at the Iron-Eating Beast in the system space, wanting to see where it was fierce.

“Extract!”

Suddenly, a baby-sized, chubby, black-and-white panda appeared before him.

This Iron-Eating Beast looked drowsy and clueless, utterly adorable, with no sign of fierceness.

Lu Changsheng picked up the Iron-Eating Beast and weighed it slightly, finding it quite hefty.

“Yiyi~”

The Iron-Eating Beast made a soft, cat-like sound, curling its short limbs into a ball, resembling a black-and-white furball, making it irresistible to squeeze.

Indeed, Lu Changsheng held it in his arms and gently squeezed it. The black-and-white panda immediately made a happy sound and rolled slightly.

“And you’re telling me this is a variant fierce beast?”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but laugh at its cute appearance.

It really didn’t seem to be related to fierce beasts or demon beasts.

“But this black and white does have a bit of a Yin-Yang Taiji vibe.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Iron-Eating Beast, thinking of his Yin-Yang Creation Sutra.

But then he thought that carrying such a spirit pet would be a bit embarrassing.

“Forget it, let’s give it to Little He.”

Lu Changsheng thought about it and decided to give the Iron-Eating Beast to his daughter, Lu Linghe, as a pet.

But then he remembered that his daughter and his son, Lu Lingxiao, were twins.

If he only gave a gift to his daughter and not his son, it would seem like he was too biased as a father.

“Maybe I should give it to Ping’an instead. This Iron-Eating Beast should be quite fierce when it grows up.”

Lu Changsheng stroked his chin.

Although he couldn’t see where the Iron-Eating Beast was fierce, he still believed in its bloodline grade.

But Lu Ping’an was currently at White Tiger Mountain and not at home.

Besides, he felt that this Iron-Eating Beast wouldn’t be of much use to Lu Ping’an.

After all, it would take decades for this spirit pet to grow up and become useful in battle.

“Forget it, I’ll give it to Little He.”

Lu Changsheng took out a Spirit Nourishing Pill, fed it to the Iron-Eating Beast, and placed it in a Spirit Beast Bag, deciding to give it to his daughter, Lu Linghe.

As for his son, Lu Lingxiao, he would consider giving him a different gift, like an exotic fire, later.

“Zixiao, what do you think about giving this to Little He as a pet?”

Lu Changsheng found Ling Zixiao and took out the chubby Iron-Eating Beast from the spirit pet bag.

“What’s this?”

Ling Zixiao, dressed in a lake-blue palace dress, looked dignified and elegant as she examined the black-and-white furball before her.

She cultivated the Twelve Heavenly Demon God Scripture, and when she looked at this cute creature, she could feel a faint sense of menace from it.

“This is a demon beast that hatched from an egg I obtained earlier. It’s called an Iron-Eating Beast. I thought of giving it to Little He as a companion.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

“Iron-Eating Beast?”

Ling Zixiao had never heard of this name.

But she knew her senses weren’t wrong. This Iron-Eating Beast was far from ordinary.

“Husband, isn’t this a bit too precious?”

Ling Zixiao was happy, but she still felt that giving such a spirit beast to their daughter as a pet was a bit extravagant.

“Hehe, if it were any worse, it wouldn’t be worthy of my daughter.”

“I just feel that giving it to Little He and not to Lingxiao would make me seem biased as a father.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

“Lingxiao seems more interested in puppets. You could give him a puppet.”

Ling Zixiao suggested, thinking that her daughter would love the chubby Iron-Eating Beast.

“As for Lingxiao, when he grows up and starts cultivating, I have other gifts for him.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He had already instructed his son, Lu Yun, to collect Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fires.

Because relying on the system to draw them was too uncertain.

Not to mention whether he could draw them.

Even if he did, it wouldn’t necessarily be as lucky as before, compatible with the Dragon Chant Physique.

So, he thought that buying them externally might yield a good Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire if he was lucky.

“Thank you, husband. I’m sure Little He will love it.”

Ling Zixiao said with a smile.

She knew Lu Changsheng was very fond of Lu Wangshu and had given her a Xuan Turtle as a pet.

Now, Lu Changsheng was giving this Iron-Eating Beast to their daughter, Lu Linghe, as a show of affection.

Then, the two of them went to the Lu Family Mansion to visit their children.

Although the two little ones had their own courtyards, they mostly stayed in Bai Ling or Lu Wangshu’s courtyard.

“Call her sister.”

At this moment, in the small courtyard, Lu Wangshu was holding the two little ones and speaking.

“Sister.”

Lu Linghe called out loudly and obediently, while Lu Lingxiao’s response was more perfunctory.

“Say ‘Sister, I love you.’”

“Sister, I love you!”

“Sister, I love you.”

“Lu Lingxiao, your tone isn’t sincere enough. Do it again and give your sister a smile.”

Just as Lu Changsheng reached the courtyard, he heard this and couldn’t help but feel a bit speechless.

He immediately said, “Heh, it seems Wangshu, Lingxiao, and Little He are getting along well.”

“Yes.”

Ling Zixiao nodded, not saying much.

She didn’t think much of her children being bullied.

She just thought her daughter might not be very smart.

When she grows up, will she be easily deceived or bullied?

“Father, Aunt.”

Lu Wangshu, seeing Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao, immediately put down the two little ones and greeted them obediently and elegantly.

“Father, Mother.”

The two little ones called out.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng found this scene amusing and stepped forward to chat with his children, showing concern.

Then, he took out a puppet and the Iron-Eating Beast, giving them to Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe respectively.

“Eh, Father, what’s this?”

Lu Wangshu, seeing the Iron-Eating Beast, was immediately attracted by its adorable appearance and asked with sparkling eyes.

“Oh dear, I forgot this daughter likes everything.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

Then he smiled and said, “This is called an Iron-Eating Beast. It’s a spirit beast your father obtained, and I thought it was cute, so I decided to give it to Little He as a pet.”

“Why, do you like it?”

“I’m too grown up to like something like this.”

Lu Wangshu said with her chin slightly raised.

Although she liked it, she was too embarrassed to take her sister’s pet with her aunt present.

Besides, as sisters, she and Little He shared everything, so there was no need to fight over good things.

“Little He, do you like this?”

Ling Zixiao asked her daughter, Lu Linghe.

Lu Linghe didn’t speak, but looked at the chubby Iron-Eating Beast in front of her and reached out with her chubby little hand to poke it.

The black-and-white panda immediately curled up its hands and feet into a ball and rolled around on the ground.

Seeing this, Lu Linghe poked it again, and the Iron-Eating Beast rolled again.

“Yay, yay, yay!”

Lu Linghe immediately became interested and played happily with the black-and-white panda.

However, after rolling for a while, the Iron-Eating Beast got tired, panting heavily and lying down lazily, refusing to roll anymore.

“Father, Mother, it’s not moving.”

Lu Linghe said, trying to pick up the Iron-Eating Beast.

But even though she was much stronger than ordinary children, she couldn’t lift the Iron-Eating Beast.

Instead, she tired herself out and plopped down on the ground with a thud, panting heavily.

Seeing this, Ling Zixiao sighed and covered her forehead.

“Wangshu, take care of the Iron-Eating Beast for your sister.”

Lu Changsheng realized that if his daughter, Lu Linghe, were to take care of it, she might end up overfeeding it to death.

“Father, the name Iron-Eating Beast doesn’t sound very nice. Is there another name?”

Lu Wangshu suggested.

“No, you can give it a name.”

Lu Changsheng said casually.

“Hmm, since it rolls so well, let’s call it Rolling.”

Lu Wangshu thought for a moment, then looked at her sister and said in a clear voice, “How about it, Little He? Does the name Rolling sound good?”

“It sounds good!”

Lu Linghe nodded repeatedly, agreeing with her sister.

After spending so much time with Lu Wangshu, she was already acting like a little follower.

Although Ling Zixiao felt that the name didn’t quite match the spirit beast, she didn’t say anything since the children liked it. She just asked them to take good care of the Iron-Eating Beast.

Three months later.

Lu Changsheng received a message from Li Xingruo, saying that she was ready to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided to take Li Xingruo to Sumeru Cave Heaven for the breakthrough.

On one hand, breaking through at Bihu Mountain would cause quite a commotion, even with formation techniques to conceal it.

On the other hand, Li Xingruo had been at Bihu Mountain for many years as a second-rank pill refiner. With her parents deceased and only a sister left, she was trustworthy.

Moreover, as his concubine, she was now listed in the family genealogy, providing an additional layer of security.

“Hmm?”

When Lu Changsheng arrived at Li Xingruo’s courtyard, he noticed that only the bedroom was lit.

“Going to bed this early.”

He chuckled softly, guessing what she meant.

Foundation Establishment was a major event, and it was natural to feel nervous.

It could be relieved a bit through Dual Cultivation.

He walked towards the bedroom and pushed the door open.

Inside the bedroom, Li Xingruo was lying on the bed, her black hair loose, covered by a thin quilt, her cheeks slightly flushed.

“Xingruo.”

Lu Changsheng undid his robe and stepped forward, but immediately sensed something was off.

Using his Divine Sense, he saw that under the quilt, besides Li Xingruo, there was another naked body, skin as white as jade, trembling slightly.

“Husband.”

Li Xingruo called out to Lu Changsheng.

“Brother-in-law.”

At this moment, the quilt was lifted, revealing Li Xingyu’s blushing face as she shyly called out.

Her body wasn’t as tall and graceful as her sister Li Xingruo’s, but it exuded a strong youthful energy from head to toe.

“Sigh.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, naturally understanding the sisters’ intentions.

He looked at Li Xingyu and softly asked, “Xingyu, is this your decision?”

He, Lu Changsheng, wasn’t a righteous gentleman.

But since the sisters were both alone, he naturally wouldn’t take advantage of the situation.

If she was truly willing, he, Lu Changsheng, was willing to give them a warm home.

“I-I’m willing!”

Li Xingyu covered her blushing face and said in a trembling voice.

Then she added, “Please be gentle with me, brother-in-law.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng naturally didn’t remain a righteous gentleman.

After all, at this point, what else could he do?

“Brother-in-law.”

Before long, the young girl arched her pink neck, her soft tongue sticking out, breathing heavily, her delicate jade feet tightly curled, her toes clenched like pearls.

Her sister, Li Xingruo, comforted her by her side.

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

“Sister, brother-in-law, let’s stay together forever, okay?”

Li Xingyu, covered in fragrant sweat, leaned weakly against Lu Changsheng and softly asked.

“Okay.”

Lu Changsheng and Li Xingruo gently stroked the young girl and replied warmly.

Since it was her first time, it wasn’t long before the young girl fell into a deep sleep.

“Xingruo, sorry to trouble you.”

Lu Changsheng said, holding Li Xingruo’s delicate hand.

“Xingyu has admired you for a long time.”

Li Xingruo, with her head resting on Lu Changsheng’s shoulder, softly replied.

Although she had asked her sister about this, she knew her sister’s feelings, so she brought it up.

Of course, she also had her own little thoughts.

Thinking that if she failed in Foundation Establishment and something happened, her sister would still have someone to take care of her.

Moreover, her sister would basically stay at Bihu Mountain in the future. Marrying Lu Changsheng was already a great blessing, a good match, and she might even have a chance at Foundation Establishment in the future.

Lu Changsheng held Li Xingruo’s fair, fragrant shoulder and chatted with her about the sisters’ past and the Foundation Establishment matter.

Because of Li Xingyu, Li Xingruo’s Foundation Establishment was delayed by half a month.

Half a month later, Lu Changsheng took Li Xingruo to Sumeru Cave Heaven for her Foundation Establishment.

Because he was worried about Li Xingruo’s Foundation Establishment, he watched the entire process from outside the Cave Dwelling.

Time passed little by little.

After ten days of preparation, Li Xingruo began her Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changsheng was now very familiar with Foundation Establishment.

By observing Li Xingruo’s every move with his Divine Sense, he could tell how her Foundation Establishment was progressing.

“Xingruo is in her early forties, still in her prime, and she has taken the Three Yang Pill, so she has no hidden injuries.”

“Her foundation in the Qi aspect is solid enough, and she cultivates a profound-level technique, plus she has a Fifth-Tier Spirit Root, so there shouldn’t be any problems.”

“As for the final Divine Sense barrier, although she lacks various experiences, having lost her parents early and experiencing the harshness of the world, surviving in the Market with her sister, her temperament is not bad.”

“And because she has been refining pills for a long time, as a second-rank pill refiner, her control over her mind and spiritual power surpasses most cultivators. So overall, the probability of her success in Foundation Establishment is quite high.”

Lu Changsheng quietly observed Li Xingruo, thinking to himself.

Under Lu Changsheng’s watchful eye, Li Xingruo gradually passed the three barriers of Foundation Establishment and began to condense her Qi and raise her Dao Platform.

Half a month later, Li Xingruo finally, though barely, succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

“Xingruo, congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment!”

Lu Changsheng stepped forward, stroked Li Xingruo’s hair with a smile, and congratulated her.

“Thanks to the Top-Tier Foundation Establishment Pill you gave me, otherwise…”

Li Xingruo was still immersed in the process of her Foundation Establishment, her voice slightly hoarse.

She knew very well that she had nearly failed during the breakthrough.

If she had taken a regular Foundation Establishment Pill without such potent effects to coordinate the three barriers and transform her spiritual energy, she might have failed in Foundation Establishment.

This made her look at Lu Changsheng with eyes full of tender affection.

“Hehe, you’ve just broken through. Take your time to stabilize your cultivation and realm.”

Lu Changsheng said gently, then left the Cave Dwelling.

He had watched her breakthrough not only to gain favor.

The main reason was that he was worried she might fail in Foundation Establishment.

If something went wrong during the process, he could use Secret Techniques and Yin-Yang Dual Qi to help.

“Now it’s time to consider relocating some of the family’s industries to White Tiger Mountain.”

Lu Changsheng walked out of Hall of Everlasting Life, looking at the spiritual herbs in the herb gardens, murmuring to himself.

As the number of Foundation Establishment combatants in the family increased, he planned to move the family’s puppet workshop, brewing workshop, and talisman-making workshop to White Tiger Mountain.

Only some core matters would remain at Bihu Mountain.

Because of the large number of apprentices and guest elders recruited in the early years, Bihu Mountain was now struggling to accommodate them and establish workshops.

While White Tiger Mountain hadn’t been completely idle over the years, it was still a waste of resources, not being fully utilized.

Then, Lu Changsheng left Sumeru Cave Heaven and found his son, Lu Yun, to discuss the relocation of White Tiger Mountain and have him draft a plan.

“Relocating the three major workshops to White Tiger Mountain?”

Lu Yun wasn’t surprised when he heard this.

He had this idea when White Tiger Mountain was first taken.

On one hand, Bihu Mountain was getting a bit crowded.

On the other hand, the mineral resources around White Tiger Mountain were much richer than those at Bihu Mountain.

If the puppet workshop were established at White Tiger Mountain, it would save transportation costs.

The only issue was that the workshops would need to be guarded by Foundation Establishment experts if moved there!

Over the years, White Tiger Mountain hadn’t had any Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there.

It relied entirely on the reputation of Bihu Mountain and the nearby Tiemulin and Xishan families to deter threats.

If the workshops were moved there and encountered danger, it would be a heavy blow to the Lu Family.

After all, the Lu Family had invested a lot of resources in training these apprentices over the years.

“Yes, your elder brother will break through to Foundation Establishment in a few years. With him stationed at White Tiger Mountain, you won’t have to worry about safety. You and Xian’er can discuss and identify any potential issues during the relocation.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Elder brother is breaking through Foundation Establishment!”

Lu Yun knew about Lu Quanzhen’s recent breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

He didn’t expect his elder brother, Lu Ping’an, to be breaking through to Foundation Establishment soon as well.

He was both shocked and delighted.

At this rate, who could stop the Lu Family from rising among the surrounding family forces!

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Yun replied respectfully, then went to discuss the matter with the three workshop managers.