Chapter 402: Rectify the Family Rules, Xuantian Spirit Vine!

On the bed, Ling Zixiao’s eyes were half-closed, dazed, breathing heavily. Her lips were red and full, and her soft, weak body was drenched in sweat, lying limp on Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng gently caressed the soft, delicate snow-white skin of the beauty.

Beside them, Lu Miaoge held Ling Zixiao’s hite wrist, using the Supreme Kindness Water Technique to silently nourish her meridians and dantian.

A moment later, Lu Changsheng softly inquired, “Zixiao, how are you feeling now?”

“Hmm~”

Ling Zixiao softly hummed, silently sensing her body.

After a moment, her clear, bright eyes revealed a hint of surprise.

“My lord, I feel the effects of the Dragon Chant Physique have disappeared, forming a new effect that doesn’t harm me.”

“But the exact effects will need to be understood through cultivation.”

Ling Zixiao looked at Lu Changsheng with excitement and joy.

This Dragon Chant Physique had troubled her for too long!

Even with Lu Changsheng’s suppression, the cultivation process was still intermittent, never daring to be too aggressive.

She was always afraid that something unexpected might happen with the Dragon Chant Physique during cultivation.

At this moment, the Dragon Chant Physique was finally resolved completely.

She felt as though she had broken free from a shackle, an overwhelming joy surged within her.

She was naturally gifted, possessing a Third-Tier Spirit Root!

And Lu Changsheng had resolved her Dragon Chant Physique not by eliminating it.

He reversed Yin and Yang using the Dragon Chant Physique as a foundation, creating a new spirit body effect!

Although this spirit body wasn’t as miraculous as the Dragon Chant Physique, it at least benefited her cultivation rather than hindering it!

In this situation, Ling Zixiao felt confident about achieving Golden Core Formation in the future!

“Congratulations, Sister Ling.”

Lu Miaoge sincerely congratullted Ling Zixiao, noticing her somewhat pale and weak face.

Having spent so many years together, she knew very well how severely Ling Zixiao had been affected by the Dragon Chant Physique.

If not for the Dragon Chant Physique, with her talent, she would’ve already reached the later stage of Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, Ling Zixiao was highly talented in formations. If she were to join a certain force, she could totally rely on her efforts to attempt Golden Core Formation!

“Zixiao, if you feel uncomfortable during cultivation, you must tell me immediately.”

Lu Changsheng softly said to Ling Zixiao.

Resolving the Dragon Chant Physique this way was just his hypothesis, thinking it might work.

But he couldn’t guarantee that there would be no problems.

If problems arose, he would simply use the Dragon Guide Technique to directly seize and resolve the Dragon Chant Physique.

“Hmm~”

Ling Zixiao nodded in response.

“Zixiao, you still seem a bit weak. Let me treat you again.”

“Miaoge, you’ve worked hard too.”

“Hmm~”

Instantly, the Cave Dwelling was filled with the essence of spring.

Three days later.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, with their son Lu ingxian and daughter Lu Qingqi, visited Qingzhu Mountain to see Lu Yuanshan Ding.

“Changsheng, Miaoge, you’re here.”

“Uncle, Aunt.”

Lu Yuanzhong and the new family head came to greet Lu Changsheng and his family.

Due to severe injuries from earlier years, Lu Yuanzhong now looked somewhat aged, with gray hair like a man in his fifties.

“Uncle, Grandfather.”

Lu Changsheng and the others nodded at Lu Yuanzhong, but did not look much at the new family head.

Over the decades, Lu Changsheng had encountered fewer and fewer familiar faces at Qingzhu Mountain.

The group arrived at a small courtyard in Qingzhu Valley.

Lu Yuanshan Ding appeared haggard, his hair all white.

When he saw Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and the two grandccildren coming to visit, his cloudy, lifeless eyes instantly brightened with spirit. He rose from his lounge chair, his figure slightly hunched, and said, “Changsheng, Miaoge, Qingxuan, Qingqi, you’re here.”

“Grandfather, Grandfather.”

The two little ones, being well-behaved, immediately stepped forward to support their grandfather.

“Father-in-law.”

Lu Changsheng called out, remembering vaguely the image of the refined middle-aged man he once was at the foot of Azure Cloud Sect.

Unconsciously, the man had transformed from a gentle and elegant middle-aged man into this haggard old man.

“Father.”

Lu Miaoge stepped forward to upport her father, using Taiji True Water to gently nourish his body.

Lu Yuanshan Ding had suffered many injuries in the past.

He had survived all these years only by relying on Longevity Pills and Lu Miaoge’s care..

Soon, Lu Yuanshan Ding was happily chatting with his two grandchildren.

During the conversation, he also inquired about the well-being of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, as well as about LL Miaohuan and the ones far away in the Yue Kingdom—Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu.

However, after chatting for half an hour, Lu Yuanshan Ding felt a bit tired and needed to rest.

“Sigh.”

After staying at Qingzhu Mountain for a day, Lu Changsheng went to White Tiger Mountain to bring his daughter, Lu Linghe, back home.

As long as he confirmed that Ling Zixiao’s Dragon Chant Physique was thoroughly resolved without any issues, he would resolve his daughter’s Dragon Chant Physique as well.

After all, for female cultivators the Dragon Chant Physique was always a ticking time bomb.

Even though Lu Linghe’s Dragon Chant Physique was an incomplete one, easy for Lu Changsheng to suppress, it was still better to resolve it early for safety.

This was the reason Lu Changsheng had allowed his daughter’s cultivation to be so lenient over the years.

However, upon reaching White Tiger Mountain, he found out that his son Lu Ping’an had gone to Ruyi County, and Lu Linghe had gone along.

Hearing this, he merely told Lu Qingsong to pass a message to Lu Ping’an to send Lu Linghe back to Bihu Mountain when they returned.

In Ruyi County, at the Lu Family.

Although the Lu Family was a newly risen clan in Ruyi County, under the reputation of the Lu Family’s old ancestor Lu Changsheng, it had become the most prestigious power in all of Ruyi County.

Right now, in front of the Lu Family estate, a line of Lu Family disciples were kneeling, being whipped.

“Crack! Crack! Crack—”

The sound of whips echoed, accompanied by painful screams.

Lu Ping’an, tall and imposing, with a stern expression, watched coldly.

When he returned home this time, he overheard instances of bullying at home and immediately began investigating.

With ties to the family elder and the Marquis of Ruyi Manor, it wasn’t long before he learned what was going on and discovered the growing trend of misconduct within the family.

This greatly enraged him.

How long had it been since their clan was established? Just a few decades, and such conduct had already appeared!

The Lu Family could tolerate mediocrity and incompetence, but no one was allowed to act lawlessly under its name!

Many families have declined due to the arrogance and unruliness of their offspring.

Though the Ruyi County Lu Family had the backing of the Bihu Mountain Lu Family,

if this corrupt atmosphere wasn’t curbed, the entire family could be affected in the future, even affecting Bihu Mountain.

“Brother, I won’t dare anymore, I won’t dare!”

A young man’s robe was shredded by the whipping, his back a mess of bloody flesh, crying out in pain.

He wasn’t the only one — others were calling for their big brother, their grandpa, or had passed out from the pain.

But the whipping did not stop; no one dared to hold back, air sizzled, and flesh tore.

After all, the young man before them, though he appeared young, was an immortal and the Lu Family’s eldest son.

Considering today’s large-scale enforcing of family laws, who would dare plead for leniency.

“Big Brother.”

Lu Wuyu felt ashamed as he looked at Lu Ping’an.

Although he had stepped down as the family head, as the first family head, his authority and power were still significant.

Now that the family had seen such issues arise, he couldn’t avoid the blame.

“From now on, the family’s takes will be reported to Bihu Mountain every year. With father preoccupied, as the family’s eldest son, it’s my duty to oversee these matters.”

Lu Ping’an sighed slightly as he looked at his gray-haired younger brother.

He understood that his younger brother Lu Wuyu was getting old.

The new family head found it difficult to assert authority, especially with disciples from Bihu Mountain.

This is why bad habits slowly started creeping into the family.

“Uncle Hong, if the Marquis of Ruyi Manor sees such things again, please have someone inform me at Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Ping’an turned to look at Hong Yi, who was dressed in luxurious clothes with gray hair.

Though he didn’t like meddling in the family’s affairs, he didn’t want to see his family turn into something he despised in his youth.

So, aside from the family’s inspector, he had also asked the Marquis of Ruyi Manor to supervise.

“Rest assured, nephew. I will have the family pay close attention to these matters.”

Hong Yi, seeing the tall, stern young man before him, spoke with a hint of caution and respect.

He knew that this Lu Family eldest son was the famed Foundation Establishment cultivator, who had once repelled a seasoned mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But looking at Lu Ping’an now, he could still recall the sternness in his youth.

Decades had passed but not a thing had changed in him.

“Thank you, Uncle Hong. Whenever you have free time, feel free to visit Bihu Mountain. My father often speaks of you.”

Lu Ping’an said softly.

“I certainly will.”

Hong Yi nodded in agreement.

Although he did not believe Lu Changsheng actually spoke of him,

it was still flattering to be treated so politely by an esteemed Foundation Establishment cultivator.

When everyone had finished serving their whippings, Lu Ping’an sternly announced, “After they wake up, confine them to the family estate for ten years. If anyone dares to repeat this, confinement will seem like a minor punishment!”

Immediately, all the Lu Family disciples were trembling, their expressions respectful.

After enforcing family rules, Lu Ping’an also announced several measures within the family.

Aside from punishments and rewards, he made some brief adjustments to the family’s affairs.

Although he had little interest in family matters, it didn’t mean he was clueless.

In his youth, his mother, Lu Lanshu, had always aimed to raise him as the Lu Family head.

So, over the years, he had learned much by observation.

Moreover, it wasn’t just a one-man decision; adjustments were made based on input from his brother Lu Wuyu, Hong Yi, and others in the family.

After handling the family matters, he took his sister Lu Linghe and left Ruyi County.

“With this son overseeing the Lu Family, its legacy is secure.”

Hong Yi sighed as he watched Lu Ping’an leave.

Even though the Marquis of Ruyi Manor had thrived under his leadership, with connections to Bihu Mountain, their development had been swift, and they had risen to become a Qi Refining family.

But the further they advanced, the more cautiously he tread, like walking on thin ice.

Knowing that once he passed, if his children were not competent, the family could swiftly decline.

But Lu Ping’an, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, was in his prime at only fifty or sixty years old.

With him overseeing things, the Lu Family was safe from these issues for at least a century.

“If only Xuanji had a Middle-Tier Spirit Root.”

At this moment, Hong Yi thought of his son, Hong Xuanji, and sighed.

This son had been sent to Bihu Mountain since childhood and had even married Lu Changsheng’s daughter, Lu Caizhen.

Currently, he was serving as a steward in the Lu Family, managing the Market business, with a strong chance of reaching the peak of Qi Refining before sixty and attempting to break into Foundation Establishment.

But his son only had a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root.

Breaking into Foundation Establishment was almost impossible.

Even if he used his decades of savings to request a Meridian Protection Pill and Foundation Establishment spirit materials from Lu Changsheng, it would still be impossible for his son to succeed.

“Sigh.”

Thinking of this, Hong Yi couldn’t help but feel a mix of admiration and envy towards Lu Changsheng.

Not only was he renowned, and along with his wife Lu Miaoyun, famous like a Fals Core master.

Their children also included Lu Ping’an and Lu Qingxian, two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Sixty years ago, who would have imagined that a farmer’s son would achieve such heights?

“But with this connection, the Hong Family will be secure for at least a century after my death.”

Hong Yi breathed a long sigh, thinking that befriending Lu Changsheng had been his wisest decision.

At least with Lu Changsheng as an ally, the Hong Family would be safe for a century after his death with no major problems.

As for what happens after a century, that was no longer his concern.

{“Congratulations, host. Your descendants have exceeded 1000. You have earned one advanced lottery draw!”

One day, a system prompt echoed in Lu Changsheng’s mind.

“Only a thousand?”

Seeing that his grandchildren had crossed the thousand mark, Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised and moved.

Among these thousand grandchildren, aside from a few he’d seen early on and those with Spirit Roots, he hadn’t met ninety percent of them. That made him feel rather guilty.

However, realizing that out of these thousand grandchildren, only a little over forty had Spirit Roots, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh.

After all, even those forty were due to his children in Bihu Mountain gradually settling down and pulling up the probability.

For ordinary mortals, the chances of giving birth to a child with a Spirit Root were dismal.

Through this, it was evident how difficult it was for mortals to have offspring with Spirit Roots.

“Advanced lottery draw.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and silently invoked the draw, eagerly anticipating what he might get this time.

Ordinary draws had long ceased to surprise him.

As long as he didn’t draw a useless technique, anything from the advanced draw would be of great help to him.

Immediately, the advanced lottery wheel appeared.

Golden light spun, and under Lu Changsheng’s gaze, it stopped in the ‘Natural Treasures’ reward section.

{“Ding! Congratulations to the host for acquiring: Xuantian Spirit Vine!”

The reward has been delivered to the system space. The host can check it anytime.

Suddenly, a verdant, lush vine emerged from the lottery wheel, and a system prompt sounded.

“Xuantian Spirit Vine? A heavenly spirit plant?”

Seeing the reward, Lu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat, guessing it was some kind of heavenly spirit plant.

But since the reward was from the advanced draw and had ‘Xuantian’ in its name, it clearly wasn’t simple.

With a thought, Lu Changsheng checked the system space.

{“Xuantian Spirit Vine”

“Grade: Fifth-Rank”

“Description: A spirit vine accompanying the Xuantian Immortal Vine. It can gather the world’s fortune and, once matured for ten thousand years, can bear the Xuantian Spirit Fruit.”

“Gather the world’s fortune?”

Lu Changsheng was astonished by the effects of the Xuantian Spirit Vine.

The concept of fate was nebulous, elusive.

Yet this Xuantian Spirit Vine could unconsciously gather the world’s fortune—truly remarkable.

“But this fruit takes too long to grow! A thousand years to bear one fruit?”

Seeing that it took ten thousand years to bear the Xuantian Spirit Fruit, Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

Even with the Wanling Bottle, a supreme treasure, it would still take one to two hundred years to grow the Xuantian Spirit Fruit.

Yet to a fifth-rank spirit vine, one or two hundred years was short,

but to Lu Changsheng, it felt very long.

“Wait, if this Xuantian Spirit Vine is a fifth-rank spirit plant, does that mean it has to be planted on a fourth-rank spiritual vein? If so, wouldn’t that be useless?”

Looking at the Xuantian Spirit Vine, Lu Changsheng muttered, feeling a bit troubled.

His family’s spiritual veins weren’t even at the third rank yet; fourth-rank spiritual veins were out of the question.

Unless he dug up the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range entirely, cultivating a fourth-rank spiritual vein was impossible.

But as he was contemplating, a message about the Xuantian Spirit Vine appeared in front of him.

Lu Changsheng immediately understood that the Xuantian Spirit Vine was different from ordinary spirit plants.

It didn’t need natural spiritual energy.

Rooting in the earth’s veins, it could even form a spiritual vein!

If it was planted on a spiritual vein, it would link with the earth’s veins to accelerate the growth of the spiritual vein and gather the world’s fortune.

“Such a treasure!”

Seeing this information, Lu Changsheng’s eyes lit up with joy.

He hadn’t expected the Xuantian Spirit Vine to not only not need spiritual veins but even help accelerate their growth!

Even without the ten-thousand-year fruit, simply accelerating spiritual vein growth and gathering fortune made the Xuantian Spirit Vine a Top-Tier treasure!

“The advanced draw never disappoints!”

Lu Changsheng exclaimed in delight.

Immediately, he retrieved the Xuantian Spirit Vine from the system space, eager to plant it.

“Buzz!”

Instantly, an emerald jade-like vine appeared in front of Lu Changsheng.

Without the system’s description, he would’ve never guessed this was a fifth-rank heavenly spirit plant!

It was indeed very unassuming!

However, upon retrieving the Xuantian Spirit Vine, Lu Changsheng gained a more detailed understanding of it.

Once rooted, the Xuantian Spirit Vine’s fortune-gathering effect wouldn’t just benefit one person.

It would apply to the entire spiritual vein area, enhancing the collective fortune!

Carrying the Xuantian Spirit Vine would have a chaotic divination effect, subtly increasing one’s fortune.

As for the Xuantian Spirit Fruit, it wasn’t just an ordinary fruit; it was a treasure that would form based on the spiritual vein’s state and environment.

Once the fruit was formed, the Xuantian Spirit Vine would wither and disappear.