Chapter 412: Seven Prepare for Foundation Establishment!

Three months later.

Lu Changsheng looked at Bihu Mountain below, a verdant lake under the array’s spiritual light, and a faint smile surfaced on his face.

Normally, he could have returned in a month.

But he caused some trouble with two demon kings along the way, so he got delayed.

“Buzz!”

Lu Changsheng’s body shimmered with resplendent light, his majestic face momentarily becoming more dashing and noble, tall and slender, making him appear exceedingly graceful.

Then, Lu Changsheng looked at Bing’er in his arms, raised his hand slightly, and allowed the yin-yang energy to flow, removing the disguise on Bing’er’s face, revealing her breathtaking, painting-like appearance.

“Daddy.”

Bing’er looked at Lu Changsheng’s handsome face and tilted her head affectionately, like a kitten rubbing against him.

“We’re almost home. Do you remember what Daddy taught you earlier?”

Lu Changsheng patted her cool little head and spoke warmly.

He had restored his real appearance earlier and tried to explain to Bing’er that he wasn’t her father.

But as soon as she heard this, she cried and insisted that Daddy is still Daddy, and promised to be obedient. Lu Changsheng was speechless and just went along.

“Mhm Mhm, home!”

Bing’er’s eyes sparkled as she eagerly looked at Bihu Mountain below.

After that, Lu Changsheng held a token and, with Bing’er, silently and stealthily entered Bihu Mountain and arrived at Biyun Peak.

“Husband!”

“Husband, you’re back.”

In the Lu Family Mansion, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and Bi Ling saw Lu Changsheng and joyfully greeted him with excitement.

However, their expressions turned a bit peculiar when they saw Bing’er clinging tightly to Lu Changsheng’s arm.

Wasn’t their husband supposed to be off hunting demons in Myriad Beasts Mountain Range? Why did he bring a girl back?

But considering her breathtaking beauty, it’s understandable that their husband might have taken a liking to her.

Her beauty was like a painting or a dream, yet her complexion was too pale, almost ghastly, which somewhat marred her charm.

Moreover, her eyes were as clear as still water, revealing a tender, innocent, and naïve look.

“Daddy.”

Bing’er felt a bit shy as everyone looked at her and softly called out to Lu Changsheng.

“Hmm?”

“Daddy?”

Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and the others wer stunned by Bing’er calling Lu Changsheng ‘Daddy’.

What was going on?

Wasn’t this girl supposed to be their husband’s new concubine from his adventures outside, but instead, she’s his daughter?

When did their husband have such a grown-up daughter?

“Ahem, I’ll explain later.”

Lu Changsheng rubbed Bing’er’s little head, signaling her to relax, then went to embrace his wives.

Shortly after, Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and oohers heard that Lu Changsheng had returned and also came to the Lu Family Mansion.

“A found daughter?”

Ling Zixiao raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly as she looked at Bing’er’s delicate face and Lu Changsheng’s closeness with her. “Husband, you really have an extraordinary affinity with women. You even found a beautiful, obedient, cute daughter? Are you planning to bring back a few more daughters in the future?”

“Uh…”

Lu Changsheng, thinking of his daughter Nangong Yaoyao from the Jin Kingdom, laughed awkwardly, “There aren’t that many daughters to find, but it’s possible I might bring one back eventually.”

“Ah?”

Ling Zixiao was taken aback.

She was only joking because she felt it was improper for Lu Changsheng to bring back a woman and call her daughter.

But she didn’t expect that Lu Changsheng actually has an illegitimate daughter.

The other wives also looked at their husband with shock, having never heard of this.

“Zixiao, do you remember Nangong Mili?”

Lu Changsheng asked softly.

Now that he had broken through to the Golden Core Formation, he planned to visit Jin Kingdom after family matters settled to see his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao.

If things go smoothly, he might even bring her back to Bihu Mountain.

So he wanted to let his wives know about this in advance.

“Nangong Mili!?”

Ling Zixiao was stunned with wide eyes, thoroughly surprised.

Then, she said in disbelief, “Husband, did that woman truly bear your child?”

When Lu Changsheng’s attitude towards Nangong Mili changed back then, she had suspected it.

But considering how hard it is for a Golden Core Formation practitioner to conceive.

And since Lu Changsheng and Nangong Mili only engaged in Dual Cultivation to heal, she didn’t pay much attention.

Now, hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, those memories resurfaced.

“Nangong Mili?”

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, Qu Zhenhen, and the others looked at each other in confusion, clearly unfamiliar with that name.

“Yes, she did indeed bear a child.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, “So I plan to visit Jin Kingdom after things stabilize here to check on this child.”

“Visit Jin Kingdom?”

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, and Qu henzhen were even more surprised.

They didn’t expect that their husband had a child with another woman, and this woman and the child aren’t even in the Jiang Kingdom.

Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Lu Changsheng explained the matter of Nangong Mili.

He mentioned how, on their way back from Nine Heavens Immortal City, he and Ling Zixiao met Meng Xiaochan and her master. Through Dual Cultivation, they healed the master, resulting in her pregnancy.

“Golden Core Formation practitioner?”

“Meng Xiaochan?”

“This…”

Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and LL Miaoge all had deep impressions of Meng Xiaochan.

Back then, during the war between Qingzhu Mountain and Red Leaf Valley, it was only thanks to Meng Xiaochan that the Lu Family and the Bai family managed to take down Red Leaf Valley.

But they never expected that their husband had formed a relationship with a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Meng Xiaochan during the Qi Refining period.

Remarkably, during the Foundation Establishment period, he even formed a relationship with Meng Xiaochan’s master, a Golden Core Formation practitioner, making her pregnant.

That!

That!

That!

That’s simply astonishing!

But hearing that this Golden Core Formation practitioner and Meng Xiaochan weren’t from the Jiang Kingdom but rather demonic cultivators from the Jin Kingdom left them speechless.

Their husband being involved with demonic cultivators was shocking enough, but to have a child with a Golden Core Formation practitioner from the Five Poison Sect left them dumbfounded.

If other clans found out, they’d be criticized mercilessly for the scandal involving Bihu Mountain.

“Husband, as for this Nangong practitioner’s nature… this child…”

Ling Zixiao pursed her rosy lips, hesitating as she spoke.

She wanted to imply that Nangong Mili’s personality might not have favored keeping the child.

“I have a divine ability that allowed me to sense the birth of this child.”

Lu Changsheng explained.

He didn’t linger on the subject and instead asked his wife Lu Miaoyun, “Yun’r, has anythig happened at home during this time?”

Lu Miaoyun immediately reporte the various matters at home during the past year.

Now, Bihu Mountain is running smoothly, and there’s no need for Lu Changsheng to worry, so there are no major issues.

The main issue is the matter of their children’s Foundation Establishment.

Right now, Lu Lingxiao, Lu Xingchen, and Lu Qingsong are all ready to attempt Foundation Establishment at any moment.

Lu Yun and Lu Caizhen have also reached the peak of the Ninth Level of Qi Refining and can prepare for Foundation Establishment.

But before leaving, Lu Changsheng had instructed that their children’s Foundation Establishment should wait until he returned to decide.

“Are they currently at Bihu Mountain?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“Lingxiao and Xingchen are at Hongye Valley Marketplace, Qingsong is at White Tiger Mountain, and Yun’r and Caizhen are at Bihu Mountain.”

Lu Miaoyun responded softly.

“Alright, send a message to tell them to return later.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

After saying this, thinking of his two children at Azure Cloud Sect, he added, “Oh, also send word to Xingyue and Yunlou to return as well.”

“Changsheng, are you planning to have them all undergo Foundation Establishment?”

Lu Miaoge, surprised, guesseddwhat Lu Changsheng intended and asked.

“Yes.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Since the children had reached the necessary level, he wouldn’t hold them back.

As for whether the birth of so many Foundation Establishment cultivators would bring trouble, his experience in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range had given him some confidence.

“Changsheng, we don’t have that many Foundation Establishment Pills at home right now.”

“And if that many Foundation Establishment cultivators appear, I’m afraid our home’s spiritual veins won’t be able to support them…”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful and gennle face displayed concern as she spoke softly.

Although Bihu Mountain isn’t lacking in Celestial Spirit Fruits to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

They don’t have all the auxiliary materials needed right now.

Moreover, the spiritual veins at Bihu Mountain are already quite strained.

Without the Sumeru Cave Heaven, the Spirit Eye Spring, and the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Lotus, they’d already be experiencing a shortage of spiritual energy.

If they add five more Foundation Establishment cultivators, White Tiger Mountain and Flower and Fruit Mountain won’t be able to accommodate them.

After all, White Tiger Mountain and Flower and Fruit Mountain both have Second-Tier mid-level spiritual veins.

They can only support about three Foundation Establishment cultivators each.

More than that would be stretching things too thin.

And Foundation Establishment cultivators consume several times more resources than Qi Refining cultivators.

As their children reached adulthood one by one, marrying and having children, and with their cultivation levels rising, the family’s resources had already become strained and were only maintained thanks to Lu Changsheng’s subsidies.

Adding five more Foundation Establishment cultivators, who also can’t be revealed publicly in a short time, will be a huge burden.

“No problem. I’ve made a few gains during this trip. You don’t have to worry about the Foundation Establishment Pills or the spiritual veins.”

Lu Changsheng naturally understood his wife’s concerns, so he confidently said.

The gains from his journey to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range were enough to solve all the family’s problems.

“Husband, if many Foundation Establishment cultivators suddenly appear at home, wouldn’t that attract unwanted attention from other families?”

At this time, Lu Miaoyun pursed her lips andvoiced her concerns.

Although they had the Sumeru Cave Heaven, and their children’s breakthroughs in Foundation Establishment wouldn’t be noticed by others.

But they couldn’t hide it forever.

Even a few years apart, the appearance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator is quite remarkable.

Moreover, Bihu Mountain already has far more Foundation Establishment cultivators than other families.

“I’ve already considered that.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, “Later, spread the word that Xingyue has mastered the refining of Foundation Establishment Pills using special demon cores, with a guaranteed success rate of at least one pill.”

“If other families need help, they can come to Bihu Mountain for refining.”

Lu Changsheng explained.

A family wanting to have stable Foundation Establishment cultivators requires more than just talent, the most crucial part is the Foundation Establishment Pill.

As long as the family can consistently supply Foundation Establishment Pills, new Foundation Establishment cultivators every few years becomes very normal.

“Refining Foundation Establishment Pills?”

Lu Miaoyun immediately understod what her husband meant.

It was a way to publicly justify their acquisition of Foundation Establishment Pills.

“Aside from Azure Cloud Sect, no other pill refiner in the Qingyun region can consistently guarantee pill formation in refining Foundation Establishment Pills.”

“Husband, we can start by building a good reputation by offering compensation from Bihu Mountain if the refining fails. This way, more people will be attracted to come for refining.”

Ling Zixiao suggested with a light smile.

She knew her husband’s pill refining skills.

Not only could he produce multiple pills, but they were likely to be of top quality.

“Won’t that be too high-profile and attract trouble?”

Lu Miaoyun hesitated after heaing this.

If people found out they could consistently refine Foundation Establishment Pills, although many would seek favor with them.

They could also be seen as a threat by bigger families with Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core Formation cultivators.

“Haha.”

Ling Zixiao, in her elegant blue dress, chuckled softly, “High-profile? This is already being extremely low-key.”

“Let’s go ahead as Zixiao suggested.”

Lu Changsheng pondered briefly before agreeing.

While their family had been hiding and downplaying their strength for a while.

The fact of their daughters undergoing Foundation Establishment couldn’t be kept secret forever.

After this round, in a few more years, other children will be ready for Foundation Establishment.

So it’s better to establish a plausible excuse.

After all, this isn’t something that would shock the world or attract undue attention from Azure Cloud Sect.

As for potential animosity from other families, Lu Changsheng wasn’t concerned anymore, viewing it as training for his children.

After nurturing his children to reach Foundation Establishment, they now needed to tread their own paths.

As their father, he couldn’t always be there to support them but could only help make their journey smoother.

“Alright.”

Lu Miaoyun nodded, realizing tat her husband was a Golden Core Formation practitioner.

As long as the Beast Taming Xu Family didn’t attack, there wouldn’t be any serious issues.

“By the way, Husband, the family received a Second-Tier flame seed from Baiya Mountain.”

“But the power of this Heavenly Spiritual Flame is extremely fierce. Lingxiao might find it dangerous to tame and refine by himself.”

After discussing most matters at home, Ling Zixiao brought up an issue concerning their son.

“Oh, the family acquired a suitable Heavenly Spiritual Flame for Lingxiao?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow in surprise.

He had been searching for a Heavenly Spiritual Flame for his son Lu Lingxiao.

But it was extremely rare.

Finding one compatible with his son’s Dragon Chant Physique was even rarer.

“Yes, it possesses an overpowering and destructive aura, perfectly matching what you mentioned.”

“So I spent 24,000 Spirit Stones and three Second-Tier Top-Tier talismans to buy this flame seed.”

Ling Zixiao said as she took out an ice-jade porcelain bottle from her Storage Bag.

Through the bottle, a small black flame could be seen inside.

Lu Changsheng took the Jade Box and opened it.

Immediately, a wave of scorching and destructive energy filled the air.

“Sizzle!”

Lu Changsheng reached out, and the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame emerged, allowing him to hold the flame seed in his hand, quietly assessing its power.

A moment later.

“Not bad, this Heavenly Spiritual Flame is indeed excellent, just right for Lingxiao.”

A smile appeared in Lu Changsheng’s eyes.

This flame shared some similarities with his Thunder-Reinforced Flame, possessing a fierce, masculine nature.

Compared to the Thunder-Reinforced Flame, it had a bit more of a destructive and ruinous aspect.

This trait made it unsuitable for refining pills or equipment.

It could only be used by cultivators practicing fire-based techniques as a means of attack.

However, the more violent the flame, the more dangerous it was to tame and refine.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators might not dare to attempt refining this kind of Heavenly Spiritual Flame.

And since it couldn’t be used for refining or forging, Golden Core Formation practitioners wouldn’t be interested either, making this flame quite awkward to handle.

“When Lingxiao returns, I’ll help him refine this flame.”

Lu Changsheng put the flame seed back in the ice-jade bottle and said to Ling Zixiao.

Though most Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it hard to refine this Heavenly Spiritual Flame.

If one had a Golden Core Formation practitioner as a father to help, it would be much easier.

This was one of the benefits of having a powerful backing!

“Thank you, Husband.”

Ling Zixiao softly replied.

“Lingxiao is my son; there’s no need for thanks.”

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s delicate hand and smiled gently.

After talking with his wives, Lu Changsheng took them and Bing’er to Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Sumeru.”

Lu Changsheng placed the Mountain River Cauldrons filled with spiritual vein essences out.

He asked Sumeru to use these spiritual vein essences to upgrade the Cave Heaven’s spiritual veins.

Sumeru could grow the cave world inside its body, which would also benefit and accelerate its own growth.

At that moment, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but look forward to how much Sumeru would improve once the spiritual veins inside the cave were upgraded to Third-Tier.

“Yes, Master!”

Sumeru’s ethereal voice echoed with a touch of delight.

“So many?”

Ling Zixiao glanced at the Mountain River Cauldrons in surprise, “Husband, how many demon kings did you slay for these?”

“I just got lucky and found a large spiritual vein where Bing’er was sleeping.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Bing’er, who was quietly behaving, and said.

She wasn’t as shy around others as Bai Ling.

But she was still slightly reserved and quiet with Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and tte others.

“Hong Lian.”

Next, Lu Changsheng brought Bing’er to the herb garden and looked at the lively Peachwood Spirit Embryo, asking Hong Lian about Bing’er’s condition.

“Young Master…”

Hong Lian awoke, her voice soft and elegant.

She was at a crucial stage of forming the Spirit Embryo and couldn’t spare much focus.

So she couldn’t discern anything unusual about Bing’er for the time being.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and didn’t worry too much.

After all, his awakened Taiyi Soul Body gave him a Divine Sense surpassing some peak Golden Core Formation practitioners.

Even with that, he couldn’t detect anything odd about Bing’er.

Hong Lian, in her current state, would find it difficult to notice anything about Bing’er, except through her vast experience.

It’s said that reunions after a short separation rekindle fresh feelings.

After being away for a year, Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to nurture his relationship with his wives.

Plus, after reaching Golden Core Formation, there were countless tasks to manage at home, constantly keeping him busy.

Now was the time to relax, enjoy, and focus on having more children.

While it’s true that conceiving after reaching Golden Core Formation is challenging.

However, the children born after Golden Core Formation would have talents far surpassing those of regular cultivators.

“Bing’er, are you sleepy?”

Lu Changsheng asked Bing’er, who was clinging to him like a kitten.

“Daddy, I’m not sleepy!”

Bing’er energetically replied.

She seemed full of energy, having taken a nap during the journey home.

“No, you’re sleepy, you need to go to sleep.”

Lu Changsheng said seriously.

“Husband, if Bing’er likes you so much, just let her stay by your side.”

Ling Zixiao teased, looking at Bing’er’s delicate and beautiful face.

She didn’t mind having an extra little girl around.

“Ling Sister.”

Lu Miaoyun disagreed, thinkingit inappropriate.

After all, Bing’er looked like she was seventeen or eighteen, but her pure, innocent eyes made her seem more like a child.

To have her around while they engaged in Dual Cultivation with Lu Changsheng felt… improper.

“Alright, Bing’er will go to sleep now.”

Bing’er, slightly puzzled, looked at Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, and Lu Miaoge befoe turning to Lu Changsheng, obediently nodding her head.

Then, Lu Changsheng took out her Crystal Coffin.

“Goodnight, Daddy!”

Bing’er lay down in the coffin reluctantly, saying.

“Okay, Daddy will call you later.”

Lu Changsheng kissed the girl’s pale, cold forehead and spoke softly.

After spending so much time together in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, he had grown quite fond of the little girl.

But her innocent and pure eyes made him feel hesitant to act.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”

Ling Zixiao looked at Bing’er’s Crystal Coffin and couldn’t help but marvel.

She felt that her husband had extraordinary luck with women.

This Bing’er was clearly no ordinary girl.

“Husband, what’s the deal with this Bing’er?”

She curiously asked.

“I’m unsure myself. At the time…”

Lu Changsheng explained how he found Bing’er.

“A Third-Tier formation? Tying down a Third-Tier spiritual vein just to nurture her?”

Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, and theothers were dumbfounded.

After all, Third-Tier spiritual veins are exceedingly rare, let alone large Third-Tier ones.

Such large spiritual veins could support the establishment of an Immortal City in place!

“Husband, if this Third-Tier formation hasn’t fully broken down, you could take me there to check it out.”

Ling Zixiao pondered for a moment before speaking.

On one hand, she might glean some information from the formation’s patterns.

On the other, her progress in formations had stalled at the level of a quasi-Third-Tier formation master.

To advance further, she needed to study a Third-Tier Forbidden Grand Formation or try setting up a Third-Tier formation herself.

“Alright, no need to discuss it further for now.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and led his lovely wives into Hall of Everlasting Life.