Chapter 418: Lu Changsheng’s Arrogance!

Compared to the Foundation Establishment Pill auction in Hongye Valley Marketplace, the Lu Family convoy didn’t attract much attention.

Only a few prominent Foundation Establishment families, such as the Jin Family of Jinlong Ridge, paid attention.

At this moment, in Jinlong Ridge.

“Patriarch, the Lu Family convoy has already set out, led by Lu Changsheng’s wife Ling Zixiao and their eldest son Lu Ping’an.”

A Jin Family junior reported this news to the patriarch.

“Ling Zixiao…”

The Jin Family Patriarch narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.

They had already probed Lu Ping’an’s strength.

He’s in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

And mid-second stage of body tempering.

With the help of a few Spirit Tools, his combat power is comparable to that of Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.

However, compared to Lu Ping’an, it was Ling Zixiao, the mistress of the Lu Family, who made him more wary.

Because apart from seizing Bihu Mountain and killing Xiahou Demon, Ling Zixiao rarely showed herself.

Now, she suddenly left home and accompanied Lu Ping’an on the journey with the Lu Family convoy, which made him uneasy, speculating on her strength.

“Xiao Si, keep an eye on the Lu Family convoy. Report any news immediately.”

The Jin Family Patriarch ordered in a deep tone.

He then convened a family meeting to discuss how others viewed the matter.

“Patriarch, do you mean to say that this convoy is led by Lu Changsheng’s wife Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an, who guards White Tiger Mountain?”

An elderly and dignified Jin Family elder frowned slightly, his expression doubtful.

“Yes.”

The Jin Family Patriarch nodded.

“Hahaha! Hahahaha! Hahaha!”

The Jin Family elder suddenly burst into loud laughter upon hearing this.

“Great Elder, why are you laughing?”

Someone inquired of the elder while observing him.

The original Great Elder of the Jin Family was Jin Zan.

However, after Jin Zan broke through to the False Core stage, he became the family patriarch, no longer serving as an elder.

The current Great Elder was this old man in the golden robe.

“I’m not laughing at others; I’m laughing at Lu Changsheng’s lack of wisdom and arrogance!”

The elder sneered, addressing everyone in the hall: “I’ve heard that Lu Changsheng plans to auction a Foundation Establishment Pill at Hongye Valley Marketplace. At that time, Bihu Mountain will have to focus much of its energy on maintaining stability there.”

“With the absence of two Foundation Establishment cultivators, his strength at Bihu Mountain, White Tiger Mountain, and Monkey Mountain will be greatly reduced.”

“We just need to seize this opportunity and strike at White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain, which will surely deal a severe blow to Bihu Mountain!”

“Even if Bihu Mountain gains fame through the auction at Hongye Valley Marketplace, they will be too troubled by White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain to enjoy it.”

The elder shook his head. “I believe Lu Changsheng has had too many smooth successes over the years, making him think his power is unstoppable. Establishing a business association, forming a convoy, and holding a Foundation Establishment Pill auction? Does he think no one dares to challenge Bihu Mountain?”

“I remember Lu Changsheng used to act prudently and low-key. Could there be a trap?”

The seventh elder of the Jin Family frowned and spoke.

“Hmph! A trap? What trap could there be?”

The elder snorted and said, “Lu Changsheng is indeed extraordinary, but don’t belittle ourselves while praising others.”

“Now that Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an have left, how many Foundation Establishment cultivators remain in the Lu Family?”

“Even if they have hidden Foundation Establishment cultivators, there can only be one or two at most!”

“In this situation, their focus will be on Hongye Valley Marketplace, leaving no one to guard White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain.”

“And once the auction at Hongye Valley Marketplace begins, Lu Changsheng won’t be able to respond in time.”

“If he really dares to come alone, we could even take this opportunity to have the patriarch ambush an army.”

The elder’s eyes gleamed with cold intent as he spoke.

“Lu Changsheng still has a Foundation Establishment partner in Azure Cloud Sect, and a Foundation Establishment brother-in-law named Xia Zhaoyang.”

“If Lu Changsheng sent out Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an, he must be prepared and might ask these two to assist.”

At this time, another elder of the Jin Family spoke up.

“Indeed, this Xia Zhaoyang serves as an enforcer in the Enforcement Palace of Azure Cloud Sect. If we act in secret and he finds out, it would be very troublesome if he reports us to the Enforcement Palace.”

The Jin Family Patriarch also nodded.

Although the elder mentioned not to belittle themselves while praising others.

Over the years, he had kept an eye on Lu Changsheng and felt that Lu wasn’t someone who would act recklessly.

“Hmph! This won’t do, that won’t do. Do you expect us to just watch Bihu Mountain rise?”

“If the auction at Hongye Valley Marketplace goes smoothly, our family’s Market will lose many resident cultivators.”

“Moreover, Lu Changsheng is auctioning a Foundation Establishment Pill—it’s clear that he wants to solidify his reputation as a pill refiner.”

“If Bihu Mountain monopolizes all the Foundation Establishment Pill refining in the Qingyun region, who can stop their rise?”

The elder expressed his frustration.

To think that their Jin Family of Jinlong Ridge, a False Core family, would be so hesitant in confronting a tiny Bihu Mountain. It made him feel extremely stifled.

“Great Elder, calm down. This plan may work, but our family can’t afford any mishap. We need to proceed cautiously.”

The Jin Family Patriarch smiled wryly and spoke.

In the end, the family was divided into two factions at the meeting.

One faction advocated for a strong, decisive move, while the other urged caution, suggesting they observe Bihu Mountain’s situation and wait for the right opportunity.

Besides the Jin Family of Jinlong Ridge, other top Foundation Establishment families and the five major False Core families were closely monitoring the Lu Family convoy, preparing to suppress them.

After all, by establishing a business association, Bihu Mountain was competing for their profits.

If they want to compete, they must have enough strength.

Although Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge’s strength now rivaaed that of a False Core Real Moment, they were considered as such.

But in matters like these, it’s not just about top strength; the family’s overall power should be weighed.

At least in the eyes of these False Core families, Bihu Mountain wasn’t on their level yet.

In fact, deep down, they somewhat looked down on Bihu Mountain.

They considered it delusional for a newly rising family of only a few decades to think it could compete with them!

They intended to take this chance to deliver a severe lesson to Bihu Mountain, forcing them to stay meek and obedient in Bihu Mountain.

In Bihu Mountain.

In the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth swirled wildly, forming a vortex.

Lu Changsheng and Xia Zhiyue gazed at Lu Xingchen, who was sitting cross-legged in the distance, attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

This son had a Third-Tier Spirit Root and decent talent in pill refining, planning to pursue becoming a pill refiner.

However, at this stage, he focused mainly on cultivation, having just advanced to a first-tier elite pill refiner.

But in terms of technique, he had already switched to the Baoding Medicine King Scripture.

Once he achieved Foundation Establishment, he could dedicate more time and energy to pill refining.

After a long time.

“A flawless Dao Foundation, not bad.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, observing his son’s condition.

Although this son had a Third-Tier Spirit Root.

But in terms of talent and comprehension, he was average, with a foundation not much better than his son Lu Qingxian’s. The flawless Dao Foundation was his limit.

Unless he encounters a great opportunity, there’s no hope for a perfect Dao Foundation.

“Father, Mother.”

Lu Xingchen opened his eyes and called out.

With Lu Qingsong, Lu Lingxiao, and Lu Caizhen having already succeeded in Foundation Establishment, Lu Xingchen wasn’t overly excited, only joyful.

After all, they had grown up hearing the stories of Foundation Establishment ancestors and grand cultivators since childhood.

Their mother’s biggest wish was for them to one day become Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Now that they achieved Foundation Establishment, there was naturally a sense of joy.

“Xingchen, congratulations on your Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Now that his son had reached Foundation Establishment, with more time and effort on pill refining, he could advance to a Second-Tier pill refiner.

“Xingchen, congratulations on your Foundation Establishment.”

Xia Zhiyue was incredibly excited, her eyes reddening as she wept.

There was a time when Foundation Establishment seemed unreachable to her.

But now, not only she and her brother Xia Zhaoyang achieved it.

Her son Lu Xingchen had too.

When her daughter Lu Xingyue returned from her sect mission, she also had the opportunity to break through to Foundation Establishment.

Her son Lu Xingyang had a Fifth-Tier Spirit Root. As long as he trained diligently, his future might also hold Foundation Establishment.

Two other children had a Fourth-Tier and Fifth-Tier Spirit Root respectively. As long as they trained well, they too had hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, she felt her life was complete.

“Zhiyue, Xingchen could only become what he is today thanks to your years of care and guidance. You’ve worked hard.”

Lu Changsheng gently held Xia Zhiyue’s hand and spoke softly.

“My husband, it wasn’t hard at all. Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life.”

Xia Zhiyue’s eyes turned red as she spoke tenderly, her heart filled with deep love and gratitude for Lu Changsheng.

She knew that without Lu Changsheng, she and her younger brother wouldn’t be living this kind of life today.

“Xingchen, stabilize your condition well.”

Lu Changsheng said to his son and then went to comfort Xia Zhiyue.

Xia Zhiyue, being a Nurturing Spirit Body, might provide a little surprise with this sixth pregnancy since Lu was at Golden Core Formation now.

A few days later.

After comforting Xia Zhiyue, Lu Changsheng went to Bishui Lake to find Bai Ling.

He planned to spend time with her and to use the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill.

“Daddy!”

Bing’er had been under Bai Ling’s care for the past few days. Seeing Lu Changsheng, she joyfully called out.

“Brother!”

Bai Ling, dressed in a white dress, with her delicate and pure beauty, fair and flawless skin, appeared both serene and divine in the sunlight.

But her black, peach-like eyes carried an enchanting allure that made one’s heart skip a beat, unable to look away.

Both girls were dressed in white, their stunning beauty outshining the surroundings like sisters, making everything else seem dim.

However, when Bing’er saw Lu Changsheng, she immediately let go of Bai Ling and affectionately hugged Lu.

Her pale but exquisite face revealed a faint dimple, adorably cute.

“Daddy.”

Bing’er called out, her innocent eyes sparkling like black gemstones.

They had only been apart for a few days, but it seemed like she hadn’t seen her father in years. Her eyes were filled with longing.

“Bing’er.”

Lu Changsheng gently petted her hair and then looked at Bai Ling with a warm gaze. “Xiao Ling’er.”

Bai Ling immediately approached Lu Changsheng, looking both charming and innocent.

After a while, Lu watched Bai Ling feeding the aquatic spirit beasts at home.

So many years had passed, and Lu Changsheng no longer hoped to make money by raising spirit beasts.

Making money in this way would require growing the beasts’ feed and refining their growth-accelerating pills.

If you bought everything instead, the costs would be too high.

Moreover, raising spirit beasts takes years, even decades.

Family businesses need to grow large to make a profit.

Otherwise, they have no competitiveness.

“Bing’er, are you sleepy?”

Lu Changsheng asked Bing’er.

“Daddy, Bing’er’s not sleepy.”

Bing’er looked aggrieved, her pale lips pouting.

Her innocent eyes seemed misty, as if on the verge of tears.

“Alright, alright, you’re not sleepy.”

Lu Changsheng was always soft-hearted. Seeing Bing’er’s pitiful look, he softened.

He then tried to hand Bing’er over to Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.

But Bing’er didn’t want to leave him at this time.

Faced with this situation, Lu Changsheng was a bit troubled.

It felt like having a child to care for in his relationship.

“Maybe I should just be shameless…”

Lu Changsheng glanced at Bing’er’s delicate features, a wicked thought arising.

Although he wasn’t sure about Bing’er’s situation.

He knew that Bing’er was extraordinary, really extraordinary.

If he could have a child with her, the child would be incredible!

But Bing’er’s situation was special—her body was like a Yin corpse. Who knows if she could bear children.

“Daddy.”

Bing’er called out warmly, her soft voice innocent and sweet.

“.”

Lu Changsheng shook off his wicked thoughts.

He decided to wait until she matured a bit.

Now, seeing those innocent eyes, he couldn’t take the next step.

After a long while, Lu Changsheng realized this wasn’t a solution.

He said, “Bing’er, daddy’s going to sleep now. Do you want to join?”

If Bing’er wanted to stay close, so be it. It wouldn’t affect anything.

“Yes, yes, Bing’er will sleep with daddy.”

Bing’er blinked her sparkling eyes, not rejecting the idea.

That night, the room was quiet.

Bing’er, coaxed by Lu Changsheng, fell asleep, lying on the bed like a delicate porcelain doll.

Her black hair spread across the pillow, covered by a thin blanket. Her pale yet graceful figure looked enchanting.

Especially her exposed legs, straight and slender, with beautiful curves. Her toes were like translucent pearls.

The only flaw was perhaps her overly pale skin, almost ashen.

Lu Changsheng quietly watched the sleeping girl, recalling how he found her in the earth veins. The whole experience still felt surreal.

Sensing Lu Changsheng’s gaze, Bing’er’s long lashes trembled as she slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing Lu looking at her, she immediately smiled with joy, murmuring “Daddy” before closing her eyes again as if dreaming.

Beside her, Bai Ling watched Bing’er, her eyes filled with a motherly glow.

She envied all the wives and concubines in the family who had children.

But she had yet to conceive, so she often helped care for the children to fill that gap.

Despite her immature nature, she radiated a maternal warmth.

“Xiao Ling’er, don’t worry. After you take this pill, you’ll have a baby.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at Bing’er, cast an isolation barrier around her, and said warmly to Bai Ling, taking out the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill.

This pill bottle contained both Yin and Yang pills.

Besides aiding conception, it benefited both parties.

A child’s talent depends not only on the parents’ talents but also on their physical state.

These pills could bring both to their peak state.

The Yin pill was especially effective.

Because the mother influences the child’s talent more, the Yin pill also nourishes her body.