Chapter 420: Bloodline Awakening, The Auction Begins!

Bihu Mountain, Sumeru Cave Heaven.

In the Hall of Everlasting Life, spring was in full bloom.

Lu Changsheng alternated between Bai Ling and Bing’er, weaving an exquisite symphony like heavenly music.

Although Bing’er possessed a body tempered to the third level.

Perhaps due to her first time or the exhaustion of her second personality awakening.

She couldn’t endure the thrashing and, after a few rounds, softly called ‘Papa’ before closing her eyes and falling into a lazy sleep.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mind this and continued trying to make a baby with Bai Ling.

Under normal circumstances, Bai Ling would struggle to withstand Lu Changsheng’s relentless effort day and night.

But with the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill, she was brimming with energy, maintaining her peak state throughout.

Additionally, during their Dual Cultivation, the medicinal power continually spread, nourishing their bodies.

As time passed bit by bit.

The two continued their efforts tirelessly.

They didn’t even know how many times they reached the peak.

“Um~”

Along with a whimper that sounded both mournful and sorrowful, Bai Ling’s delicate, flawless body collapsed like a puddle of mud, radiating a glowing sheen surrounded by a halo of light.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng noticed something unusual about Bai Ling.

Her body seemed to be burning with an intense flame, scorching hot.

“Ling’er?”

Lu Changsheng immediately held Bai Ling’s soft and fragrant body, full of concern.

Could it be that she was too exhausted, leading to extreme fatigue?

Yet, Bai Ling’s body was extraordinary, and she had the power of the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill, so it shouldn’t be like this.

After some inspection, he found that Bai Ling was overflowing with energy, her body glowing with a radiant golden light, and there was nothing unusual.

“Brother, I’m so sleepy. Ling’er doesn’t know why but suddenly feels so tired and wants to sleep.”

Bai Ling’s face was like a blossoming peach, her eyes drowsy, and she spoke weakly with some laziness.

As soon as she finished speaking, she fell into a deep sleep.

Just as she slipped into sleep, strands of platinum and golden light flowed from her body, gradually forming a cocoon of light, about ten feet long, enveloping her entire form.

The cocoon of light pulsated with a rhythm of bright and dim, resembling a breath, drawing in endless spiritual energy from all around.

“???”

Lu Changsheng was stunned, bewildered by what unfolded before his eyes.

What was happening?

Just the other day, Bing’er had inexplicably turned into a woman who called herself ‘This Empress.’

And now Bai Ling has transformed into a cocoon of light.

Lu Changsheng was utterly baffled.

However, he quickly realized that Bai Ling’s condition was related to the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill.

Could it be that the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill causes pregnancy, and now she needs to cocoon herself to nurture the fetus?

That shouldn’t be the case.

Lu Changsheng’s eyes glowed with golden light as he gazed at the platinum cocoon before him.

He vaguely saw through the cocoon that Bai Ling was in a deep sleep, her body covered in platinum scales radiating a mysterious aura, with a white rhombus-shaped mark between her brows faintly visible.

“This situation… it seems like… a bloodline awakening?”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes as he thought of the concept of bloodline awakening.

Hong Lian had mentioned before that Bai Ling might possess a diluted bloodline of a true spirit.

But due to atavism, mutation, and other unknown reasons, a portion of her bloodline power was activated.

As she continued to cultivate, her bloodline could gradually awaken and strengthen.

At this moment, Bai Ling’s condition reminded Lu Changsheng of bloodline awakening.

“How can trying to have a baby result in so many unexpected issues?”

Lu Changsheng was speechless, unsure of what to say.

However, according to the description of the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill, after three days of pleasure, conception is guaranteed.

He couldn’t even recall how long he had been enjoying himself with Bai Ling these days.

Although Bing’er was involved as well, that shouldn’t have affected much.

“Phew!”

Lu Changsheng let out a breath and flicked a Cleanse towards the disordered Cave Dwelling.

He then turned to Bing’er, who was still asleep. He lifted her slender waist and smooth jade-like body, holding her in his arms, and moved her to the side hall to place her into the Crystal Coffin for rest.

“Bang!”

As Lu Changsheng opened the Crystal Coffin, a gust of cold air surged from within.

“Papa~”

As soon as Bing’er laid down, her eyelashes fluttered, and with innocent, doe-like eyes, she called out to Lu Changsheng in a clear voice.

“Bing’er, if you’re tired, just rest well.”

Lu Changsheng gently stroked her pale and tender cheek, speaking softly.

“Papa, next time we play games, be a bit gentler. Bing’er feels a bit sore.”

Bing’er rubbed her delicate face against Lu Changsheng’s hand, her voice tinged with a bit of grievance.

“…”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was instantly overwhelmed with guilt.

He felt as though he was possessed at the time, doing such things to Bing’er.

But to think that this little girl was even anticipating the next time?

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng’s face twitched as he replied softly.

“Mm-hmm, Papa is the best.”

Bing’er’s smile was pure and beautiful, her eyes clear and flawless, and she obediently fell asleep.

“Bang!”

The coffin lid closed.

“What on earth is going on?”

Lu Changsheng smacked his forehead and shook his head.

He then left the Hall of Everlasting Life to inquire with Hong Lian about Bing’er and Bai Ling’s recent situations.

“This Empress, Xuan Yin Yin Qi…”

After a moment of contemplation, Hong Lian spoke, “Young Master, there are two possible explanations for Bing’er’s condition.”

“One possibility is that someone tried to revive her by transforming her into a Yin Corpse.”

“The other is that she encountered some crisis and, in a critical moment, transformed herself into a Yin Corpse to survive.”

“However, during this process, her original soul fell into a dormant state, and the current Bing’er is the newly born consciousness.”

Hong Lian explained.

Although a cultivator’s lifespan is limited,

In the cultivation world, there are still many techniques that can extend one’s life or even allow one to be reborn.

Among the most common methods are ghost cultivation, corpse cultivation, and body possession.

However, these methods come with a high cost and are frowned upon by the heavens.

“Mm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, leaning more towards the second possibility.

If it had been engineered by someone else, why would they choose a place like the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?

Also, within the underground palace, apart from the formation, there were no other defensive measures.

But if she had faced danger in her life and was on the brink of death, it would make more sense.

No matter what, Bing’er’s situation is far from simple, and she was at least a Nascent Soul True Lord before!

“I wonder if Bing’er will get pregnant?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly had a thought.

During his dalliance with Bai Ling and Bing’er, he had been fair with his affections.

So there was a chance that Bing’er could also be pregnant.

But usually, a Yin Corpse shouldn’t be able to conceive.

However, Bing’er’s case could not be judged by normal standards.

“Many half-demons or those with special bloodlines can accidentally activate their bloodline power by ingesting certain Rare Treasures or practicing specific techniques, leading to unexpected awakenings.”

“Bai Ling might be one such case. Young Master just needs to wait for some time to find out.”

Hong Lian’s voice was soft and pleasant as she continued.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and asked about Hong Lian’s own situation.

He learned that she was in the final stages of body formation,

At most, in two or three years, she would be born from her spiritual fetus.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng returned to his Cave Dwelling and looked at the brilliant platinum cocoon on the bed.

He kept a close eye on Bai Ling’s condition to ensure nothing unexpected happened during the process.

Biyun Peak, a certain courtyard.

Lu Yun stepped out of his training room, his face still pale and weak.

Although his Foundation Establishment attempt had failed and didn’t cause severe injuries, it had still drained his vitality, requiring a long recovery.

“Master, Grandpa, Grandpa.”

In the courtyard, a woman with two young children looked at Lu Yun and immediately called out.

It was his wife and grandchildren.

“Yes, Jie’s son, Fu’er’s daughter.”

Lu Yun’s mature face showed a bit of a smile as he saw his wife and the two young children.

As people age, they often develop a unique affection for their grandchildren.

His eldest children didn’t have Spirit Roots, which led to a more distant relationship with them and little expectation.

Later, when he became the family head, he scarcely paid attention to his own children.

Now, after stepping down as the family head, seeing his grandchildren stirred a lot of emotion.

“In a couple of years, Jie and Fu’s children will have their Spirit Roots tested, right?”

Lu Yun asked his wife.

In his younger days, arranged by his mother, Lu Miaoyun, he had three wivesand six concubines, resulting in twenty-five children.

But out of these twenty-five children, only five possessed Spirit Roots; the rest were sent to Ruyi County.

“Jie’s son and Fu’s daughter are four and a half. Next year, they can have their Spirit Roots tested.”

After hearing this, Lu Yun’s wife’s fair face showed a hint of worry.

Though these grandchildren had both parents with Spirit Roots, there was no guarantee they would have Spirit Roots themselves.

Moreover, even if they have Spirit Roots, if they are just lower-Tier Spirit Roots, their path to immortality will be uncertain.

“Grandpa, will I have a Spirit Root?”

Young Lu Yuanjie, with his chubby little face, looked up and asked.

Born in Bihu Mountain, they were aware of Spirit Roots and cultivation since young.

“Spirit Root…”

Looking at his grandson’s innocent face, Lu Yun was momentarily lost in thought, recalling his eldest son.

His eldest son seemed to have asked him the same question when he was young.

Yet now, Lu Yun could hardly remember his eldest son’s face.

“Of course, when my Jie’s son grows up, Grandpa will teach you how to cultivate.”

Looking at his grandson’s hopeful eyes, Lu Yun’s slightly pale and worn face relaxed into a faint smile as he replied in a low voice.

After chatting for a while, his wife took the grandchildren away.

Lu Yun leaned back in his chair, gazing at the blue sky above, murmuring, “Spirit Root…”

“Spirit Roots are divided into nine grades. Even if one possesses a Spirit Root, for ninety percent of people, it’s a lower-Tier Spirit Root.”

“Lower-Tier Spirit Roots, even with the chance and Foundation Establishment Pill, it’s still nearly impossible to achieve Foundation Establishment.”

Seeing his siblings succeed in Foundation Establishment one after another, Lu Yun had assumed that it wasn’t as hard as it seemed.

He believed that with a Foundation Establishment Pill, the odds of success were high.

But after attempting it himself, he learned that Foundation Establishment was several times more difficult than he had imagined.

“I was too naive.”

Lu Yun thought of Lu Quanzhen, Lu Ruyi, Lu Qingsong, and Lu Caizhen, and deeply sighed.

After all, Father not only prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill and spirit materials but also offered external assistance.

Yet even with such preparations, he still failed. He could only blame himself for his incompetence.

If Lu Quanzhen, Lu Ruyi, Lu Qingsong, and Lu Caizhen, all shared the same grade Spirit Roots as him, why were they successful?

“Without a Foundation Establishment Pill, even with middle-Tier Spirit Roots, achieving Foundation Establishment is nearly impossible. The hope is slim.”

Hearing the playful voices outside his courtyard, Lu Yun turned his head slightly and muttered in his heart.

After years of being the family head, he knew very well that even if the family was wealthy, it wouldn’t be possible for everyone to have a Foundation Establishment Pill.

It was only because of his father’s generosity that every sibling in the family who had reached the Ninth Level of Qi Refining was given a Foundation Establishment Pill.

In the future, with more people, it would be tough for the Lu Family’s third or fourth generations to have their own Foundation Establishment Pill. They would have to rely on their own efforts and compete.

“Without support, probably none of my descendants will be able to break through to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Yun suddenly felt a wave of sadness.

Feeling that he had lived a mediocre life,

His descendants might also all be doomed to mediocrity.

“Brother Yun, you’ve only learned the surface from Father, do you really understand him?”

At that moment, Lu Yun suddenly remembered something Lu Quanzhen had said to him long ago.

“Father…”

Lu Yun paused, realizing that he truly didn’t understand his father.

Even now, his father, Lu Changsheng, seemed cloaked in a mysterious fog, impossible to see through.

However, at this moment, a thought arose in his mind.

Since he couldn’t compete with his siblings, why not take a different path?

His children weren’t successful now, so he would have more children!

As long as he had enough offspring, there would surely be those with talent!

“Although I am ordinary, if I choose to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, I can devote all my time and energy to having and raising children.”

“And once I achieve Foundation Establishment, the talents of my offspring will reach an even higher level.”

Lu Yun murmured to himself, feeling his frustration gradually dissipate, replaced by a surge of courage.

Yet, hearing his wife and grandchildren’s cheerful voices outside the courtyard, his eyes showed a hint of self-mockery as he muttered to himself, “In the end, I’m still a selfish, indifferent person… Giving myself false reasons just to gain Father’s favor.”

When he failed his Foundation Establishment, Father talked to him about the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, leaving him confused, unsure of what path to take.

But after he calmed down, he had roughly made his decision.

However, a hurdle still lingered in his heart.

“Even if I succeed in Foundation Establishment and live for two hundred years, won’t I still have to witness their partings and deaths?”

Lu Yun gazed at the blue sky and white clouds, sighing.

He knew that if he approached his parents, Father would probably give him another chance to attempt Foundation Establishment.

But if he failed again, then he would have no hope of achieving Foundation Establishment for the rest of his life.

The Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique not only offers a chance for Foundation Establishment.

With Father’s help, he might even reach that lofty and distant realm of Golden Core Formation.

As for not being able to leave Bihu Mountain, as long as he lived, he would still have choices.

In Hall of Everlasting Life, Lu Changsheng continuously watched over the platinum cocoon that Bai Ling had transformed into.

“Changsheng, the Hongye Valley Marketplace Auction is about to begin.”

This day, Lu Miaoge, dressed in a plainnwhite dress, looking like a breathtaking beauty, entered the Cave Dwelling and spoke to Lu Changsheng.

“The auction is about to start?”

Lu Changsheng, after hearing this, pondered for a moment before saying, “Sister Miaoge, take the Golden Armored Bean Mother and oversee the auction. I won’t be attending this time.”

Now that Bai Ling was in an unknown state, he truly couldn’t leave her unattended.

Besides, this auction had his daughter Lu Wangshu, the Nine Abyss Mastiff, Lu Miaoge, Li Xingruo, Li Xinnyu, Lu Munian, and Lu Yuanzhong—seven Foundation Establishment cultivators—overseeing it, along with a second-level formation.

He remembered that his daughter Lu Wangshu had also invited Xiao Xiyue.

With such a lineup, even a False Core stage expert would likely suffer defeat.

“Is Ling’er alright?”

Lu Miaoge, knowing about Bai ing’s condition, asked with concern.

“It’s just a bloodline awakening; there shouldn’t be any problem.”

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s delicate hand and spoke softly, “Sister Miaoge, if anything unexpected happens, notify me first.”

“Mm.”

Lu Miaoge replied gently and hen, with Li Xingruo, boarded the Spirit Boat to head to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

However, they didn’t go directly to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Instead, they first went to Qingzhu Mountain to fetch their father, Lu Yuanshan Ding.

In just a few months, Lu Yuanshan Ding had aged significantly, with his dry face covered in age spots.

If Lu Miaoge hadn’t been continuully nourishing him with spiritual materials provided by Lu Changsheng, he likely wouldn’t have made it.

“Miaoge, you’ve worked so hard during these times.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding’s cloudy eyes brightened a bit as he spoke.

“Father, please don’t get emotional.”

Lu Miaoge supported her fathee, using the ‘Taiji True Water’ to help regulate his blood and energy.

“Changsheng is tied up with some matters and can’t leave for the moment.”

She then explained to Lu Yuanzhong, who was nearby.

“It’s normal for him to be busy with some things.”

Lu Yuanzhong now also looked frail, with gray hair and a face full of wrinkles.

Then, Lu Miaoge steered the Spirit oat, carrying Lu Yuanzhong, Lu Yuanshan Ding, and her son Lu Qingxian and daughter Lu Qingqi to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.