Chapter 470: Each in Their Place, Bai Ling Has Been Pregnant for One Year and Four Months

After returning to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng routinely checked on his family’s situation.

Lu Miaoyun mentioned that all he second-level Cave Dwellings in the house had been opened, and five concubines were ready to undergo Foundation Establishment.

However, the Lu Family currently doesn’t have enough Foundation Establishment Pills, so Lu Changsheng would need to refine them himself.

This is because currently, Li Xingruo can only guarantee one pill per batch, far from Lu Changsheng’s ability to produce three per batch, each of high quality or even of the highest grade.

“Alright, I’ll handle it,” Lu Changsheng nodded and said.

The Lu Family doesn’t lack Foundation Establishment Pills, but relatively speaking, they are still in demand.

Now the children are preparing to break through, and even the wives and concubines are about to break through. This is a bit challenging, even for Bihu Mountain.

After all, Wanling Treasure Essence is used for so many things that it can’t be constantly used to nurture Celestial Spirit Fruits.

The only choice is to refine Foundation Establishment Pills for others and keep the excess for themselves.

After a brief conversation, Lu Changsheng asked if his daughter, Lu Wangshu, had returned.

He had not seen his beloved daughter for so long and missed her a bit.

“Wangshu and Lingxiao are taking over the Sima Family’s shop and spiritual land. They need to oversee the place for a while, so they won’t be back anytime soon,” Lu Miaoyun gently massaged hisshoulders as she spoke softly.

Of course, the Sima Family wouldn’t dare tamper with the shops or spiritual land.

However, if the Lu Family wants to run and manage them properly, someone needs to stay and watch over them.

It’s not so much that they fear the Sima Family causing trouble.

Given the current state of Bihu Mountain, these major family forces wouldn’t dare to stir things up. It’s more the rogue cultivators and bandits that cause issues.

After all, they have no attachments and are like lone wolves. Once they commit a crime, they disguise themselves and escape. Finding them is nearly impossible.

Moreover, the shop and spiritual land that the Sima Family compensated with are top-tier. Without sufficient deterrence, once the businesses start operating, they would become prime targets in the eyes of these bandits and rogue cultivators.

“Mmm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with both nostalgia and relief.

The Lu Family had finally entered the right track, and all the children were busy with various tasks.

Except for the eldest son, Lu Ping’an, who went out with Qin Yi to relax, everyone else had things to take care of.

Lu Qingxian oversees Flower and Fruit Mountain.

Lu Qingsong guards White Tiger Mountain.

Lu Ruyi manages the family’s trading caravan.

Lu Xingchen and Lu Caizhen are stationed at Hongye Valley Marketplace.

The reason two people are stationed at Red Leaf Valley is partly because neither is skilled in combat.

Additionally, Hongye Valley Marketplace has become more prosperous, with people coming and going every day, making it impossible for Qingzhu Mountain to handle alone.

Moreover, Lu Yuanzhong has aged, and one of the family pillars, Lu Chenghua, led part of the Qingzhu Mountain disciples three years ago to develop a branch under the Spirit Control Sect’s domain.

Given this situation, it’s only natural that Bihu Mountain took over the responsibility of guarding Red Leaf Valley.

After talking with Lu Miaoyun, Ling Zixiao, and te other women, Lu Changsheng came to check on Bai Ling.

She had been pregnant for a year and four months.

However, there were no signs of childbirth.

Back when Ling Zixiao was pregnant with Lu Lingxiao and Lu Linghe, it took only a year and one month.

This made Lu Changsheng increasingly curious about the child Bai Ling was carrying.

After spending time with his wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng went to Sumeru Cave Heaven to visit Nangong Mili in the Wuxiang Treasure Wheel.

Previously, fearing that she might cause trouble, Lu Changsheng left the Wuxiang Treasure Wheel in the Cave Dwelling, suppressing it with Sumeru while he headed to the Misty Rain Market.

“You scoundrel man!”

The first words out of her mouth when they met were their familiar greetings.

Lu Changsheng paid no attention to this and even liked seeing her defiant attitude.

Then, as she kept up her tough act but her body was honest, he used Yin-Yang Dual Qi to help her nourish her Golden Core.

With his breakthrough to Golden Core Formation, the effects of Yin-Yang Dual Qi significantly improved.

For someone like Nangong Mili, who had a fourth-grade True Core, about a hundred sessions would be enough for her to advance to a third-grade Golden Core.

Although a hundred sessions sounds like a lot.

Compared to other natural treasures used to enhance a True Core, it’s already incredibly efficient.

Effectively, if Lu Changsheng fully devoted himself to nourishing someone’s True Core, it would only take about three years to upgrade a fourth-grade True Core to a third-grade Golden Core!

If Lu Changsheng announced this news, countless female cultivators in the Golden Core Formation stage would flock to Bihu Mountain, offering themselves.

Of course, it would also attract countless cultivators and forces that would want to capture Lu Changsheng.

“It seems like the Jade Phoenix Marrow Body is indeed extraordinary…”

At that moment, Lu Changsheng thought of Yun Wanshang’s situation.

She also enhanced her Golden Core with his Yin-Yang Dual Qi, but her approach was completely different from other women.

She introduced the Yin-Yang Dual Qi into her body, then nourished it through her Spirit Body, gradually strengthening it, and finally used it to nourish her Golden Core.

There was no need to constantly rely on Lu Changsheng’s Yin-Yang Dual Qi to nourish her Golden Core.

Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng felt a bit of regret.

If this Caiyun Zhenren also needed Yin-Yang Dual Qi, he might have tried to reverse the roles.

“Scoundrel man, when will you let me out?”

Nangong Mili’s voluptuous figure exuded a seductive charm that naturally aroused desire.

Especially now, as her snow-white skin was covered in a fine layer of sweat, shimmering with a pinkish hue.

“When you learn to behave, Mili, and after you bear ten or eight children, then maybe,” Lu Changsheng teased, his hand playfully squeezing her ample bosom, as he chuckled.

“In your dreams!”

Nangong Mili instantly panicked upon hearing this.

She had long suspected that Lu Changsheng harbored such intentions.

Hearing his words finally reveal his devilish intentions, she felt a surge of fear.

After all, in her opinion, experiencing pregnancy once was enough.

Now that she had a daughter, Yaoyao, she was content. If she had ten or eight more children, what would become of her?

The mere thought gave her a shudder.

Lu Changsheng initially intended to just tease her.

But seeing Nangong Mili, who was usually so defiant, showing such a reaction piqued his interest.

He hugged her lovely figure, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, “What? Do you think it’s too few?”

“Don’t worry, Mili. If you like it, your husband is always willing, even if it’s more.”

“Get lost, you scoundrel- hhmm~”

In the Golden Sun Sect Market.

Inside a shop with a sign that read ‘Little Bamboo Pavilion’.

“Junior Sister Qingzhu, don’t be so unkind,”

“There’s a banquet next month. If you attend with me, I promise I won’t bother you again,” a handsome young man in a fine robe, holding a folding fan, spoke to a woman in front of him with a refined demeanor.

The woman had a serene and delicate beauty, dressed in a Rainbow Feather Garment, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly aura.

The young man in the fine robe gazed at Lu Qingzhu, his eyes filled with admiration.

Not only was Lu Qingzhu exceptionally beautiful, but her brother Lu Qingshan was also a true disciple of Golden Sun Sect, a top candidate for Golden Core!

If he could become her Dao companion, it would not only advance his standing in the sect but also significantly elevate his family’s status.

“Senior Brother Ye, I am not interested in you. Please respect yourself and stop disturbing my shop’s business,” Lu Qingzhu said, pursing her lips.

She had been in the sect for so many years and naturally attracted many suitors.

Especially since her brother Lu Qingshan often went on missions, afraid she would get bored, he bought this shop in Golden Sun Sect Market to keep her occupied. This led to many fellow disciples, and even cultivators from other families, coming to bother her.

“Junior Sister Qingzhu, your shop only makes a thousand Spirit Stones at best each day. If you agree to-”

The young man in the fine robe smirked, continuing his persuasion.

After all, Qingzhu Fairy was famous for her good temper, unlike her brother Lu Qingshan, who was renowned for his fierce temper.

So, they often resorted to pestering Lu Qingzhu, knowing she wouldn’t complain to Lu Qingshan.

Just then, a tall and upright young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright, sharp eyes entered the Little Bamboo Pavilion, loudly calling out, “Xiaozhu!”

“Hmm?”

However, when he noticed the young man in the fine robe inside the shop, his eyes immediately narrowed, filled with killing intent.

The young man in the fine robe trembled, quickly bowing his head. “Greetings, Senior Brother Lu,” he said.

Then, turning to Lu Qingzhu, he cupped his hands and said, “Junior Sister Lu, I just realized I have something else to do. I’ll take my leave now.”

He knew better. Years ago, an inner disciple had harassed Lu Qingzhu and was nearly beaten to death by Lu Qingshan within the sect.

If the Enforcement Palace hadn’t intervened, that disciple might have been directly slain by Lu Qingshan.

They dared to approach Lu Qingzhu, knowing that Lu Qingshan frequently wasn’t around.

Moreover, Junior Sister Lu had a reputation for being kind-hearted. As long as they weren’t too overbearing, she wouldn’t tell on them to Lu Qingshan.

“You punk! I’ve warned you many times to stay away from my sister!” Lu Qingshan’s sword-like brows rose, and his cold expression turned to fury as he strode forward, grabbing the young man by the neck and lifting him off the ground.

“Senior Brother Lu, I didn’t mean any harm. I was just here to buy something from Junior Sister,” the young man in the fine robe stammered, his body trembling.

Even though he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, facing Lu Qingshan sucked out all his courage, let alone putting up a fight.

“Brother!”

Lu Qingzhu quickly called out when she saw this scene, afraid her brother might accidentally harm him.

After all, both the sect and the market strictly prohibited fighting.

Previously, her brother had been confined for half a year by the Enforcement Palace for beating someone up in the sect. He had to make up for it by completing missions.

If it wasn’t for her brother’s exceptional talent, there’s no way they would have let him off so lightly.

“Bang!”

Lu Qingshan snorted coldly, a sharp sword Qi swirling in his palm. He then tossed the young man out onto the street, leaving him white-faced and vomiting blood.

“If I see you again, you’re dead,” Lu Qingshan warned, his eyes like two sharp blades that no one dared to meet.

The other cultivators on the street watched in shock and confusion.

They wondered who had the nerve to cause trouble in the market.

After all, this was a market under the Golden Sun Sect’s jurisdiction, wasn’t it? Weren’t they afraid of death?

“Thank you, Senior Brother Lu.”

The young man in the fine robe knew that Lu Qingshan would indeed carry out such a threat. He cursed his bad luck for accidentally crossing paths with this troublemaker.

Pressing his chest to suppress the domineering sword Qi inside him, he respectfully bowed and then hurried away in embarrassment.

“Xiaozhu, you don’t need to worry about such people. The nicer you are, the more they will take advantage of you.”

Lu Qingshan habitually ruffled his sister’s silky hair as he spoke.

“Brother, I understand,” Lu Qingzhu responded in a soft voice.

“Sigh, what do you even understand…”

Lu Qingshan looked at his sister’s shy expression and helplessly chuckled.

But he knew his sister’s temperament; she wouldn’t quarrel with anyone unless it was too serious.

And she acted this way because she didn’t want to trouble him.

“Brother, you must be tired from your mission, right?”

Lu Qingzhu smiled softly, changing the topic as she poured him tea.

Soon, the two siblings sat down together, and Lu Qingshan began to tell his sister about his mission.

Despite the danger involved, he recounted it lightheartedly, as if it had been a walk in the park.

Then he pulled out a bunch of natural treasures from his Storage Bag.

Since Lu Qingzhu had a spirit pet, the Earth Spirit Mouse, to help her appraise treasures,

and she had also trained in ocular techniques that made her a type of treasure master,

Lu Qingshan had his sister run this shop to deal in similar trades.

Whenever he returned from a mission, he’d place the natural treasures he collected in her shop for consignment sales, which made ‘Little Bamboo Pavilion’ quite popular in the Golden Sun Sect Market.

“Xiaozhu, I’m free now, and in half a month, the Golden Sun Sect’s spirit ship will head to Qingluan Immortal City. Let’s go home for a visit,” Lu Qingshan said with a smile as he watched his sister quietly.

Truthfully, he wasn’t particularly eager to return home.

After all, a man should explore the world, not remain tied to his homeland!

If he ever truly felt the need to go home, it would be when he had made a name for himself, become famous in the Yue Kingdom, and reached Golden Core Formation.

But his sister, Lu Qingzhu, was different. She was deeply attached to home.

Since he now had the time, he was willing to accompany his sister for a visit.

Besides, he remembered their father’s previous instructions to go back and reforge the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword.

But aside from reforging the sword, there was something else he wanted to ask his father.

As time passed and his cultivation and Sword Dao improved, the sword seed within his body had almost fully merged with him.

Through this process, he could clearly feel the tremendous enhancement it brought to him.

It made him curious about where his father had acquired this sword seed.

After all, he was no longer a novice in cultivation.

He clearly recognized that this ‘sword seed’ was incredibly precious, far more so than his father’s casual claim of having found it by chance.

“Mmm, alright,”

Lu Qingzhu’s eyebrows curved as she happily agreed when she heard this.

She then asked her brother what gifts she should prepare.

“Just something simple is fine,”

Lu Qingshan replied, slightly exasperated.

Given the family’s current situation, no matter how wealthy they were, it wouldn’t last forever.

And it wasn’t easy for his sister to earn some Spirit Stones either.

After chatting for a bit, he asked his sister if she had acquired any valuable treasures recently.

Lu Qingshan never liked owing anyone favors.

Years ago, when he obtained the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword Embryo from Lu Ruyi, he had kept this debt in mind.

So over the years, he prepared a few valuable treasures to repay it.

However, in his opinion, these treasures were still far inferior to the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword Embryo, so he planned to collect a few more.

Back at Bihu Mountain.

In Sumeru Cave Heaven.

At Hall of Everlasting Life, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, with a cyan lotus throne spinning before him.

“Phew… It’s not easy to refine this Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus,” he sighed, taking a deep breath after a long while.

If not for True Lord Tianyuan helping him establish a connection with the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, it would take at least three to five years to refine this lotus throne into a second dantian.

He didn’t continue the hard work just yet and decided to go outside for some relaxation – oh, no, to work hard for the family’s future.

“Hmm?”

As soon as he stepped out of Hall of Everlasting Life, Lu Changsheng noticed in the distance a peachwood spirit embryo, resembling a tree stump, that emitted pink radiance. Nine peach blossoms, finely carved like jade, seemed to pulse with breathing, absorbing spiritual energy. It was an impressive sight.

Lu Changsheng knew that this sign indicated Hong Lian was about to complete her physical reconstruction and emerge from the embryo soon.

He smiled with joy.

Once Hong Lian completed her physical reconstruction, he could confidently head to the Jin Kingdom.

“Hmm?”

Just after leaving Sumeru Cave Heaven, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow as he saw a vortex of spiritual energy forming in the distant back mountain, indicating that someone was on the verge of breaking through Foundation Establishment.

It looked like the person was close to succeeding.

Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion and casually asked, only to find out that the person attempting Foundation Establishment was from the Bai Family at Hundred Bird Lake.

“The Bai Family…”, Lu Changsheng sighed.

He had always helped the Bai Family at Hundred Bird Lake generously.

Over the years, although he hadn’t given them any Foundation Establishment Pills, he had always supported them in everything else. They never lacked their rightful share of resources.

The Bai Family, leveraging these resources, had helped two people attempt Foundation Establishment, but both had failed.

Now, seeing that the Bai Family finally produced a second Foundation Establishment cultivator, Lu Changsheng felt genuinely happy for them.

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and ohers nearby also felt a bit emotional.

They remembered the past when Bihu Mountain, Qingzhu Mountain, Hundred Bird Lake, and Centipede Ridge formed an alliance of four major families.

Now, decades have passed, Centipede Ridge has changed hands, and the Bai Family at Hundred Bird Lake has finally produced a second Foundation Establishment cultivator. Meanwhile, Qingzhu Mountain has three Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But Bihu Mountain has grown to be a family with more than twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even a False Core.

Though they often felt a bit sentimental, they didn’t dwell on it too much.

However, now, comparing themselves to Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Bird Lake made them realize how astonishing their family’s growth had been. No wonder other families were so wary of them.

“Hmm? Xingchen has a Dao companion?”, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile during dinner with his wives and concubines after hearing the conversation.

As their children aged, they gradually started their own families.

Lu Changsheng was happy about this. After hearing that his son, Lu Xingchen, had found a Dao companion, he felt pleasantly surprised.

“It’s not official, but Caizhen mentioned that they seem to be heading in that direction,” Xia Zhiyue added, giving a brief description of the girl.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly but didn’t say much.

He believed that children should carve their own fates, and while he was pleased to see this, he wouldn’t interfere.

However, knowing that the girl is a rogue cultivator whom his son happened to encounter and bring back to the market, he decided it was best to investigate her background.

Given the current state of the Lu Family, many eyes were on them. Someone might even think of using Lu Family members as a way in.