Chapter 497: Lu Changsheng: Qingyi Is Still Pure In My Heart!

Nangong Mili walked out of the Five Sacred Hall. She thought about the Five Poison Sect Master’s attitude earlier and felt a sense of satisfaction.

In the past, only her daughter Nangong Yaoyao gave her such feelings.

Now, she had gained another person.

At this moment, she looked at the Jade Slip in her hand.

She wanted to see how Lu Changsheng demonstrated his prowess in the Yin Ghost Sect, making them submit.

After all, she had only heard vague accounts about Lu Changsheng’s actions in the Yin Ghost Sect without knowing the details.

‘Snap!’

Moments later, the Jade Slip in her hand shattered. Her beautiful, seductive face turned icy cold.

Why does this damn man attract women wherever he goes?!

It’s one thing to seek justice for his son, but how did another wife just show up?!

How many wives do you actually have?!

You went to the Yin Ghost Sect and met another wife?!

‘Damn man!’

Nangong Mili cursed in her heart, her beautiful phoenix eyes filled with coldness.

Then she turned into a streak of rainbow light, returning to Tianzhu Peak. She entered the Great Hall with a loud bang and began her closed-door cultivation.

But as she looked at the empty Great Hall and thought of Lu Changsheng, her heart felt sour and irritated.

This damn man leaves affection wherever he goes. What if time goes on…?

For a moment, this woman, who was cold, ruthless, and with a heart as venomous as a snake in the eyes of others, felt like a girl in love, filled with insecurities.

However, moments later, Nangong Mili realized that her emotions were affected by Lu Changsheng. She coldly snorted, dismissed her thoughts, and focused on her cultivation.

She planned to visit the Jiang Kingdom to see Xiaochan and bring her back after breaking through the sixth layer of Golden Core Formation.

At this time…

In the Nine Heavens Gale Layer…e…

A golden streak of light tore through the layers of gales, heading towards the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

On this return trip, Lu Changsheng didn’t plan to pass through the border between the Jiang Kingdom and Jin Kingdom but intended to cross the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

On the way, he wanted to see if he could find any Natural Treasures or Third-Tier spirit plants.

He also planned to hunt down the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly he had been eyeing for a long time.

This Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly was a mid-tier third-stage demon king.

Due to its mutated bloodline, its strength was comparable to that of a Late-Stage Golden Core powerhouse!

In the past, Lu Changsheng had coveted it but didn’t have the confidence to deal with it.

Now, with his increased strength, the Golden-Winged Roc, and Chu Qingyi, he was confident in taking down this Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

‘Lu Lang…’

Meng Xiaochan, sitting cross-legged on the Golden-Winged Roc, nervously asked if there was anything she should be aware of when they reached Bihu Mountain.

‘Just treat it like your own home.’

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and told her a bit about the family situation.

He also mentioned that due to past interactions between Qingzhu Mountain’s Lu Family and Red Leaf Valley’s Chen Family, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and LL Miaoge still remembered her and had a good impression of her.

The only thing to be careful about was to avoid taking action in public as much as possible.

Though Meng Xiaochan’s poison skills weren’t as bloody as those of the Heaven Corpse Sect or the Yin Ghost Sect, they still belonged to the demonic path.

Ordinary rogue cultivators or family practitioners might not recognize it.

But Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Four Great Immortal Sects could easily identify her skills as belonging to the Five Poison Sect.

‘Mm~’

Meng Xiaochan’s face was full of sweetness.

In her heart, as long as she could be with Lu Changsheng, nothing else mattered.

Even breaking through to the Golden Core wasn’t as important.

However, Lu Changsheng took the initiative to ask Meng Xiaochan about advancing to the Golden Core.

He had two Condensing Crystal Pills in his hand.

If Meng Xiaochan needed one, he wouldn’t mind giving one to her.

After all, none of his current wives and children were urgently in need of a Condensing Crystal Pill.

If Meng Xiaochan could break through to the Golden Core early, their family would gain another Golden Core combat strength.

Afterward, it would be much easier to obtain Condensing Crystal Pills; they could gather the materials and have Hong Lian refine them.

‘If I concentrate on cultivating, I could reach the peak of Foundation Establishment in two to three years.’

‘But to break through to the Golden Core, I still need to continuously temper my foundation with the Wan Du Shi Xin Art. Otherwise, even if I succeed, I will only form a low-Tier flawed core.’

Meng Xiaochan said.

She had the Thousand Silk Ten Thousand Poison Body and cultivated with a compatible inheritance, so her cultivation speed was fast.

But such techniques had their pros and cons. Breaking through major realms was much more difficult than with other techniques.

Additional time had to be spent strengthening the foundation and preparing.

‘Alright, I’ll see if I can help you then.’

Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.

His Yin-Yang Dual Qi could naturally nourish and fortify the Golden Core foundation; it could also help others temper their foundation.

‘Mm~’

Meng Xiaochan responded happily, her eyes filled with love and admiration as she gazed at Lu Changsheng.

The Locking Emotion Gu not only compelled feelings of love…

But also magnified any positive traits the other person saw while ignoring their flaws, making them fall deeper into love.

After spending a few months with him, the more Meng Xiaochan got to know Lu Changsheng, the deeper her love became.

‘By the way, Xiaochan…’

At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of Chu Qingyi in the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus.

She and Meng Xiaochan were bound to meet later.

So, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, he wanted to explain in advance.

He planned to tell her directly about Meng Xiaochan.

He would explain that she was his former lover, who by chance joined the Five Poison Sect.

When they met again in the Jin Kingdom, she repented after his persuasion.

Meng Xiaochan wasn’t as famous as Nangong Mili.

As long as he explained well, Chu Qingyi shouldn’t take it too hard.

And as long as Meng Xiaochan didn’t cause trouble in Qingyun Region afterward, there would be a certain level of protection.

‘Chu Qingyi!?’

Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaochan’s lips parted slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.

As a true disciple of the Five Poison Sect, she had some basic knowledge about the Four Great Immortal Sects in the Jiang Kingdom.

She knew that the Azure Cloud Sect had a Golden Core True Person named Chu Qingyi.

But she never expected that this Golden Core True Person would also have a close relationship with her beloved!

‘As expected of Lu Lang!’

However, Meng Xiaochan didn’t feel jealous; she thought it was only natural.

A great man like Lu Changsheng, with his breathtaking looks, exceptional talent, and strong abilities, of course, many women would be attracted to him!

After explaining everything to Meng Xiaochan, Lu Changsheng summoned the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus and entered it.

Seeing Lu Changsheng disappear, Meng Xiaochan immediately held the sparkling cyan-green lotus seat with great care.

The Golden-Winged Roc slightly slowed down, a surge of formless demonic power enveloping Meng Xiaochan for protection.

Otherwise, even with her ninth layer Foundation Establishment cultivation, she wouldn’t be able to withstand the fierce gales.

‘Lu Daoyou.’

Inside the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, Chu Qingyi saw Lu Changsheng come in and immediately called out.

‘Qingyi.’

Lu Changsheng approached her with a smile, naturally taking her delicate hand.

He then said, ‘We have now left the Yin Ghost Sect’s territory and are about to enter the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. I plan to cross the mountain range this time.’

‘Cross the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?’

Chu Qingyi was surprised.

She knew that the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range was filled with monsters.

Even for a Golden Core cultivator, crossing the mountain range from the Jin Kingdom to the Jiang Kingdom was extremely dangerous.

However, remembering Lu Changsheng had the Golden-Winged Roc, she felt relieved.

With such a Top-Tier demon lord, as long as they didn’t cause trouble, crossing the mountain range would be relatively safe for Lu Changsheng.

‘Yes, I’m planning to see if there are any Natural Treasures and to hunt down a demon king.’

Lu Changsheng replied.

‘There are many demon kings in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. If you want to hunt one, it’s better to be careful and finish quickly.’

Chu Qingyi immediately advised.

‘Don’t worry, I understand.’

Having experienced being hunted by a demon king before, Lu Changsheng didn’t plan to go on a rampage. His main target was the Sun-Moon Twin-Wing Butterfly.

‘How is Quanzhen?’

He asked.

‘His condition has improved, but he still needs to recover gradually.’

Chu Qingyi shook her head slightly and led Lu Changsheng to a quiet chamber within the palace.

Lu Quanzhen, dressed in a black robe, sat cross-legged on a meditation mat, holding a Vajra Relic in one hand and a Nine-Eyed Bodhi Seed in the other.

In front of him was a light blue incense burner, wisps of incense curling up, filling the air with a calming fragrance.

‘Father, Senior.’

Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes and stood up to greet them.

His face was still pale, devoid of blood, and his eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty aura, as red as blood.

‘Quanzhen, how are you feeling now?’

Lu Changsheng asked.

‘Father, I am much better now. This Vajra Relic is suppressing the bloodthirsty aura.’

Lu Quanzhen replied.

Lu Changsheng stepped forward to check his condition.

He was slightly better than before, but not by much.

Although the Vajra Relic could suppress the dark blood aura, it would take a long time to take full effect.

‘Have you taken the Longevity Pill?’

Lu Changsheng continued to ask.

‘Yes, I have.’

Lu Quanzhen replied softly.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow.

Although the Longevity Pill’s primary effect was to extend lifespan, it was also a potent tonic that benefited the body, rejuvenating vitality.

But despite taking the Third-Tier Longevity Pill, Lu Quanzhen’s condition hadn’t noticeably improved.

‘System.’

Lu Changsheng focused his mind and checked Lu Quanzhen’s status panel.

‘Name: Lu Quanzhen’

‘Lifespan: 60/90’

‘Talent: Fourth-Tier Spirit Root’

‘Cultivation Level: Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment’

‘Talent: Battle Compatibility (71%)’

‘Just as expected…’

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.

The Third-Tier Longevity Pill should increase one’s lifespan by thirty to fifty years.

Even if the Longevity Pill from the Yin Ghost Sect was of average quality, it should still extend lifespan by at least thirty years.

But Lu Quanzhen had only gained twenty-one years.

The effect was only slightly better than a Second-Tier Longevity Pill.

This wasn’t an issue with the Yin Ghost Sect’s Longevity Pill.

It was because Lu Quanzhen’s condition was so poor.

He was like an old man whose lifespan was about to run out and whose potential was exhausted.

Only under such circumstances would the Longevity Pill’s effect be significantly reduced, falling short of expectations.

‘Alright, focus on recovering for now. Once we get home, I’ll check on you again.’

Lu Changsheng said.

Although twenty-one years was a short extension,

As long as Lu Quanzhen rested properly, Lu Changsheng was confident he could help him remove the dark blood aura, solidify his foundation, and achieve a breakthrough to the Golden Core within thirty years.

‘Yes, Father.’

Lu Quanzhen cupped his hands and responded, aware that the Longevity Pill’s effects weren’t as ideal as expected.

Although he didn’t know his exact lifespan,

he had a vague sense of it.

Lu Changsheng nodded, then walked out of the quiet chamber with Chu Qingyi. He looked at her and called out, ‘Qingyi.’

‘What is it?’

Chu Qingyi’s beautiful eyes were filled with confusion as she glanced at Lu Changsheng.

‘Cough, cough, cough—’

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng clutched his chest and began coughing.

Chu Qingyi’s cheeks instantly turned bright red, understanding Lu Changsheng’s intent.

‘Qingyi, although my injuries have stabilized, my essence is damaged. I can’t use much Spiritual Energy.’

‘Crossing the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range could be dangerous, especially since the demon king I plan to hunt is quite formidable.’

Lu Changsheng explained, knowing that his injuries weren’t as severe, but he needed to give her a reason.

‘…’

Chu Qingyi lowered her head slightly, her cheeks reddening even more, and remained silent.

As a sword cultivator, she could clearly see that Lu Changsheng’s breath was long and steady, indicating he wasn’t in serious trouble.

However, with his claims of essence damage, she couldn’t confirm for sure.

Considering Lu Changsheng’s fierce outburst earlier, it wasn’t impossible for him to have suffered internal damage.

But after spending so much time together, she already saw him as a rogue, shameless, and thick-skinned.

She believed he was likely trying to deceive her again.

‘Good Qingyi, please help me.’

Lu Changsheng gently held Chu Qingyi’s delicate hand and whispered.

Hmm, why did this line feel oddly familiar?

‘You…’

Chu Qingyi, though still disguised and looking ordinary, was now furious, her cheeks flushed.

She wanted to say something but didn’t know what.

‘Good Qingyi, can you bear to see me like this?’

Lu Changsheng understood that if he acted now, Chu Qingyi would likely yield.

But for some reason, seeing her looking shy and slightly aggrieved but silent, he couldn’t resist teasing her further.

Chu Qingyi, her face as red as a sunset, heard Lu Changsheng repeatedly calling her ‘good Qingyi’ in a pleading tone. Her mind was in turmoil. Did she owe this man something?

She sighed softly and, in a small voice, said, ‘Only… for healing.’

‘Yes, Yes, only for healing. You’ve always been pure in my heart, Qingyi – pure as ice and clean as jade!’

Lu Changsheng nodded seriously and led her to a side hall.

Chu Qingyi, with her face flushed, silently cursed herself.

They were already this close, and yet he still spoke of purity…

Before Chu Qingyi could think further, Lu Changsheng leaned in for a kiss.

In response, a chaotic steam flowed over Lu Changsheng’s face, restoring his true, handsome appearance.

Even though Chu Qingyi wasn’t particularly vain, seeing Lu Changsheng’s magnificent, flawless features made her heart skip a beat.

As his hands roamed her body tenderly yet assertively, Chu Qingyi felt herself growing weaker.

She suddenly felt the urge to resist, biting her lip but refusing to remove her disguise.

‘Good Qingyi.’

After a while, Lu Changsheng embraced her waist, gently calling out as he noticed her tightly closed eyes and flushed cheeks.

‘Healing…’

Chu Qingyi grumbled in her heart; this man kept talking about healing but hadn’t started anything serious.

‘Yes, healing.’

Lu Changsheng, amused by her silent protest, kissed her again.

As time went on, Chu Qingyi’s neatly tied hair became tousled, and her ruby-red cheeks grew even more vivid as she nearly collapsed in Lu Changsheng’s arms.

Soon, her elegant blue and white gown slipped off, and a warm and intoxicating fragrance filled the air.

Chu Qingyi’s current appearance was plain and unremarkable.

But her tall and graceful figure, slender waist, shapely hips, smooth back, jade-like arms, pure white neck, and long legs were all flawless.

As her embroidered shoes were removed, a pair of delicate, beautiful feet wrapped in white silk socks were revealed.

Moments later, a bright sun seemed to rise inside the hall, glowing with a crystalline light.

Through the white silk socks, one could see ten toes curling anxiously.