Chapter 502: Lu Family’s Ancestral Grave Shining Again?

“Lu Wangshu! Stop spouting nonsense and slandering our ancestor!”

The burly man’s face turned ashen, looking like a pig’s liver, and shouted loudly.

If he weren’t inferior to Lu Wangshu, he would have already attacked to defend his family’s ancestor.

“How is it slander? Wasn’t your ancestor beaten and suppressed by my elder brother like a dog?”

With her smooth black hair and flowing dress, Lu Wangshu spoke calmly with a captivating appearance.

“If your Lu Family didn’t use sneak attacks and formations, our ancestor would have easily crushed your brother Lu Ping’an with just a flick.”

“Your ancestor was beaten by my brother like a dead dog,” she retorted.

“If it were a fair fight, our ancestor would have easily killed your brother Lu Ping’an!”

“Your ancestor was beaten by my brother like a dead dog,” she repeated.

“Our ancestor was ambushed with a formation, resulting in his magical treasure being damaged, so.”

“Your ancestor was beaten by my brother like a dead dog,” Lu Wangshu said again, undeterred.

The Sima family cultivator was utterly shattered.

No matter what he said, Lu Wangshu would only respond with the same light comment.

The watching cultivators exchanged glances, utterly flabbergasted.

Who would have thought that two Foundation Establishment cultivators would argue like this?

But after today, the Sima Patriarch’s story might be impossible to brush aside.

Anyone dissatisfied with the Sima Family could use this as a mockery.

Seeing the Sima family cultivator’s red eyes and pig-liver face, Lu Wangshu suddenly asked, “What? Want to fight?”

“If I fight you, it’d be too much of a bullying. I doubt you have the guts.”

“How about this, this is my brother. If you can take one of his strikes, I’ll rescind my previous words and apologize to your Sima Family.”

“But if you can’t withstand even one strike from my brother, then don’t say anything and come with us. Let your family come to ransom you.”

Lu Wangshu’s eyes were lively, and she winked playfully at Lu Qingshan with her clear eyes.

Although the Spirit Tiger Association belonged to a Foundation Establishment force, it was just a rogue cultivator group with limited liquid assets.

It couldn’t compare to kidnapping a few Sima Family Foundation Establishment cultivators and waiting for the Sima Family to ransom them.

“Heh.”

Lu Qingshan found Lu Wangshu’s actions amusing.

The sister who had always been so obedient, docile, and ladylike, now showed a playful side he hadn’t seen before.

But this personality actually pleased him.

Their sister Lu Qingzhu was always too quiet, afraid of causing trouble.

Even when she was wronged, she wouldn’t dare tell him.

If it were this sister, though…

Hmm… This sister would probably cause trouble for him every other day.

“Alright!”

Although the Sima family cultivator thought something was fishy, he still agreed without hesitation.

After all, he was at the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment.

He didn’t believe he couldn’t withstand one of Lu Qingshan’s strikes!

Besides, being insulted like this and presented with such a humiliating challenge—if he didn’t take it, he’d be nailed to the pillar of shame.

His entire family would follow in disgrace, becoming a laughingstock.

But if he did withstand that strike and made Lu Wangshu apologize, he could at least regain some face.

And with so many people watching, he wasn’t afraid of Lu Wangshu going back on her word.

If she did, the Lu Family of Bihu Mountain would be humiliated!

“Taking one strike? Did this Lu Immortal just misspeak or something?”

“Yeah, I know this person. His name is Sima Wenkong, at the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment. How could he possibly not withstand one strike?”

“Maybe she just spoke too quickly and made a mistake.”

“By the way, who is this guy? Is he another Lu Family cultivator? I’ve never seen him before.”

The surrounding cultivators were shocked by her words, discussing amongst themselves.

Meanwhile, Qiao Dayuan, Luo Mei, and others on the Spirit Boat remained silent.

They had witnessed Lu Qingshan’s power before.

Take one strike?

They even suspected that Lu Qingshan could kill Sima Wenkong with one sword!

“Fighting is prohibited here!”

Heavenly Sword Sect’s law enforcement disciples immediately shouted sternly upon seeing the situation.

Even though this was outside the Market, fighting was still forbidden.

“If you dare, come on,” Lu Wangshu said.

Knowing the Market rules, she glanced at Sima Wenkong indifferently.

Then she turned to the other cultivators and said, “You all can come and watch as witnesses. I, Lu Wangshu, always keep my word!”

“Hiss… This Talisman Immortal seems very confident.”

“Even if she misspoke, she can’t show any weakness now.”

“That’s right. The more confident she appears, the more she needs to seem composed now!”

The cultivators watching the graceful and otherworldly Lu Wangshu whispered quietly.

Still, they didn’t believe Lu Qingshan could defeat Sima Wenkong with one strike.

“Hmph, Lu Wangshu must be bluffing!”

Sima Wenkong looked at Lu Qingshan.

Wearing a simple green robe, aside from a handsome face with sword-like brows and starry eyes, there was nothing special about him.

Yet, unwilling to back down, Sima Wenkong said, “Come on then!”

After speaking, he looked at the other cultivators, cupped his fists slightly, and said, “Everyone, come and be witnesses!”

Lu Wangshu’s lips curled into a captivating smile. She then controlled the Green Jade Spirit Boat, leading Luo Mei, Qiao Dayuan, and others away.

Lu Qingshan shook his head in amusement, playing along with his sister. He retrieved a captured Flying Sword from his Storage Ring and flew with it.

Sima Wenkong then activated a flying shuttle Artifact and followed closely behind.

Some of the onlookers then summoned their Flying Swords, Artifacts, or spiritual mounts to follow for the spectacle.

Some even deployed Spirit Boats and started selling seats to earn Spirit Stones.

After leaving the Chixia Market by several miles, Lu Wangshu landed the Green Jade Spirit Boat.

Sima Wenkong, who had been following behind, also landed from his flying Artifact, his face tense as he stared at Lu Wangshu and Lu Qingshan.

Both sides did not immediately start fighting.

After waiting for about twenty or thirty more people to arrive, Lu Wangshu’s expression brightened like spring. She looked at Lu Qingshan and called out, “Brother Qingshan.”

“Alright,” Lu Qingshan replied with a carefree smile.

Then, he summoned a platinum-colored Magical Sword, his eyes cold and indifferent as he looked at Sima Wenkong, asking, “Are you ready?”

Sima Wenkong didn’t speak.

In his Qi Sea Dantian, his Dao Foundation hummed.

The Spiritual Energy of his fifth-layer Foundation Establishment surged like a raging tide, emitting an astonishing spiritual pressure.

As a Sima Family cultivator from Xuanwu Ridge, his strength surpassed many Foundation Establishment rogue cultivators.

Soon, an earthy yellow spear Spirit Tool appeared in his hand. He stared at Lu Qingshan and said one word, “Come!”

“It’s starting,” said the surrounding cultivators, holding their breath as they stared intently at the two of them.

“Clang!”

Lu Qingshan’s eyes slightly narrowed. His entire being was like an unsheathed divine sword, radiating an aura as sharp as ripping through the sky.

The platinum Magical Sword in his hand hummed, releasing a dazzling light as it slashed toward Sima Wenkong.

“Boom boom boom——”

Before the sword light could reach, roaring thunder gathered, and the sound of thunderclaps made everyone feel disoriented as though the sword light were a heavenly thunderbolt slamming down on them.

The sword light appeared in front of Sima Wenkong in an instant. The spear in his hand trembled, then he spat out blood and was sent flying, crashing to the ground with a thud.

“What just happened!?”

Everyone stared intently at Lu Qingshan and the bleeding Sima Wenkong lying on the ground, their expressions filled with shock and disbelief.

No one expected this duel to end so decisively and swiftly.

Not only did Lu Qingshan defeat Sima Wenkong with one strike, but he also made him spit blood, leaving a wound on his chest.

They couldn’t help thinking that if Lu Qingshan had used just a bit more force, that strike might have sliced Sima Wenkong in half!

Terrifying, simply terrifying!

“What sword technique was that!?”

“It was too fast! I didn’t even see the attack—I only heard the rumbling thunder.”

“Me too! I didn’t see it at all. I just heard the thunder, as if heavenly lightning was striking at me.”

“Could… could that be the legendary Sword Qi Thunder Sound!?”

“Sword Qi Thunder Sound… How is that possible!? Isn’t this a sword technique that only Golden Core cultivators can reach!?”

“Who is this person? How did Bihu Mountain suddenly produce such a formidable individual!”

Everyone was shocked, their hearts wavering. They couldn’t calm down.

Even among them, there were several Foundation Establishment cultivators who couldn’t grasp Lu Qingshan’s sword strike.

“Thank you, Brother Qingshan.”

Lu Wangshu let out a playful laugh, her delicate hand lifting as she summoned a Spirit Talisman to suppress Sima Wenkong.

Then a rope appeared, binding Sima Wenkong tightly, and she tossed him onto the Green Jade Spirit Boat.

“If any Sima Family cultivators or their associates are here, you can tell them to come to Crane Ming Mountain with Spirit Stones to ransom him.”

Lu Wangshu looked at the stunned crowd and spoke coldly.

Her crisp and melodious voice carried an authoritative dignity that couldn’t be ignored.

“Let’s go, Brother Qingshan.”

After speaking, the two of them steered the Green Jade Spirit Boat and left under everyone’s watchful eyes.

“If I had known you were this powerful, Brother Qingshan, we wouldn’t have had to prepare so much.”

Lu Wangshu knew that Lu Qingshan was usually cold but had a playful side, so she praised him, asking if what he did just now was the legendary Sword Dao Thunder Sound.

She had only heard of Sword Dao Thunder Sound before, never having seen it.

“Mm, I did use a bit of Sword Dao Thunder Sound,” Lu Qingshan smiled and replied.

Although he thought Sima Wenkong was rather incompetent for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he still used a bit of his true skill to win in one move.

“Sword Dao Thunder Sound? I heard that such a technique can only be understood by Golden Core cultivators. I didn’t expect you to grasp it, Brother Qingshan!”

“I’ve always heard Father and Mother praise your unparalleled Sword Dao talent, but it wasn’t until now that I fully understood.”

Lu Wangshu continued to praise him, her clear and lively eyes seemingly filled with admiration.

Since Lu Qingshan had done most of the work today, she didn’t hold back on words of praise.

After all, speaking good things doesn’t cost anything.

She might need to rely on her brother again in the future.

As for any arrogance, it depends on who you show it to.

“Hehe,” Lu Qingshan chuckled.

He was in a good mood, smiling as he said, “It’s not that exaggerated. Many Foundation Establishment sword cultivators can understand Sword Qi Thunder Sound.”

“I have to admit that my sister Wangshu’s strength has really surprised me,” he said while observing the people on the Spirit Boat.

“What are you planning to do with these people?”

“We have no foundation around the Chixia Market area. If the Spirit Tiger Association could work for us, it would make things easier in the future.”

“As for this man, we’ll just wait for the Sima Family to ransom him.”

“Even though he couldn’t withstand a single strike from you, Brother Qingshan, he’s still a Foundation Establishment cultivator. The Sima Family won’t ignore that. I reckon we could get five or six thousand Spirit Stones for him.”

Lu Wangshu’s eyes curved with a smile as she spoke.

“Sell him?”

Lu Qingshan was taken aback.

He then looked at his sister.

Never had he expected such an obedient, sweet sister to suggest something like that.

But this business… it actually seems pretty profitable.

He had often earned Spirit Stones and Natural Treasures by sparring with others in his younger days.

If he could just capture people and have their families or sects ransom them, wouldn’t it be even more profitable?

“The Sima Family has always been at odds with us, so I thought emptying their resources like this would be a good idea.”

Noticing the look in Lu Qingshan’s eyes, Lu Wangshu immediately explained, her face serious.

“Besides, if our two families start killing each other openly, it would be equivalent to declaring war. So both sides usually just set terms and release the captives.”

“Hehe,” Lu Qingshan chuckled again, finding his sister really interesting.

The two of them then returned to Crane Ming Mountain.

Lu Qingxian, Lu Qingzhu, Lu Qingqi, and others were all stunned by what they saw.

They hadn’t expected their brother and sister to deal with the Spirit Tiger Association so quickly, capturing Qiao Dayuan, Luo Mei, and even a Sima Family Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Brother Qingshan, Sister Wangshu, the Sima Family has probably already heard about this. They might come after us.”

Lu Qingxian immediately voiced his concern.

The Sima Family’s Xuanwu Ridge was not far from where they were.

If the Sima Family sent a powerful force or set up an ambush, even with Lu Qingshan and Lu Wangshu’s strength, it would be very dangerous.

“Don’t worry. Unless the entire Sima Family comes swarming, even if Sima Yue himself comes, he won’t leave in one piece!”

Lu Wangshu understood what her brother was worried about.

She wouldn’t dare to be so arrogant without some form of guarantee.

There was already a Talisman Formation set up in Crane Ming Mountain.

With the Golden Armored Bean Mother, Second-Tier Puppet, Third-Tier Talismans, and Talisman Formation, she was confident she could face even a False Core ancestor in battle.

And now, with Lu Qingshan and Lu Qingzhu at Crane Ming Mountain, they were even more secure.

“It looks like you’re almost hoping the Sima Family’s ancestor shows up,” Lu Qingshan remarked with raised brows and a light laugh.

“Hehe, it’s because you’re here, Brother Qingshan. I was thinking that if we siblings could suppress the Sima Family’s ancestor, our reputation would soar.”

Lu Wangshu half-joked.

She was indeed a little eager to see if the Sima Family’s ancestor would come.

If they could suppress the Sima Family’s ancestor, wouldn’t they be able to make the Sima Family bleed heavily, causing them to decline?

However, rationality told her that such behavior would be too ostentatious.

It would bring her a lot of trouble and potential danger.

“The Sima Family wouldn’t dare come to Crane Ming Mountain unless they disregard the consequences of Azure Cloud Sect’s punishment.”

“However, they might try to ambush us outside. Qingxuan, be cautious on your way back with Brother Qingshan.”

Lu Wangshu spoke seriously.

She then said they should stay and handle things here for now before all returning together.

At this moment.

In the Sima Family’s meeting hall at Xuanwu Ridge.

“Lu Qingshan… Could it be the same Lu Qingshan who joined Golden Sun Sect and became a disciple of a Golden Core cultivator!?”

“Rumor has it that Lu Qingshan went to challenge the Heavenly Sword Sect some years ago, where he dominated his peers. Even the Heavenly Sword Sect had few to match him!”

“How did this kid come back?”

“Bihu Mountain already has Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu, and now there’s another Lu Qingshan. Who can stop this rise!?”

The news from Chixia Market reached Xuanwu Ridge and caused the Sima family head to convene a family meeting to discuss it.

“This incident happened at Chixia Market. If we don’t act and swallow this loss, won’t other forces laugh at us!?”

An elder of the Sima Family suggested a violent retaliation.

“Lu Qingshan injured Wenkong with just one sword. His cultivation has likely reached Late-Stage Foundation Establishment. If the patriarch doesn’t act…”

“I remember that years ago, information from the Heavenly Sword Sect indicated that Lu Qingshan had just broken through to Foundation Establishment. How could he now be at the late stage!?”

“Indeed, if that’s the case, wouldn’t this kid be breaking into the Golden Core stage in a decade or two!?”

More and more voices joined in.

“This isn’t the time to worry about his cultivation level. Whether or not he’s in the late stage, his strength is real.”

“Do we really need the patriarch to act?”

The discussion grew intense, especially about whether the patriarch should take action.

But when it came to this, the entire meeting hall fell silent.

Sima Patriarch Sima Tong had his Artifact self-destructed years ago in a battle against Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an, damaging his Dao Foundation. He was now recovering and could only fight at Late-Stage Foundation Establishment.

If anyone were to act, it would be the other patriarch, Sima Yue.

But after what happened with Sima Tong, there was a shadow over them. They feared Sima Yue might encounter the same fate.

After all, if another mistake were made, the Sima Family could face complete disaster!

Silence fell over the entire meeting hall. After a long time, sighs and murmurs were heard.

A few days later, news about Lu Qingshan and Lu Wangshu from Chixia Market spread, causing a stir among countless cultivators and family factions.

Many people were already aware of Lu Wangshu.

She was the daughter of the Lu Family patriarch, Lu Changsheng.

The inheritor of Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Making, she had exceeded the master!

But Lu Qingshan was relatively unknown to many.

Only a few major False Core families and some individuals had heard of him.

After this incident, details about Lu Qingshan began to surface.

Gifted from childhood, he was chosen by a Golden Core cultivator and taken to Golden Sun Sect. He later became a core disciple and a candidate for Golden Core Formation.

But what shocked people the most was that he once went to Heavenly Sword Sect and, during the challenges, dominated all opponents of the same stage.

As the news spread, it caused an uproar among many families and factions.

“Wow! Who would have thought that, besides Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu, Bihu Mountain would also have another top genius!”

“Heavenly Sword Sect is known for its combat prowess. How could anyone dominate peers there!?”

“Yeah, no matter how talented, it’s impossible to be that terrifying! I suspect this is just hype!”

“If it’s true, we should be thankful that this person didn’t join the Heavenly Sword Sect!”

“Indeed, if he were a Golden Core candidate in Heavenly Sword Sect, Bihu Mountain’s rise would indeed be unstoppable!”

“This has to be fake. Bihu Mountain already has Lu Ping’an and Lu Wangshu—a miraculous fortune. How could there be another genius like this?”

“Exactly. Even if Lu Changsheng has some magical fertility body, it’s impossible for their ancestral grave to keep producing such geniuses!”

The news attracted attention from many families and factions who debated it.

But many people remained skeptical, finding it too unbelievable and fantastical.

After all, Heavenly Sword Sect is a dominant force in the Jiang Kingdom.

Even being able to challenge there was already considered a great talent.

But to dominate peers within Heavenly Sword Sect? How could that be possible!

So many chose not to believe it, thinking it was falsely released by the Sima Family or another faction to focus attention on Bihu Mountain, perhaps to attract the attention of Heavenly Sword Sect.

The news soon reached Bihu Mountain.

Even the younger members of the Lu Family were amazed when they heard it.

“No wonder Brother Qingshan is so mighty!”

“If only a False Core expert could suppress him—ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators are no match anymore.”

“Doesn’t that mean that if Sister Wangshu joins Brother Qingshan, they could rival a False Core expert!?”

“It’s a pity Brother Qingshan will return to Golden Sun Sect soon.”

These Lu Family juniors were filled with pride for their elder brother, Lu Qingshan.

“Lu Qingshan…”

In the garden on Lake Heart Island, Wang Yanjing, with a round belly, leaned on Lu Xingchen, looking at the Jade Slip information with surprise.

Though married to Lu Xingchen, she didn’t know much about the Lu Family.

But seeing one top genius after another from the Lu Family, she couldn’t help but marvel at how extraordinary Lu Changsheng was.

Though rumors outside said that Lu Changsheng possessed some magical fertility body,

living with Lu Xingchen for years, she noticed that the Lu Family’s descendants were of much higher quality than those of an ordinary family.

Even more superior than her own family’s.

Remember, she was born into a Golden Core family.

After breaking through to Golden Core, a cultivator’s progeny would have far superior talent and Spirit Roots.

This bloodline effect could continue to influence four or five generations of descendants.

Yet, the talent of Lu Changsheng’s children from early years already far surpassed what would result from a Golden Core bloodline. It was truly astounding.

“Brother Qingshan was taken as a disciple by a Golden Core cultivator from Golden Sun Sect when he was very young. He just returned home recently,”

Lu Xingchen gently explained, sensing his wife’s slight confusion.

He was aware of Lu Qingshan’s return.

Since they weren’t close, they met briefly once.

“Mm,”

Wang Yanjing didn’t inquire further. She lowered her graceful head, her face calm, eyes soft with maternal light as she gently caressed her belly.

Meanwhile in the Lu Family Mansion.

“That brat has only been back a few days and already causing such a commotion,”

Lu Miaohuan, wearing a dark red gauze dress with luxurious black fur draped over her shoulders, looked stunning, with an elegant aura. She glanced at the Jade Slip and commented with a hint of reproach.

But the charming smile on her face couldn’t hide her joy and pride.

“Qingshan and Wangshu have stirred up quite a bit of trouble, but we must be cautious.”

“Other families might notice, especially the Beast Taming Xu Family.”

“Xu Ruoyin mentioned before that the Xu Family is already watching our family closely. If this momentum continues, the Xu Family might secretly make a move against Qingshan or Wangshu.”

At this moment, a pale-blue-garbed Ling Zixiao, with her hair gracefully pinned up and a dignified aura, suddenly spoke.