Chapter 509: Recasting the Sword Embryo and the List

Recently, Bihu Mountain has been quite lively.

On one hand, it’s due to the Purple Secrets Realm and the Lu Family’s yearly gathering, bringing many Lu Family members back.

On the other hand, it’s because Lu Changsheng, the Lu Family’s ancestor, is about to get married.

Over the years, the Old Ancestor has only taken concubines and maids but has not really married anyone.

Now suddenly getting married, this news has surprised, even shocked, many powerful family factions.

They want to know what makes this woman special enough to become the Old Ancestor’s wife.

After all, Lu Changsheng’s previous wives are all quite extraordinary, despite some being from his younger years.

Lu Miaoge, the Lu Family’s maan wife, is a Second-Tier Talisman Master, she practiced a Dual Cultivation Method with the Old Ancestor, and can battle against False Core cultivators.

Ling Zixiao, another main wife, is a Second-Tier Formation Master; she once led the defensive formation of Bihu Mountain and killed Xiahou Demon.

A few years ago, she even set up a formation with Lu Ping’an to suppress the Sima Family’s ancestor, Sima Tong.

Even though Lu Miaoyun doesn’t stand out i many ways, she still manages the Lu Family’s inner courtyard meticulously and is also a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

“This Lu Family is not only crazy about having kids—all of who have exceptional talents—but Lu Changsheng also keeps bringing in Foundation Establishment masters. How can others even compete?”

“Right, I can understand Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaoge, but ven a Formation Master like Ling Zixiao is willing to marry Lu Changsheng. I don’t get it.”

“Did you forget? Lu Changsheng has a daoist companion in the Azure Cloud Sect named Zhao Qingqing, she’s a Foundation Establishment cultivator as well.”

“You’re behind on the news. I heard that both the two Misty Rain Market Masters are involved with the Old Ancestor.”

“What? Wasn’t it just the Rain Market Master who married the Old Ancestor as a concubine? Now the Mist Market Master too?”

“I’ve heard that the Mist Market’s master is at the Sixth Level of Foundation Establishment. Misty Rain Market has thrived because of her. She is said to have also married the Old Ancestor as a concubine!”

“While there’s no official confirmation, rumors suggest it’s true. Besides, with Lu Changsheng’s lustful nature, how could he let just one sister slip by?”

“If that’s the case, who might this bride of the Old Ancestor be? What’s her status and power? Could she be another Lu Miaoge or Ling Zixiao?””

“Damn it, where does Lu Changsheng find so many astonishing women!”

Many people are keeping a close watch on Lu Changsheng’s marriage.

While they’re filled with envy and jealousy, they also worry that Lu Changsheng might bring in a powerful wife, further elevating Bihu Mountain’s strength.

Although they harbor their concerns, after hearing about the marriage, many family factions sent representatives to deliver gifts.

It’s an opportunity to see what makes the Old Ancestor’s bride so exceptional.

Regarding the outside attention, Lu Changsheng neither knows nor cares.

At this moment, he’s with Hong Lian in the Equipment Refining hall, refining a three-foot-long sword embryo that radiates a brilliant starlight aura.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

On the black-gold forging platform, flames roared, melting various metals like Geng Metal, Pure Metal, and Refined Crystal into the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword Embryo.

The sword embryo, which once looked ancient and dull, now exudes a fierce sharpness.

However, to turn this sword embryo into a Flying Sword, Lu Qingshan will still need to nurture and refine it slowly.

What Lu Changsheng can do is make this Flying Sword more compatible with him.

If it were forged directly into a Flying Sword, Lu Qingshan’s current strength would make it unusable.

Time passed little by little.

No one knew how much time had passed.

“Buzz—”

The sword embryo fell into Lu Changsheng’s hand.

“It’s almost done.”

Lu Changsheng held the sword embryo and made a few simple swings.

But since the sword embryo has recognized Lu Qingshan as its master, he can’t fully control it; at most, he can forcibly wield it with his Yin-Yang Spiritual Energy.

“The original owner of this sword embryo must have been powerful, but too much time has passed, so it’s lost most of its spiritual essence.”

Standing beside him, Hong Lian spoke, her voice elegant and gentle, very pleasing to the ear.

“Exactly, the lack of spiritual essence is why Qingshan can barely use it.”

“If this sword embryo retained even a tenth of its original power, he wouldn’t be able to wield it.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, not feeling any regret.

He knew too well the frustration of having something too advanced to use.

It’s better to keep it simple and practical, something he can use right now.

“Yes.”

Hong Lian nodded gently.

After the simple recasting, Lu Changsheng went to find his son, Lu Qingshan, to let him give it a try.

However, upon hearing that Lu Qingshan was undergoing a medicinal bath, he didn’t disturb him and instead went to accompany Bai Ling in the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

“Brother!”

Bing’er woke up from her sleep.

Seeing Lu Changsheng, she excitedly hugged him, her delicate, exquisite face rubbing against his chest, savoring his scent.

“Bing’er.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, holding the girl in his arms, feeling her cool and graceful body.

Though she had slept for a long time, she looked exactly the same as when he had first brought her back, without any change.

Hong Lian surmised that for Bing’er to grow, it would take a very long time.

“Brother, I want to have a baby too.”

Bing’er, feeling envious of Bai Ling’s pregnancy, looked at Lu Changsheng with hopeful eyes.

Seeing her innocent, pure eyes, Lu Changsheng felt a pang of indescribable guilt.

“Bing’er, you’re still young. You’ll be able to have a baby in the future.”

Lu Changsheng comforted her.

He actually wanted to see if they could have a child together.

But after these many years of being with her, he’s sure that Bing’er is similar to Bai Ling.

Without external help, it’s almost impossible for her to get pregnant.

And the ‘Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill’ he got back then was a stroke of luck; where can he find such a pill now?

Moreover, he suspected that Bing’er might not be able to conceive at all.

“Bing’er isn’t little anymore.”

Bing’er’s eyes grew red as she pitifully pouted.

“Alright, alright, Bing’er is not little. Brother will play games with you instead.”

Lu Changsheng gently held Bing’er’s pale and delicate face, bringing it closer, then took her cold lips, savoring her sweetness.

“Mmm~”

Like a child receiving candy, Bing’er was filled with joy, quietly enjoying Lu Changsheng’s tender care.

Lu Changsheng held her, bringing her to the bedside to sit down.

“Brother.”

Moments later, Bing’er knelt down, her hands moving subtly. Her doll-like white face puffed slightly, then sunk, her skilled tongue working diligently.

White Ling, noticing this, also joined in.

However, now that she was pregnant, it wasn’t very convenient, making her actions less agile than Bing’er.

Seeing their twin flower-like faces, Lu Changsheng felt physically and mentally relaxed.

After the two women finished attending to him, Lu Changsheng rewarded them, holding onto Bing’er’s slender waist as she swayed like a weak willow in the wind.

Though Bing’er appeared delicate and frail, her body was incredibly strong.

Like a small boat in a storm, tossed and turned by the waves but standing firm, unsinkable.

White Ling watched, her eyes tearful without realizing it. Like an older sister, she gently comforted Bing’er.

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

In bed, Bing’er nestled closely against Lu Changsheng’s chest like an obedient, gentle kitten.

After comforting her for a while, Lu Changsheng turned to White Ling, whose cheeks were flushed, her skin as flawless as jade, her eyes brimming with captivating charm.

Even though White Ling was pregnant.

After many years, the Old Ancestor had become highly skilled at this sidelong caressing.

It didn’t take long before White Ling’s eyes were filled with tears, her cheeks flushed, her body curled up.

After comforting both women, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Sumeru Cave Heaven and returned to the Lu Family Mansion, where he saw his daughter Lu Wangshu chatting and laughing with Meng Xiaochan.

“Sister Xiaochan, do you have any exclusive poisons that even Golden Core Realm cultivators can’t resolve?”

Normally, Lu Wangshu exuded a cold and unapproachable aura.

But when she wanted to, she could be very friendly and easily get along with anyone.

“If it’s just making it difficult for a Golden Core cultivator, I can craft it, but making it entirely unsolvable would be very challenging.”

Meng Xiaochan, new to Bihu Mountain, was friendly towards the Lu Family members who were actively reaching out.

Moreover, seeing Lu Wangshu reminded her of Nangong Yaoyao, making her feel a bit more affectionate. She mentioned that she had poisons that could get the better of Foundation Establishment cultivators and promised that nine out of ten people couldn’t solve them.

Even if a Golden Core cultivator got involved, they would need to use considerable power to resolve it.

“Xiaochan, don’t listen to her nonsense.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately interjected.

It’s fine for his daughter to dabble in pill refining, Equipment Refining, or puppetry as a hobby, but now she even wants to play with poison. She’s getting totally off track.

“Lu Lang.”

Meng Xiaochan blushed, wringing the hem of her skirt as if she had done something wrong.

“Dad, I’m just curious.”

Lu Wangshu wasn’t particularly afraid of her father, clasping her hands behind her back and pouting as she spoke.

“I know you too well.”

Lu Changsheng stepped forward, playfully tapping her smooth white forehead and said, “If you don’t handle such potent poisons correctly, it’s very easy to hurt yourself.”

“Besides, using poison is a technique that many factions fear, so it’s better to use it sparingly.”

In the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world, which is ruled by righteous sects, there’s a certain taboo around the use of poison.

It’s not that they consider it demonic.

But this method is seen as too sinister, hard to defend against, making many factions wary of it, treating it as a lowly act.

While it’s fine for a rogue cultivator to use such underhanded tactics.

For a family cultivator, using such means greatly affects reputation.

Moreover, there aren’t many poison masters in the Jiang Kingdom, and most of the poison in the Market is only somewhat effective against Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If you create a poison that can kill Foundation Establishment cultivators.

*Hiss*, might you be filling a Market gap?

“The medicinal arts and the poisonous arts are inseparable. For instance, Danxia Mountain, which specializes in pill refining, naturally understands many poison techniques, but they never discuss these openly.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, dismissing the idea of getting into the poison business.

Although highly profitable with a large Market, this business could bring a lot of unnecessary trouble.

“I know, I just wanted something for self-defense.”

Lu Wangshu replied.

“Do you still lack self-defense techniques?”

Amused, Lu Changsheng responded.

“Even though I have some techniques, whenever I think of that Golden Core evil cultivator I once encountered, I don’t feel safe. So I want more backup plans.”

Lu Wangshu immediately put on a pitiful expression, looking scared.

“…”

Even though Lu Changsheng knew his daughter was faking it, he couldn’t help but soften, gently stroking her hair as he comforted her. “Right now, your main focus should be on cultivating. Once you break through to mid-Foundation Establishment, I’ll craft a Magical Treasure embryo for you to defend yourself.”

“Hehe, thanks, Dad.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Wangshu immediately grabbed her father’s arm, acting all cute as she thanked him, with no sign of sadness or fear on her face.

Lu Changsheng shook his head with a smile.

Watching the father-daughter interaction, Meng Xiaochan suddenly found herself missing Nangong Yaoyao.

When Nangong Yaoyao was still by her side, she too acted mischievously and sought her affection.

But looking at Lu Changsheng’s peerlessly handsome face, she suddenly imagined what it would be like to have children with him.

Kids who would seek her affection, bringing her joy.

After sending Lu Wangshu away, Lu Changsheng took a walk around Bihu Mountain with Meng Xiaochan, asking her about poisons.

While using poison might negatively affect one’s reputation.

As Lu Wangshu mentioned, it could still be useful for self-defense.

He decided to prepare some and store them at home for Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoge, and others to use f needed.

Facing Lu Changsheng, Meng Xiaochan didn’t hold back and shared her inheritance of Gu poison techniques.

The deadly poisons in her possession all had to be used in conjunction with Gu worms.

However, Bihu Mountain wasn’t suitable for refining Gu, so the poisons she could make here were limited in potency, only effective against Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng gave a slight nod.

He indicated that she could create some poisons here, but shouldn’t let the Lu Family disciples play with them.

“I understand, Lu Lang.”

Meng Xiaochan, dressed in a purple dress, looked like a pure, ethereal fairy, seemingly out of this world.

There was no trace to suggest she was a demonic cultivator or a poison expert.

“Buzz!”

Just then, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of Spiritual Energy flowing into his body.

Based on this power surge, he guessed that his daughter Lu Qingzhu must have made a breakthrough.

Over the past few days, medicinal baths had been continually administered in the family, resulting in occasional breakthroughs among his children.

But because his cultivation level was far ahead of his children, these boosts to his power were minimal.

“I wonder if Qingshan will be able to break through.”

Lu Changsheng thought of his son, Lu Qingshan.

Considering his situation, Lu Qingshan was currently at the Sixth Level of Foundation Establishment. Lu Changsheng had heavily dosed his medicinal bath with monster blood and Natural Treasures.

If Lu Qingshan could endure, he might directly break through to the Seventh Level of Foundation Establishment.

A few days later, Lu Xingyang, hearing that Lu Changsheng was done with his work, came to see him promptly.

He informed him that during the annual meeting, he had confirmed the intentions of all the Lu Family members regarding going to the Purple Secrets Realm.

After speaking, he handed a Jade Scroll to Lu Changsheng.

“Lu Qingyan, Lu Yunfei, Lu Qingyu, Lu Chensha, Lu Qingze…”

It seemed that most of the Late-Stage Qi Refining disciples were either lacking discipline or unwilling to be outdone. Many of them expressed their desire to go to the Purple Secrets Realm.

Lu Changsheng even noticed his daughter Lu Linghe’s name on the list.

“Did you seriously ask Little He’er too?”

He looked at Lu Xingyang, unsure whether to commend him for thoroughness or something else.

Given how scatterbrained this daughter was, she’d probably get lost once inside.

Moreover, Lu Linghe was different from other cultivators; her heart was pure, genuine, and innocent.

So both Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian agreed that this daughter didn’t need worldly experiences.

“…”

Lu Xingyang knew this younger sister’s situation all too well. She was deeply loved by their father. Steeling himself, he said, “Little He’er has reached the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, so I thought I should at least ask her.”

“In the future, try to exclude Little He’er from such things.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t blame him, just advised.

Mainly because if his daughter learned about it and insisted on going, he’d have to spend time coaxing her.

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Xingyang clasped his hands and replied.

“I will confirm the list later.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Jade Scroll in his hand and thought for a moment.

Though the purpose of sending his children to the Purple Secrets Realm was primarily for training.

Still, a few days ago, when he was discussing this with Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and oohers, Ling Zixiao suggested taking it seriously.

Though their family kept a low profile.

In truth, they could no longer keep a low profile.

Or rather, there was no need to be overly discreet anymore.

Sometimes it was necessary to display the majesty of a False Core family, to show off their youthful energy!

Otherwise, being overly low-key, everyone would know they were pretending to be weak while secretly strong.

This trip to the Purple Secrets Realm was a perfect opportunity.

Furthermore, in the next ten years, the Lu Family disciples would experience another wave of Foundation Establishment breakthroughs.

Even though Bihu Mountain had a Grandmaster of pills capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills, so many breakthroughs would still attract attention.

So if the Lu Family disciples could make a name for themselves in the Purple Secrets Realm, it would help explain the upcoming breakthroughs.