Chapter 517: Flame Refining Qi Tower, Heading to the Purple Secrets Realm!

Bihu Mountain.

Lu Family Mansion.

‘Divination to seek fortune and avoid calamity?’

Lu Changsheng heard his wife Lu Miaoge’s words and looked t their son Lu Qingxian with some surprise.

Unexpectedly, their son had managed to figure out the basics of divination on his own.

Although he had only barely begun.

But it still showed that their son had talent in this area, and not a small one, either.

‘Qingxuan, if you’re just interested, it’s fine to understand the basics.’

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng said to his son, ‘If you truly wish to learn the art of divination, I’ll arrange something for you once you break through Foundation Establishment.’

‘For now, your main focus should still be on your cultivation.’

Lu Changsheng said this with serious intent.

Although divination was risky, it shortened lifespan and weakened fortune.

Yet, since his son had the interest and talent, he wouldn’t strongly discourage him.

After all, each person has their own destiny.

Moreover, having a diviner in the family would be a great benefit to the entire family.

As for teaching the art of divination.

Although no one in the family was proficient.

With his connections to Yun Wanshang and Chu Qingyi, finding a diviner to provide some guidance shouldn’t be a problem.

If it really came down to it, he could assume a Golden Core identity, and a diviner might be willing to do him a favor.

‘Thank you, Father. I understand and will prioritize my cultivation.’

Lu Qingxian immediately bowed with clasped hands.

Knowing that his father approved of his studies, his mother would no longer oppose him.

‘How is your training in the Purple Mansion Divine Nourishing Technique going?’

Lu Changsheng asked.

His son had the Taiyi Soul Body.

Awakening a Spirit Body required not just Foundation Establishment but also strong Divine Sense.

The greater the Divine Sense, the more benefits would be gained upon awakening the Spirit Body.

So, Lu Changsheng had taught him methods to temper his mind early on.

‘Just one more step, and I will be able to form my Divine Sense.’

Lu Qingxian replied respectfully.

‘Good.’

Lu Changsheng nodded in approval, then after a few more questions, he said, ‘I see you’ve always had an interest in family affairs. In the future, you can learn from your Brother Xingyang.’

The position of Family Head in the Lu Family changes every twenty years.

In two and a half years, Lu Xingyang would step down as Family Head.

As for the next Family Head, Lu Changsheng had already made a choice.

It was this very son before him, Lu Qingxian.

It wasn’t just because his son was interested and favored; Lu Changsheng had given it a lot of thought.

The Lu Family’s rise was now inevitable.

The next twenty years would surely see a period of tremendous growth.

With the increase in Foundation Establishment experts and their expanding territory, the choice of Family Head was no longer just about managing the family’s affairs.

The candidate also needed capability, authority, and the respect to be loved and obeyed.

Therefore, the next Family Head could no longer be like Lu Yun or Lu Xingyang, who only managed the status quo.

His son, Lu Qingxian.

As the son of Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, was well cared forrby the first generation of Lu Family disciples.

Disciples like Lu Ping’an, Lu Ruyi, Lu Qingsong, Lu Qingxian, and Lu Wangshu all watched out for this younger brother.

Furthermore, he was gentle and generous by nature, respectful to his elders and kind to his peers. He had excellent relationships with other Lu Family disciples and could unite the family.

In this situation, combined with his Third-Tier Spirit Root and Taiyi Soul Body, his future breakthrough in Foundation Establishment would make him highly respected.

The only downside was that if this son became Family Head, his cultivation would inevitably fall behind.

‘Thank you, Father!’

Lu Qingxian instantly realized the implication of his father’s words and his face lit up with joy.

His interest in family affairs was greatly influenced by his grandfather Lu Yuanshan Ding.

A seed had been planted in his heart when he was young.

He hoped that one day, he could become the Family Head and lead the family to greater heights.

However, he was aware that becoming the Family Head wasn’t something that could be decided easily.

Also, becoming Family Head would surely delay his cultivation, something his parents might not allow.

So, he had been trying to showcase his interest and ability in this area.

Now, his father’s suggestion to study under Lu Xingyang showed that his performance in the past two and a half years had been good, and he might indeed become the next Head.

‘Remember, you must still prioritize your cultivation.’

Lu Changsheng said with a bit of authority in his voice.

‘Father, rest assured!’

Lu Qingxian’s eyes gleamed as he replied respectfully.

‘Alright, you may go.’

Lu Changsheng gave a light laugh and waved his hand.

When he had suggested teaching divination after his son reached Foundation Establishment, his son wasn’t nearly as happy.

It seemed his son was truly interested in this.

‘Changsheng.’

Lu Miaoge, watching her son llave, had a soft and worried look on her elegant face.

If their son practiced divination while also serving as Family Head, he might easily neglect his cultivation.

‘Qingxuan has been mature since childhood. We don’t need to worry too much. Becoming Family Head, while delaying his cultivation, will serve as a form of tempering and will be beneficial in the future.’

‘Moreover, Father-in-Law’s last words praised Qingxuan’s wisdom and steadiness, which are vital for managing the family. He also hoped to see this day.’

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s soft hand and spoke gently.

Passing the position of Family Head to Lu Qingxian was also a way of honoring the wishes of her father, Lu Yuanshan Ding, and indirectly supporting Qingzhu Mountain.

‘Changsheng, thank you.’

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful eyes gllmmered with emotion as she was deeply touched.

Although she had married into the Lu Family, Qingzhu Mountain was still a place she held dear, where she was born and raised.

‘Miaoge, such words are unnecessary between us.’

Lu Changsheng embraced his wife’s graceful figure, his voice warm and gentle.

Even though the Lu Family had provided considerable help to Qingzhu Mountain, selling two Foundation Establishment Pills at a discount and even gifting an additional one later.

Lu Changsheng was still willing to provide as much support as he could.

While they continued their conversation, Lu Miaoge brought up the matttr of their son’s servant, Xiaoyu.

‘Oh?’

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at this.

Could it be that their son had picked up a prodigy like he had with Bai Ling in his younger days?

He immediately extended his Divine Sense to find his son’s servant.

He saw that in Lu Qingxian’s courtyard, there was now an eleven or twelve-year-old girl, with a delicate and charming appearance.

Apart from her bright eyes, which revealed a trace of determination, there was nothing particularly extraordinary about her.

Lu Changsheng probed the girl with his Divine Sense and briefly examined her condition.

‘She has no spiritual power cultivation, but her physical foundation is decent. She should have taken some precious medicinal herbs or practiced some martial forms in her early years.’

Lu Changsheng didn’t see anything special about the girl.

‘That’s right, a unique case like Ling’er’s isn’t common.’

‘Moreover, Ling’er’s True Spirit Bloodline was only activated and awakened after consuming the Yin-Yang Spirit Integration Pill. Before that, she merely showed some peculiarities.’

Lu Changsheng withdrew his Divine Sense and informed Lu Miaoge that she was just aa ordinary girl.

Although possessing a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root was already considered a small genius.

If she had a good character, admitting her to the Azure Cloud Sect in the future could be helpful to their son.

Seeing that Lu Miaoge had returned home, u Changsheng also prepared to head out again.

A month ago, Ling Zixiao, along with Lu Linghe, Lu Wangshu, and Lu Lingxiao, went to Crane Ming Mountain.

Although their trip to Crane Ming Mountain posed no danger.

Lu Changsheng planned to send the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet to ensure their safety, just in case.

Besides this, he also intended to visit Misty Rain Market.

Half a month later.

Lu Changsheng accompanied Yu Fei and her newborn daughter to Misty Rain Market.

‘Feier!’

Upon hearing her sister had returned, Yan Lan rushed over, her voice full of affection and tenderness.

When she saw the baby in her sister’s arms, the heroic gleam in her eyes softened, and she looked at the child with delight, unable to contain her joy.

‘???’

Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow slightly, a bit speechless.

He could understand her joy.

But why did she look at the child as he once saw Step Astonishment look at Chu Chu’s child with Sword Chen?

Is it… your daughter?

However, thinking of the deep bond between the sisters, the wise and magnanimous Ancestor Lu didn’t mind.

‘Feier, have you named the child?’

Yan Lan had known about her sister’s child but had not seen her until now.

Had it not been for her responsibilities at Misty Rain Market, she would have gone to Bihu Mountain to see her sister long ago.

‘Yanyu. Lu Yanyu.’

Yu Fei glanced at Lu Changsheng, her voice soft.

They had considered a few names together before.

But in the end, naming the child was something that Lu Changsheng had to decide.

Lu Changsheng respected her opinion and asked if she had any thoughts.

So, Yu Fei decided to name the child after Misty Rain Market, hoping she would inherit it one day.

‘Yanyu. Lu Yanyu.’

Yan Lan repeated the name, feeling very happy.

Then she took the child from Yu Fei’s arms, gently calling her name and playfully teasing her.

A thought crossed her mind as she began to yearn for her own child.

She was a bit older than Yu Fei.

And since advancing to Golden Core was almost impossible for her in the future, she naturally wanted to pass on her desires and dreams through future generations.

‘Waa Waa Waa’

She was lost in thought when the child in her arms, seemingly fearful, began to cry, leaving her flustered.

‘Don’t cry, don’t cry.’

Yu Fei quickly took the child back and soothed her gently.

Yan Lan stood by, watching, and then asked Yu Fei in a hushed voice if anyone had mistreated her while she was at Bihu Mountain or if Ancestor Lu had shown any preference for sons over daughters.

‘This woman…’

With Divine Sense akin to a peak Golden Core, Lu Changsheng naturally heard their exchange.

Fortunately, Yu Fei’s response was satisfactory, even suggesting that if her sister liked children so much, she could have one of her own.

Thus, Lu Changsheng stayed in Misty Rain Market for a small while.

Concerned about her sister’s health being weak after childbirth and fearing she couldn’t withstand pressure from Ancestor Lu, Yan Lan often took the initiative to be with him.

However, she still lacked a sense of romance and needed some guidance from Ancestor Lu.

As for having a child, Lu Changsheng wasn’t in a rush.

Misty Rain Market still needed Yan Lan, a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, to hold the fort.

If she were to become pregnant, Misty Rain Market would be in a vulnerable state.

At least, until Yu Fei fully recovered before considering pregnancy.

Besides, having a child wasn’t something Ancestor Lu could handle alone; Yan Lan would need to be on board as well.

After a half-month in Misty Rain Market, Lu Changsheng left to head for Crane Ming Mountain.

Crane Ming Mountain had become much livelier than before.

Previously, aside from the Mountain Protection Formation, it was largely abandoned, with no one tending to the Spirit Fields or herb fields.

Now, many spirit farmers had been recruited, and the cultivation of Spirit Rice and spiritual herbs had begun.

The beautiful environment of Crane Ming Mountain was suitable for both cultivating spiritual plants and raising birds and beasts.

So Lu Wangshu had acquired a batch of bird chicks from the Bai Family of Hundred Bird Lake, hiring people to raise them.

When Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao arrived at Crane Ming Mountain, they saw Lu Linghe riding a black and white giant panda, herding birds.

‘Father!’

The girl saw Lu Changsheng and immediately called out in delight, rushing to him.

‘Xiao He, are you having fun here?’

Lu Changsheng caught her in his arms, gently rubbing her little head adorned with a bun, and dotingly asked.

‘Big sister and brother don’t take me with them. I’m clearly strong too.’

Lu Linghe pouted slightly.

She was at the Ninth Level of Qi Refining, and with Dual Cultivation of the Flesh and Spirit, her abilities were among the best of her generation.

‘Haha, big brother and sister have their reasons. Xiao He, focus on your cultivation. Your father still has many tasks that he’ll need your help with in the future.’

Lu Changsheng held her little hand and walked with Ling Zixiao into the main hall.

From Ling Zixiao, Lu Changsheng learned about the general situation at Crane Ming Mountain.

Currently, it was in a phase of rebuilding.

But with Lu Lingxiao, Lu Wangshu, the Spirit Tiger Association, other shops, and the reputation of Bihu Mountain, the progress was swift.

In a little while, more Lu Family disciples could be assigned to take responsibility at Crane Ming Mountain.

‘Alright.’

Lu Changsheng nodded in agreement. After handing over the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet to Ling Zixiao, he stayed for half a month before quietly leaving.

Upon returning to Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng focused his attention on his Flame Tower.

The Qi Refining Tower had been mostly constructed, with only a few restrictions left to be added.

Eight days later, the Flame Tower was finally completed.

Lu Changsheng ascended to the ninth floor of the tower, letting the Heartburn Flame burn freely, with a layer of white, heated mist swirling around his body.

The mist seemed almost alive, entering and exiting his pores, stirring his emotions and desires, burning his body, and refining his Spiritual Energy.

However, with his Golden Core-level Spiritual Energy, Third-Tier Body Tempering, and stable soul, the Heartburn Flame had no effect on him.

‘It’s decent, but after reaching the Late-Stage of Foundation Establishment, this Flame Tower will be almost useless.’

Lu Changsheng thought to himself after experiencing it for a moment.

He then called for Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue to llt them experience it and share their thoughts.

A while later.

‘The Heartburn Flame is indeed extraordinary. It feels like the flames are burning from within, stirring up emotions and desires.’

‘Moreover, the fire burns within the meridians and all parts of the body, refining Spiritual Energy and speeding up cultivation.’

‘If one trains in this Flame Tower for a long time, it not only tempers the soul and dao heart but also solidifies the foundation of Spiritual Energy.’

‘However, the power of this Heartburn Flame is tremendous. Overtraining could damage the meridians, bones, and internal organs.’

Xiao Xiyue, dressed in white, her figure graceful, opened her bright eyes and spoke in a soft voice.

As a disciple of Azure Cloud Sect, she had the insight to recognize that this Flame Tower was extraordinary.

It could significantly accelerate the progress of Qi Refining cultivators.

‘But, the Heartburn Flame stirs up emotions and desires. If one isn’t strong-willed or has a fragile dao heart, they could get lost in it, leading to severe harm.’

Lu Miaoge also offered her thhughts.

Although the Flame Tower was effective, it had its drawbacks and wasn’t suitable for everyone.

‘Once the Flame Tower is officially opened, I’ll have Sumeru oversee it to prevent any mishaps during training.’

‘But to prevent anyone from overtraining and harming themselves, access to the Flame Tower will require family contributions and will be time-restricted.’

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, having already planned it out.

However, the time restriction was also due to the limited capacity of the Qi Refining Flame Tower.

It could accommodate up to three Foundation Establishment cultivators and thirty-six Qi Refining cultivators simultaneously.

Without time restrictions, even just among the Lu Family disciples, it wouldn’t be enough.

‘If Sumeru oversees it, there should be no issues.’

Lu Miaoge, her demeanor as geetle as water, replied softly.

Then, Lu Changsheng informed his son Lu Xingyang about the Flame Tower.

He told him to select a few Late-Stage Qi Refining disciples from the Lu Family to test out the effects and see what needed adjusting.

As a Golden Core level cultivator himself, the Flame Tower had no impact on him.

But the Flame Tower was primarily meant for the training of the family’s Qi Refining disciples, so attention to detail was necessary.

‘Also, send word to your elder brother to return with Qingyan and Chensha.’

Lu Changsheng continued.

In the coming months, he intended to let them experience the Flame Tower.

‘Yes, Father!’

Lu Xingyang bowed with clasped hands.

Looking at the Flame Tower before him, Lu Changsheng paused for a moment and called for his son Lu Qingxian.

‘Qingxuan, I shall pass onto you a technique, the Six Desires Demon Heart Manual. When the time comes, you can use the Heartburn Flame of the Flame Tower to stir up your emotions and desires, refining your Divine Sense.’

Previously, with limited resources, he hadn’t taught his son this technique.

Now with the Flame Tower, he could use the Heartburn Flame to stir up emotions and desires, providing the perfect conditions for cultivating this technique.

If his son could master this technique, his Divine Sense would progress rapidly.

‘The Six Desires Demon Heart Manual.’

Upon hearing the name, Lu Qingxian immediately thought it sounded like a demonic technique.

But with his father’s assurance, he didn’t hesitate and bowed, saying, ‘Thank you, Father.’

Then, Lu Changsheng took him to the third floor of the Flame Tower to teach him the Six Desires Demon Heart Manual.

Half a month later.

Lu Ping’an returned with Lu Qingyan and a group of six.

It was evident that in the past six months, none of them had slacked off.

Their aura had grown sharper and more intense.

But Lu Changsheng could tell they had not yet faced a real life-and-death experience.

With Lu Ping’an by their side, they couldn’t help but rely on him.

Also, knowing his son’s character, Lu Ping’an would not train them too harshly.

After explaining the situation with the Flame Tower, Lu Changsheng advised them to spend time training in it.

In their remaining time, they could temper their will using Lu Yun’s Dragon Blood Tree.

‘Chensha, come with me.’

Lu Changsheng called to his son Lu Chensha and took him to Sumeru Cave Heaven.

‘Greetings to the Peach God Ancestor!’

In Sumeru Cave Heaven, with a luxurious red and gold dress embracing a figure radiating a soft glow, Hong Lian was an ethereal beauty. Lu Chensha immediately bowed respectfully.

Although this elder, Hong Lian, treated all Lu Family disciples equally when teaching,

he felt that she looked out for him.

‘Buzz!’

Lu Changsheng raised his hand, and a tiny, transparent, and seemingly illusory spider the size of a fingernail appeared in his palm.

‘This is… the Filthy Spirit Insect?!’

As someone who was once a Nascent Soul True Lord and a top-tier Third-Tier beast taming master, Hong Lian recognized the insect immediately.

Lu Chensha also looked at his father with a mix of suspicion and disbelief, a hint of guessing in his mind but still somewhat incredulous.

‘Chensha, this insect is called the Filthy Spirit Insect. It feeds on souls and mental strength, possessing incredibly powerful soul perception. This is my gift to you.’

‘I hope you perform well in the Purple Secrets Realm. When you return, use this insect to break through the Foundation Establishment stage and aim for Golden Core Formation!’

Lu Changsheng addressed his son with an authoritative and serious tone.

‘Filthy Spirit Insect…’?

Lu Chensha, who had spent considerable time studying beast taming, knew about this rare and precious insect from his reading.

He never expected his father to give him such a treasured and rare insect.

Overcome with emotion, he immediately bowed respectfully, saying, ‘Father, rest assured. I will not let you down in the Purple Secrets Realm and will uphold the name of Bihu Mountain!’

‘Good. It means a lot that you say that.’

‘However, this insect is fierce and difficult to tame. Whether you can subdue it depends on you.’

Lu Changsheng advised.

The Filthy Spirit Insect might not be as brutal and hard to tame as the Six-Winged Golden Silkworm, but it was far from easy to control.

In truth, taming any fierce beast was never easy. The higher the bloodline’s grade, the harder it was.

‘Hong Lian.’

After speaking, Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Lian, signaling her to assist Lu Chensha with the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman.

‘Chensha, prepare the blood contract.’

Hong Lian saw Lu Changsheng bestow a Filthy Spirit Insect upon Lu Chensha and felt happy for him, saying this softly.

Her jade-like hand gently rose, and the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman appeared.

Since her body was remade, the ancient talisman had returned to her possession.

‘Yes!’

Lu Chensha, well-versed in the blood contract technique detailed in the Beast Scripture, immediately bit his finger and drew the ancient blood contract talisman.

‘Buzz Buzz Buzz—’

The Filthy Spirit Insect, sensing the intentions directed at it, shot a strand of invisible webbing to destroy Lu Chensha’s blood contract.

But Lu Changsheng’s mind and the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman instantly suppressed the Filthy Spirit Insect.

Faced with this overwhelming mental suppression, the insect could only submit to the blood contract.

‘Buzz!’

Moments later, as Lu Chensha cast the blood contract onto the Filthy Spirit Insect, he felt a soul-piercing, reality-shattering mental energy surge into his mind.

He knew this was the spirit will of the Filthy Spirit Insect.

Even though this was just an infant Filthy Spirit Insect, as a soul beast, its mind was incredibly potent.

It even bore a soul-poison that could corrupt the soul.

Fortunately, the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman emitted a glorious light, forming intricate ancient symbols of beasts, guarding his mind and suppressing the insect.

With the talisman’s help, Lu Chensha exhaled in relief, concentrating fully on solidifying the blood contract and channeling the Beast Scripture, subduing the Filthy Spirit Insect.

Since the technique from the Beast Scripture aided well in contracting beasts.

After about a quarter of an hour, the Filthy Spirit Insect formed a formless bond with Lu Chensha, rushing into his sea of consciousness.

Instantly, Lu Chensha’s Spiritual Energy seemed to rise, pulsing with newfound vigor.

‘This is success, Young Master.’

Hong Lian withdrew the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, speaking softly.

‘Good.’

Lu Changsheng’s lips curved into a faint smile.

With help from both himself and Hong Lian, failing the contract was nearly impossible.

Moments later, Lu Chensha opened his eyes and bowed respectfully, ‘Thank you, Father. Thank you, Peach God Ancestor!’

Having just obtained the Filthy Spirit Insect, he felt his Spiritual Energy foundation strengthened, almost reaching the peak of Qi Refining.

Moreover, the improvement wasn’t just immediate; it was a gradual fortification.

‘Good. Go consolidate your cultivation and explore the Filthy Spirit Insect’s abilities.’

Lu Changsheng noticed his son’s growth and advised.

‘Yes, I will take my leave!’

Lu Chensha said immediately.

He then exited Sumeru Cave Heaven, quickly returning to his courtyard to test the improvements and abilities of the Filthy Spirit Insect.

‘Compared to before, my Spiritual Energy has increased by one-tenth. Once the Beast Scripture advances, my Spiritual Energy will likely grow by at least thirty to fifty percent.’

‘The Beast Scripture… so this is the power of the Beast Scripture.’

In his training room, Lu Chensha quietly perceived the effects.

Through internal observation, he could see that his Spirit Sea had grown denser.

Moreover, as his technique automatically operated, it was as if countless small whirlpools circulated to continuously expand his Spirit Sea.

Shortly after, he connected with the Filthy Spirit Insect, testing its abilities.

‘If I am attacked by Divine Sense, the poison will be released, corrupting the source of the attack.’

He had somewhat experienced this earlier.

If it weren’t for the Ancient Beast Taming Talisman, just that poison alone would have made it impossible to contract the Filthy Spirit Insect.

‘With this Filthy Spirit Insect, doesn’t that mean I’m immune to Divine Sense attacks?’

‘But in the Purple Secrets Realm, only Qi Refining cultivators are allowed, and since I have already developed Divine Sense, not many people could use Divine Sense on me.’

Lu Chensha mumbled to himself while continuing to communicate with the Filthy Spirit Insect.

‘Buzz—’

At that moment, he tried to enhance his own soul perception by using the Filthy Spirit Insect’s abilities. Entering a profound and ethereal state.

In his mind, it felt as though an invisible web was spreading out in all directions.

One zhang!

Two zhang!

Three zhang!

Thirteen zhang!

This entire area is within the detection range of the Filthy Spirit Insect’s soul web.

“It’s just a larva, but its soul perception is on par with a Foundation Establishment cultivator!”

Lu Chensha was very surprised.

He had always been refining his spirit and consuming Foundation Establishment spiritual materials to develop Divine Sense.

But his Divine Sense only extended slightly over one zhang.

Now, relying on the Filthy Spirit Insect’s soul perception, he was directly comparable to an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!

He even felt this perception was clearer and more thorough than what his own Divine Sense could see.

As he stepped out of the room, every movement within the soul perception’s range felt like it was under his eyes, completely within his control.

A slight breeze gently brushed by.

Lu Chensha noticed that not just his soul perception but his awareness of every inch of his skin and flesh had also become much sharper, keen to the smallest details.

Even the skin and hair were much more sensitive to the air’s movements.

If the air carried the faintest trace of Spiritual Energy, he could detect it immediately.

“Phew—”

A moment later, Lu Chensha let out a long breath.

He deeply realized the improvement the Filthy Spirit Insect had brought him.

Now, it was still just a larva.

What would its soul perception be like if it advanced to the second tier!

At that time, relying on the Filthy Spirit Insect’s perception, he could easily control countless Ironfire Ants to attack others, clearing out all enemies around him.

“I just don’t know how effective the Filthy Spirit Insect’s poison is currently. Can it affect a Foundation Establishment cultivator?”

Lu Chensha contemplated, unsure of the precise power of the Filthy Spirit Insect’s poison.

He thought that in the future, if he encountered a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he could even lure them into using their Divine Sense to attack him deliberately.

After settling the affairs at home, apart from spending daily time with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng mainly focused on refining the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus.

This Imperial Lotus was supposed to be fully refined long ago.

But daily distractions kept delaying it.

In this way, a month and a half passed.

During this time, only a concubine named Chen Lingquan among Lu Changsheng’s wives became pregnant.

This concubine, with a Fourth-Tier Spirit Root, had broken through to Foundation Establishment last year, so Lu Changsheng had been paying her more attention.

Now, the other concubines with just Qi Refining cultivation were not only having difficulty getting pregnant, but Lu Changsheng also didn’t plan to have them bear any more children.

On the one hand, most of these wives had already given him several children.

On the other hand, the concubines who hadn’t yet reached Foundation Establishment had rather mediocre talent.

“Sigh, wanting a High-Tier spirit root and obedient Foundation Establishment maidservant seems like White Jade Tower is my only option.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his backyard, suddenly feeling as if there weren’t many new people around anymore.

He considered making a trip to White Jade Tower someday.

To see if he could find any fated but misfortunate people and perhaps rescue one or two.

As the opening of the Purple Secrets Realm neared, Lu Changsheng sent Lu Ping’an to escort Lu Qingyan, Lu Chensha, and the others there.

Considering his family’s status as a False Core family now,

They could openly recruit talents, purchase Natural Treasures, and spiritual herbs from the secrets realm, so it needed to be done with style.

Thus, Lu Changsheng had Lu Xingyang prepare a Spirit Boat early on, drawn by three tier-two Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers as mounts.

“Father, isn’t this a bit too flashy?”

Lu Ping’an looked at the Black Water Flood Dragon Dao Soldiers in front of him and spoke.

Influenced by Lu Changsheng, he had always been a very low-key person.

Now, his fame was well-known due to the family’s needs. He was pushed to the forefront.

Otherwise, given his nature, he would not act high-profile or stir up trouble.