Chapter 531: Son’s Departure, Bai Lu Ning Family, Outing with Beauties!

Ten days later, Xu Ruoyin left.

Her visit served two purposes: to revisit Bihu Mountain after a long time and to check on her son after hearing about his situation in the Purple Secrets Realm.

Seeing her son break through Foundation Establishment removed any worries she had.

However, the mother and son didn’t have much to talk about.

Lu Chensha, when facing his mother, was even more reserved and respectful than he was with his aunt, Lu Miaoyun.

So, during these days, Xu Ruoyin mostly spent time with Lu Changsheng in the Hall of Everlasting Life, deepening their relationship.

Perhaps it was because of Lu Chensha or the shock from Hong Lian rebuilding her body, but Xu Ruoyin found herself increasingly drawn to Lu Changsheng, her feelings a mix of admiration, awe, and submission.

Lu Changsheng didn’t hold grudges.

He had long since let go of the past and bore no ill feelings.

For the sake of Hong Lian and Lu Chensha, he treated Xu Ruoyin with gentleness, comforting her both physically and emotionally.

The once humiliating training she endured, now combined with tenderness, sparked a myriad of complex emotions in Xu Ruoyin’s heart, slowly pulling her deeper into his grasp.

Even when she realized something was amiss, she felt herself sinking deeper, as though trapped in a bottomless abyss.

Xu Ruoyin realized, ‘From the moment I fell into his hands, I could never escape his clutches.’

Gasping heavily, her eyes fluttered open, and she resigned herself to his bullying, though the corners of her lips and eyes betrayed a hint of sweetness.

Since she couldn’t resist, she chose to accept it, serving him with enthusiasm and even finding pleasure in it.

Besides, faced with Lu Changsheng’s domineering tenderness, she couldn’t pull away.

During those days, Xu Ruoyin pleaded, cried, and felt her heart race more than she had in her entire life.

When she finally left, Lu Changsheng allocated resources to Lu Chensha.

He instructed him to stabilize his cultivation and cultivate the Ironfire Ants and Thousand-Legged Centipede.

Then, Lu Changsheng called Lu Ping’an back from White Tiger Mountain.

‘Father.’

Lu Ping’an, dressed in a gray martial outfit, looked robust and strong, resembling a warrior from the jianghu rather than a cultivator.

‘Ping’an, do you have any plans next?’

Lu Changsheng asked.

‘No, nothing planned.’

Lu Ping’an scratched his head in confusion.

‘Since you have no plans, go to the Heavenly Sword Sect and visit Little Qin.’

‘It’s been a while since you’ve seen each other. I’m sure Little Qin is worried after hearing about your experiences in the Purple Secrets Realm and has probably even written a letter.’

‘Last time she came to Bihu Mountain herself; it’s only right for you to visit her this time.’

Lu Changsheng continued.

‘But home… White Tiger Mountain…’ Lu Ping’an hesitated, looking conflicted.

Before he could finish, Lu Changsheng tossed him a jade token, ‘Don’t worry about home.’

‘Here’s a ticket for the Azure Cloud Spirit Ship. Depart later for Qingyun Market Town, then take a spirit ship to Nine Heavens Immortal City.’

‘From there, head to the Heavenly Sword Sect. After visiting Little Qin, make your way back on your own.’

Lu Changsheng instructed.

According to Xu Ruoyin, the Xu Family might make a move.

Although the Shangguan Family hasn’t taken any action yet, it’s wise to be cautious.

But staying defensive forever isn’t an option.

Sending out a direct attack isn’t practical either.

Who knows how long they’d have to wait? There’s no time or interest for that.

So Lu Changsheng decided to use his son as bait.

If Lu Ping’an shows up in Qingyun Market Town or Nine Heavens Immortal City, it’s likely to attract the attention of the Xu and Shangguan families.

On his return journey, Lu Changsheng planned to secretly follow.

If anyone dared to make a move, he would handle them directly.

Not just the Xu and Shangguan families, but he could also see if any other opportunistic forces, rogue cultivators, or hidden demonic cultivators appeared.

‘Huh?’

Lu Ping’an looked at the ticket in his hand, bewildered.

‘Oh, and here’s a sword manual. Give it to Little Qin and say you exchanged for it or got it from Qingshan.’

Lu Changsheng handed his son a crystal-clear Jade Slip with a blue sheen.

It didn’t contain the “Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual,” “Tianyuan Sword Technique,” or “Celestial Sword Manual,” but it held Lu Changsheng’s own understanding of swordsmanship, insights, and a hint of Seven Luminaries Sword Intent.

If Qin Yi could comprehend this sword intent, she might grasp a fragment of the Seven Luminaries Sword Scripture.

‘Alright, go ahead. Don’t forget your Identity Token. No need to disguise yourself, just go openly.’

Lu Changsheng instructed, stopping Lu Ping’an from saying anything further, and indicated he should go prepare.

‘Yes, Father.’

Lu Ping’an, sensing something from the final instructions, nodded.

After arranging Lu Ping’an’s trip, Lu Changsheng planned a leisure trip with Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen.

After months of experiments, he confirmed that transplanting the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus using the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique wouldn’t cause any issues.

If there was a problem, it was the inability to use the second dantian, which caused a decrease in the three women’s spiritual power.

But since Lu Ping’an hadn’t left yet, there was no need to rush.

He planned to have Xia Zhiyue’s wedding, refine the Exorcism Golden Thunder, and other matters first.

Soon after, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Mansion to inform the three women of his plans.

However, at that moment, he heard earth-shattering news from Lu Miaoyun.

‘A Foundation Establishment immortal has appeared under the Spirit Control Sect’s jurisdiction!?’

Lu Changsheng was astonished.

‘Yes, this family is called the Ning Family of White Deer, and they have a rather legendary history.’

‘Two hundred years ago, they were also a Golden Core family. But after their Golden Core patriarch perished, the family rapidly declined, eventually lacking even a False Core cultivator.’

‘Forty years ago, during a fierce beast tide in Qingluan Immortal City within the Spirit Control Sect’s territory, an ancestor of the Ning family was only able to break through to a False Core because of his contributions and reappear in the world’s view.’

‘No one could have predicted that, after forty years, the Ning family would produce another Golden Core immortal. Furthermore, no one knows where the Ning Family Ancestor succeeded in forming the Golden Core.’

Lu Miaoyun softly explained, feling a strong sense of wonder.

Although the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world only has three Golden Core families, many Golden Core families have emerged over the long years.

But due to various reasons, they soon faded into obscurity.

Families like the Ning Family, who rise and fall repeatedly, are rare.

Most families that suffered decline completely disappeared.

‘The Ning Family of White Deer… Now that they’ve produced a Golden Core immortal, will it affect my plans to establish branch families?’

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed, deep in thought.

‘Husband, this Ning Family is quite low-key. They’ll soon hold a Golden Core Ceremony of some sort, and our family should attend out of courtesy.’

Lu Miaoyun suggested.

Bihu Mountain was now one of the top families in the Qingyun area.

It was only right and proper to send a representative to celebrate such a big event.

‘You can let Xingyang and Qingxuan handle the arrangements for this.’

Lu Changsheng smiled and asked, ‘By the way, will the Ning Family’s emergence have any major impact on the Spirit Control Sect?’

‘There are rumors that the Ning Family Ancestor obtained a fortuitous opportunity in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, which helped him break through to the Golden Core stage.’

‘This will likely inspire many rogue cultivators and family cultivators to follow suit and head into the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range in search of their own opportunities.’

Lu Miaoyun replied.

‘While the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range is full of opportunities, only a few ever find them. Most meet their end, either devoured by beasts or buried in the wilderness.’

Lu Changsheng shook his head at her explanation.

The world sees opportunities but not the countless graves scattered in the wilderness.

Even with the strength he gained after returning from Jin Kingdom, Lu Changsheng didn’t dare to act recklessly within the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

Expecting ordinary cultivators to find opportunities there and break through to the Golden Core stage was about as likely as reaching the heavens.

Moreover, it’s debatable whether the Ning Family Ancestor truly broke through there.

The process of breaking through into the Golden Core stage requires third-level spiritual veins, and it’s likely to attract the attention of demon kings.

Any disturbances could lead to a failed breakthrough.

Lu Miaoyun agreed, deeply.

She couldn’t leave the family.

But in managing the family’s affairs, she had kept close attention to the State of Jiang’s cultivation world.

She knew that every so often, entire families or individual cultivators would fall.

‘By the way, Miaoyun,’

Lu Changsheng mentioned his plans to take them to Nine Heavens Immortal City, the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and Qingluan Immortal City.

‘Husband, I wish to visit Grandmother’s grave.’

Lu Miaoyun paused, speaking sotly.

It had been twenty years since the Fourth Elder passed away.

Yet her granddaughter had never had a chance to go pay respects.

Aside from a few like Lu Yuanzhong, many cultivators in Qingzhu Mountain who didn’t know the truth held a low opinion of her in their hearts.

‘Alright, we’ll go tomorrow.’

Lu Changsheng wrapped his arm around his wife’s shoulders, pulling her in for a quiet embrace.

Though she never said it, forty years of being confined to their mountain was a form of torment.

Or perhaps, it was the price of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique!

The next day, using great spiritual power, Lu Changsheng transplanted the Lingming Treasure Tree and the Bizarre Prison Demon Flower into the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus.

Then, he took Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and L Miaoge to Qingzhu Mountain.

Their visit wasn’t grand, just simple.

Lu Yuanzhong, aware of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, was shocked to see Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan.

But now, aged and understanding many things, he didn’t ask unnecessary questions and was content to have them visit.

Soon after, they went to Qingzhu Mountain’s cemetery.

‘Grandmother!’ ‘Father!’

Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan pai their respects at their grandmother’s and father’s graves.

Years of longing and sorrow overwhelmed them, and with red eyes, they shed tears of grief.

‘Only after parents are gone do children regret not having been able to care for them.’

Though they had gained fortunes, broken through to Foundation Establishment, and might even one day reach the Golden Core stage, they had spent decades apart, unable even to bid farewell to their grandmother and father upon their passing.

At this moment, memories of their elders flooded their minds.

Particularly for Lu Miaohuan.

As a child, her father had spoiled her, and she was often arrogant and stubborn, frequently upsetting him. She rarely fulfilled her filial duties.

Now, even though she had matured, her father was long gone.

‘Don’t be sad. Maybe Father-in-Law and Grandmother are watching us. Seeing us improve is the greatest comfort to them. Before they passed, they probably wanted you to be happy.’

Lu Changsheng consoled his wives as he held them close, speaking softly.

‘Yes,’

The two women sat there for a long time.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge quietly accompanieddthem.

After staying in Qingzhu Mountain for a while, Lu Changsheng took the three women to White Tiger Mountain, then to Flower and Fruit Mountain, and even had a look around Jinlong Ridge.

Even though Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan kne about these places, they had never visited before.

After a few days of sightseeing, they returned to Bihu Mountain. Lu Changsheng also took Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Quanzhen to Zhoushan Manor to pay respects.

Although Qu Zhenzhen couldn’t leave Bihu Mountain, Lu Caizhen often visited on her behalf.

Lu Changsheng then traveled to Ruyi County.

But standing before the familiar yet changed Lu Mansion, he didn’t go in.

After lingering for a while, sighing, he left with his wives and children.

A month later, Lu Changsheng and Xia Zhiyue’s wedding took place as planned.

The wedding was simple and not widely publicized, though the Lu Family was in high spirits.

Some neighboring families who knew of the occasion came to extend their congratulations.

After Xia Zhiyue was promoted from concubine to full wife, Lu Changsheng offered her the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique and the Fire Mulberry Tree to choose from.

While she had broken through Foundation Establishment, her talent and disposition would likely prevent her from reaching the Golden Core stage, or perhaps even the latter stages of Foundation Establishment.

Given this, Lu Changsheng regarded the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique as a reward.

Though it has some limits, it is indeed a longevity technique.

‘Thank you, husband.’

Xia Zhiyue, aware of the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique’s effects, chose to cultivate it.

After spending some time with Xia Zhiyue, Lu Changsheng retreated into seclusion to refine the Exorcism Golden Thunder.

In the Sumeru Cave Heaven.

Inside Hall of Everlasting Life.

Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged.

His body seemed to be rumbling with thunder, causing arcs of faint purple lightning to dance across his body.

‘This kind of thunder is indeed much more ferocious. Without third-level body tempering or a supreme treasure for protection, most Golden Core cultivators would be unable to refine it.’

Lu Changsheng clearly felt the intense and fierce power of the Exorcism Golden Thunder.

It was even more intense than the Thunder-Reinforced Flame.

As the Exorcism Golden Thunder gradually refined, purple-red flames, the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame, ignited on his body.

Due to his fusion with the Spirit Body, the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame wasn’t as fierce as before, but the fusion with his chaotic body made it much more powerful.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng attempted to fuse the thunder and flame.

However, the attributes of the Exorcism Golden Thunder and the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame clashed, making it difficult to combine.

The best he could do was to balance them temporarily using the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra for short-term combat.

Alternatively, he could employ a pseudo-divine ability similar to Lu Qingxian’s ‘Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus’.

Yet, as he refined the Exorcism Golden Thunder, a mysterious sense of harmony surfaced within.

His blood, influenced by his chaotic body, held a demon-expelling effect.

Now, it perfectly aligned with the Exorcism Golden Thunder.

If he willed it, he could even burn his blood to amplify the power of the Exorcism Golden Thunder.

‘Isn’t this starting to feel like spitting blood to expel demons?’

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, feeling amused.

‘At this rate, won’t I become a nemesis for the demonic and ghostly sects?’

Lu Changsheng touched his chin, raising his right hand. Golden Exorcism Thunder crackled in his palm like thunder.

Then he raised his right hand again, and the purple-red Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame blazed, fiery and domineering, distorting the air.

Lu Changsheng slowly tried to merge the flames and thunder.

‘Boom!’

A thunderous explosion echoed!

Even though the Yin-Yang Creation Sutra balanced the thunder and flame, the first attempt to fuse them failed.

‘Buzz!’

The Sumeru Cave Heaven instantly formed a force, suppressing the explosive energy to prevent the Hall of Everlasting Life from being destroyed.

But the resulting golden electrical arcs embedded in the purple-red flames struck Lu Changsheng, making him stagger and his palm sting.

‘As expected, this technique isn’t mastered easily.’

Lu Changsheng shook his hand, realizing he rushed in too eagerly.

He then reduced the thunder and flame to Foundation Establishment level power and mediated them with Yin-Yang spiritual power.

With the Yin-Yang spiritual power, the two violent energies coexisted side by side, slowly merging.

‘Tsk, tsk, tsk, this isn’t so tough.’

‘Next time, I’ll show Qingxuan this ‘Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus’ as inspiration.’

Lu Changsheng chuckled, observing the golden and purple-Hong Lian of thunder and flame in his palm.

But after playing with it for a bit, he didn’t continue refining the fusion.

After all, the fusion of the Exorcism Golden Thunder and Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame had its limits.

Their power wasn’t on the same level as the Nine-Colored Calamity Light or the Yin-Yang Mixed Hole Great Millstone.

However, it was more than sufficient for close combat or subduing demonic and ghost cultivators.

Knowing that Lu Ping’an was likely boarding the Azure Cloud Spirit Ship, Lu Changsheng prepared to depart.

But before that, he visited Chu Qingyi.

As before, Chu Qingyi acted like a wronged wife, handing him the collected materials.

Though only a year had passed, they had gathered most of the materials needed to craft the Yin-Yang Dao Diagram.

There were only a few remaining, which Lu Changsheng believed he might find during the journey to Nine Heavens Immortal City or Qingluan Immortal City, or perhaps find substitutes.

Chu Qingyi explained how she handled the Rare Treasures and monster cores.

But Lu Changsheng wasn’t too interested in those matters, instead softly suggesting they nourish her Golden Core.

Afterward!

Afterward!

Afterward!

On the bed, the usually cold and aloof sword fairy’s face was flushed red.

Sweat covered her snow-white, delicate neck and dripped down her elegant collarbones, soaking her clothing.

The once dignified and noble Azure Cloud Sword Robe was now a mess, wrinkled and clinging wetly to her golden proportioned, perfect body. Her lush curves and delicate, jade-like legs could be vaguely seen, making her all the more alluring.

Her feet, once nestled in pristine white boots, were now replaced by a pair of translucent azure high heels.

Exposing a pair of beautiful feet with rosy complexions, the delicate blue veins faintly visible by the tension.

A moment later, Chu Qingyi, now dressed, was annoyed. How had she let herself be swayed by his sweet words into agreeing to such things?

If Master ever found out what she did with him in these clothes…

After bidding farewell to Chu Qingyi, Lu Changsheng returned to Bihu Mountain.

Lu Qingyan was preparing to break through to Foundation Establishment.

Seeing Lu Changsheng, she hesitated and shared her concerns about Lu Chensha in the Purple Secrets Realm.

‘Demonic path…’ Lu Changsheng had long realized his son’s nature.

He appeared reserved and quiet, but deep down, he was ruthless.

Even towards his father, Lu Chensha likely held a mix of admiration and fear.

That’s why Lu Changsheng decided to make Lu Qingxian the next family head.

As his children grew, cohesion within the family would inevitably weaken.

He didn’t have the time to manage everything, so they needed a competent leader to unite the siblings and gain the respect of others.

‘Alright, I’ll talk to him later.’

‘In the secret realm, urgent situations sometimes require decisive actions.’

Without pointing out who was right or wrong, Lu Changsheng gently reassured his daughter and advised her to focus on her Foundation Establishment.

Lu Changsheng then gave the Foundation Establishment Pill he had won earlier to Lu Miaoge..

He instructed her to oversee the family’s Foundation Establishment while he was away, along with Hong Lian.

‘Let’s go!’

After spending a few days with his wives and children, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen on a trip to Nine Heavens Immortal City.

‘Caw!’

Upon reaching the Nine Heavens Gale Layer, Lu Changsheng relereleased the Golden-Winged Roc, drawing joyful exclamations from the three women.

In order to enhance their knowledge and broaden their horizons, Bihu Mountain had collected many books, travel logs, and memoirs.

Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun had even helped comile and edit them.

They had read a lot, but in reality, they hadn’t experienced much.

Now, under the limitless sky, with no one around, Lu Changsheng showed off his Golden Core divine powers to his wives.

With just a gesture, he tore through the wind with overwhelming strength.

As the purpose of this trip was leisure, Lu Changsheng didn’t rush.

At the right times, he would put away the Golden-Winged Roc and let them enjoy the scenery from the Spirit Boat, or they would stop at market towns and cities along the way.

Eventually, Lu Changsheng and the three women reached Crane Ming Mountain to visit Ling Zixiao and their children.

With Ling Zixiao in charge, Crane Ming Mountain was thriving, and the foundational infrastructure was nearly complete.

She was surprised to see Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Q Zhenzhen.

However, knowing about the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus, she immediately congratulated the three women.

Not long after, Ling Zixiao informed Lu Changsheng that Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao had recently been ambushed.

The assailant was at the peak of Foundation Establishment.

Had it not been for the Golden Armored Bean Mother, both Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu might have been in danger.

‘Did you find out which force was behind it?’

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed as he asked coldly.

‘Based on the evidence from the bodies, the attacker was likely a rogue cultivator or assassin hired by the Sima Family, Jin Family, or another family.’

Ling Zixiao gently shook her head.

Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao had been expanding through the Spirit Tiger Association, gaining momentum thanks to Lu Ping’an’s recent illustrious reputation, even acquiring another gang.

Besides controlling market assets, they now had three small mines, leading to direct conflicts of interest with the Sima Family.

But in addition to family rivalries, other forces might seek to benefit from the chaos.

Lu Changsheng simply nodded.

Once on the path of the cultivation world, whether as individuals or as forces, the battles and strife were unavoidable.

But concerning Lu Wangshu and Lu Lingxiao, he was unconcerned.

As long as no Golden Core cultivator intervened, they would be fine.

If a Golden Core cultivator did act, Ling Zixiao had the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet at her disposal.

In the Jiang Kingdom’s current environment, outside the Four Great Immortal Sects, Golden Core cultivators were few.

Rarely would such a cultivator attack the younger generation.

Lu Changsheng stayed at Crane Ming Mountain with the three women to spend time with Ling Zixiao.

‘Daddy! Aunties!’

Lu Linghe rode her black-and-white panda, beaming as she approached Lu Changsheng.

Her face was always bright with a happy smile, uplifting everyone around her.

‘Little He.’

Lu Changsheng’s eyes sparkled with affection.

Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and L Miaoge all adored this daughter of theirs.

Lu Linghe looked up at Lu Changsheng, telling him it wasn’t fun here, and she wanted to go home to find her big brother.

She had a close bond with her big brother, Lu Ping’an.

Since hearing about his achievements, she had missed him dearly.

Had Ling Zixiao not been unable to leave, she would have returned home long ago.

Seeing how bored Lu Linghe was, Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and asked if she wanted to go with them to Immortal City.

With the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus as a portable cave heaven, having Lu Linghe along wouldn’t be an issue.

‘Immortal City! Dad, I want to go! I want to go!’

Lu Linghe beamed with happiness at the thought of going to Immortal City.

Seeing no objections from Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, or LuMiaoge, and knowing they all doted on their daughter, Ling Zixiao smiled and said, ‘Alright, thank you for your efforts, Husband.’

‘Little He, behave well on the way, okay?’

Not only Lu Lingxiao and Lu Wangshu were busy, but Ling Zixiao herself had many responsibilities managing Crane Ming Mountain and couldn’t accompany her daughter on trips.

‘Dad, Mom, don’t worry. I’ll be good!’

Lu Linghe nodded seriously, excited and happy.

‘Hehe, with Little He around, the journey won’t be boring. Though we should prepare more sweets.’

Qu Zhenzhen giggled, affectionately patting Lu Linghe’s bun hairstyle.

Dragon Head Mountain.

Beast Taming Xu Family.

‘Lu Ping’an has appeared in Qingyun Market Town, boarded the Azure Cloud Spirit Ship, and headed to Nine Heavens Immortal City!?’

The Xu Family had been closely monitoring Bihu Mountain’s situation lately, with informants in all the major markets.

As soon as they spotted Lu Ping’an in Qingyun Market Town, they reported it back to the family.

The Xu Family Patriarch took this news very seriously.

“Even though Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge are still holding ggound at Bihu Mountain, Lu Ping’an is currently at the peak of his fame. Why would he leave so casually?”

“Could it be that he has some urgent business in Nine Heavens Immortal City?”

“After all, the Lu Family gained quite a haul in the Purple Secrets Realm. Maybe they’re heading to Nine Heavens Immortal City for an auction or to collect Natural Treasures.”

“According to information, just recently, Real Person Baishuang from Azure Cloud Sect visited both Bihu Mountain and White Tiger Mountain. As a disciple of the sect master, this move is clearly significant.”

“Could it be that Lu Ping’an purposely left to lure someone into action?”

“That possibility can’t be ruled out. Before in the Purple Secrets Realm, Wang Mu of the Xu Family became close with Lu Ping’an and later sent people to contact Bihu Mountain.”

The Xu Family’s higher-ups were discussing and speculating about Lu Ping’an’s true purpose for this trip.

They agreed there was something off about the timing of Lu Ping’an’s departure.

As a Golden Core Formation family with thousands of years of heritage, they were extremely cautious.

They immediately ordered an urgent message to be sent to Nine Heavens Immortal City to observe Lu Ping’an’s intentions.

Then, they leaked this information to other families to see what they thought and if anyone would test the waters.

Lu Changsheng had been staying at Crane Ming Mountain for about half a month, taking the opportunity to check on his son Lu Lingxiao and daughter Lu Wangshu.

After more than a year of training, Lu Lingxiao showed significant growth and change.

His aura was becoming more intense, carrying the gravity of the sun and moon and the weight of towering mountains. His presence was increasingly dignified and majestic.

Lu Wangshu, on the other hand, hadn’t changed much, remaining the same as before.

She wore a pink and white dress, her features like a painting. She was as radiant and stunning as the autumn moon.

However, she presented different faces to different people.

In front of outsiders, she was noble and aloof.

In front of relatives like Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaohuan, who were not so free, she was cultured, bright, and generous.

In front of Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun, and Qu Zhenzhen, se was more playful and lively.

With her brother Lu Lingxiao, Lu Linghe, and other younger siblings, she was entirely carefree, acting as the big sister in charge with no hint of ladylike demeanor.

Faced with this daughter, Lu Changsheng did not mention anything about going to Immortal City. Instead, he said he was taking Lu Miaoyun and a few others ona trip and would visit them along the way.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t know how many people he would end up bringing along.

After checking up on his children, Lu Changsheng quietly left with the three women and his daughter Lu Linghe, continuing their journey of traveling and sightseeing, heading towards Nine Heavens Immortal City.