Chapter 606: Chapter 606: True Lord Qingluan: This Person is Definitely Reincarnated by a Nascent Soul Monster!

Qingluan Zhenren was somewhat surprised to see Lu Changsheng agree so readily.

Although getting Heavenly Sword Sect to agree to sell a fourth-tier Monster Core would cost a lot.

Her own opportunity to make a move was equally valuable.

Yet the opposite side didn’t haggle at all.

She guessed he was expressing goodwill and trying to establish friendly relations.

If this cooperation goes well, it would be convenient for further collaborations.

“Agreed.”

Qingluan Zhenren smiled, raising her glass to drink with Lu Changsheng.

After savoring the wine, she asked, “What do you think about making a move?”

“I won’t participate in this matter as I am just a family cultivator who recently broke through to Golden Core Formation. I don’t want to get too involved in the affairs of Jiang Kingdom.”

Lu Changsheng replied calmly.

Exposed by Qingluan Zhenren, it was already risky.

If he took advantage of it, the Heavenly Sword Sect would be in for a big problem if they found out.

After all, he had no conflict of interests with Qingluan Zhenren, and barely had some friendship.

But as the hegemon of Jiang Kingdom, if Heavenly Sword Sect knew of his situation, how could they let him grow?

One can glean insights from the attitude of the Four Great Immortal Sects towards families under their control.

Years ago, when Qingluan Zhenren broke through to Nascent Soul, she directly abandoned Immortal City.

“Are you worried your identity will be revealed to Heavenly Sword Sect or Yin Ghost Sect?”

As an experienced one, Qingluan Zhenren fully understood Lu Changsheng’s concerns.

Before reaching the Nascent Soul, despite being hailed as the number one rogue cultivator in Jiang Kingdom, she lived precariously.

Not only was Heavenly Sword Sect a threat, but many others lurked around, waiting to pounce when she was vulnerable.

Even after reaching Nascent Soul, she dared not relax, feeling wary of the future. Hence, she returned to Jiang Kingdom to build her strength.

“That’s one aspect.”

Lu Changsheng smiled lightly.

Aside from avoiding Nascent Soul cultivators of Heavenly Sword Sect, another reason was Qingluan Zhenren’s offer wasn’t attractive enough.

After all, he, Lu, unlike other Golden Core cultivators, refused to take risks for minor benefits.

As someone with a Nascent Soul, Qingluan Zhenren naturally had sharp insights.

Knowing that Lu Changsheng could produce a Celestial Phoenix True Feather and also buy a fourth-tier Monster Core showed he wasn’t short of money.

Since she didn’t offer a satisfactory price, why would he be willing to help?

Therefore, she immediately said, “If you’re worried about your identity, I have a Rare Treasure that can conceal both appearance and aura, making it difficult even for Nascent Soul True Lords to discern.”

“Additionally, the power of destiny left by Meng Wuhen’s couple at Da Mengze Immortal City has begun to dissipate. If you are willing to make a move, I can assist in setting up the destiny of your Immortal City. Unless a fourth-tier divination master gains access to certain media, they cannot deduce the situation of your Immortal City.”

Qingluan Zhenren continued.

This battle was not only an invitation for Lu Changsheng to assist but also their first friendly cooperation.

If successful, it would facilitate deeper cooperation in the future.

Otherwise, even if she judged Lu Changsheng to be a Nascent Soul monster reincarnated or reborn, she wouldn’t easily form an alliance.

“A Rare Treasure even a Nascent Soul True Lord finds difficult to discern? Setting up destiny?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

His current main concern in avoiding Nascent Soul True Lords is their inevitable exposure to his investigation.

If he could get such a Rare Treasure, it would indeed be a significant gain.

Moreover, her proposal to muddle divine secrets at Da Mengze Immortal City was also highly tempting.

When Meng Wuhen and his wife left years ago, their divination skills made it difficult for others to deduce the situation in Immortal City.

But after more than ten years, this power of destiny was gradually dissipating.

Although he had the Heavenly Yuan Imperial Lotus genealogical book to suppress divine secrets, some top divination masters might be able to scrutinize the situation in Immortal City and divine the general idea.

“A sigh, indeed a family should have a diviner, otherwise it’s truly passive.”

Lu Changsheng sighed to himself, then calmly said, “In that case, I have one more request.”

“Please say so.”

Perhaps from drinking a little too much wine, Qingluan Zhenren was slightly inebriated, appearing more relaxed and natural, showing no True Lord authority.

“Aside from what you mentioned, the demon kings Yangming slays will be his sole possession.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Before coming to Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, to avoid causing too much of a sensation, he dared not casually hunt demon kings.

But now, with a war for clearing out, he had no worries and naturally wanted to seize the opportunity.

After all, maintaining such a big family is not easy.

“If you independently kill demon kings, feel free to take them, they are yours.”

The corners of Qingluan Zhenren’s mouth curved into a smile, saying generously.

In this war for clearing out, the corpses of demon kings are a significant initial gain for Qingluan Immortal City and the Four Great Immortal Sects.

However, Lu Changsheng wanting to seize a couple, she understood.

“Straightforward.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng raised his cup to drink with Qingluan Zhenren.

Fourth-tier spirit wine is strong.

Without using spiritual energy to neutralize and disperse the wine, not just Lu Changsheng, but even a Zhenjun level like Qingluan Zhenren would get deeply drunk.

At this moment, both of them seemed slightly intoxicated.

“This mask is called the Thousand Illusions Mask. It can conceal appearance and aura, making it challenging even for Nascent Soul True Lords to see through.”

“Even if they practiced illusion-breaking techniques, they would at most see through disguises without discerning the true aura.”

Qingluan Zhenren produced a thumb-sized ancient jade stone and tossed it to Lu Changsheng.

The stone emitted a dreamlike and hazy mist, capable of isolating and concealing senses, making people involuntarily ignore its existence even when they see it.

“Is this forged from Dream Mist Stone and fourth-tier Mirage Pearl?”

Lu Changsheng, as a top-tier third-level equipment refiner and with the Divine Machine Hundred Refinement Technique, had good insight.

Previously wanting to craft a top-notch disguise Artifact, he had lacked the necessary materials.

“It seems Comrade Changsheng is also a top equipment refiner. In the future, I may trouble you with equipment crafting.”

Qingluan Zhenren smiled upon hearing this.

Examining the Rare Treasure and deducing its core materials showed he had deep knowledge of equipment crafting.

“I understand the basics.”

Lu Changsheng humbly replied.

After completing initial cooperation, they continued drinking, joking, and maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.

Qingluan Zhenren, appearing somewhat drunk, steered the conversation towards the situations within the immortal cultivation world, probing Lu Changsheng’s views on its current state and future directions.

Lu Changsheng remained elusive, expressing a desire for stability and breaking through to Nascent Soul.

Subsequently, they chatted about various topics, including cultural geography, a hundred arts of immortal cultivation, and even Nascent Soul insights, exchanging cultivation understandings.

Qingluan Zhenren discovered that Lu Changsheng’s knowledge greatly exceeded that of Golden Core cultivators, undoubtedly at the Nascent Soul level, potentially surpassing her in some areas.

He not only had excellent insights into alchemy, arrays, charms, and tools, he could even speak about areas outside of the Southern Wilderness, like the Eastern Sea and Northern Plains.

This led Qingluan Zhenren to be impressed.

Regarding areas beyond the Southern Wilderness, she had only seen a few lines of records in ancient books.

Thus, she was even more convinced that Lu Changsheng was likely a Nascent Soul monster reincarnated or reborn.

“Today, inviting you over for a chat, but drinking your best spirit wine, is quite embarrassing. Once the war for clearing out concludes, I will certainly host a banquet for you.”

After a while, Qingluan Zhenren rose and slightly dispelled the intoxication, speaking to Lu Changsheng. Dressed in a jade-colored luxurious robe, she resembled a dashing aristocrat, appearing extraordinary.

“I feel as if I have met an old friend. How could one bottle of spirit wine matter?”

Lu Changsheng, with a charming smile on his handsome face, spoke generously, seeming slightly drunk.

However, after Qingluan Zhenren left and walked out of the valley, Lu Changsheng circulated Yin-Yang Spiritual Energy, flared his robe, dissipating the smell of alcohol, and slowly exhaled.

Chatting and laughing with a Nascent Soul True Lord was no easy feat.

Although Qingluan Zhenren was humble and acted as an equal, Lu Changsheng didn’t treat her as an equal friend and maintained his vigilance.

During the conversation, he realized the other party saw him as a Nascent Soul old monster reincarnated, so he steered the conversation to showcase his cultivation experience.

With top-notch techniques, ten cultivation arts, and years of association with Hong Lian, his conversation and perception matched a Nascent Soul status.

Otherwise, an ordinary cultivator couldn’t sit down and discuss the Tao with a Nascent Soul True Lord without sufficient experience.

An unsteady mind would easily reveal loopholes before a Nascent Soul Divine Soul’s prognostication.

“It seems future exchanges with Nascent Soul True Lords could suggest more in that direction.”

Lu Changsheng pondered silently.

It was an inspiration he acquired from Hong Lian.

She had always thought about his identity, believing he was a great power reborn.

Looking at Jiang Kingdom, considering his age, this combat power is extraordinary, linking mostly towards Nascent Soul seizing progeny or reincarnation.

“However, this Qingluan Zhenren, even after breaking through to Nascent Soul, is not as transcendent and detached as I expected.”

Lu Changsheng thought about the earlier conversation, Qingluan Zhenren’s worries about the future situation of the immortal cultivation world.

Previously, from Shadow Sect’s clues, he speculated that seven Demonic Sects were likely to sweep back.

Qingluan Zhenren’s fears and anxieties about this far exceeded his own.

She almost believed there’d be a major catastrophe.

Even after breaking through to Nascent Soul, she remained under the watchful eyes of many.

Should she encounter misfortune, Nascent Soul cultivators or forces could covet her opportunities and secrets.

“By saying these things, does she want to express deeper cooperation? But I’ve only met her twice.”

Lu Changsheng naturally didn’t believe they were kindred spirits but realized Qingluan Zhenren intentionally revealed this.

However, if she was indeed a person of integrity, he didn’t mind collaborating more deeply.

After all, managing Da Mengze Immortal City and the other Qingluan Immortal City, if they were united, they could support one another.

“Wow, that actually sounds good! Qingluan Immortal City guards Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, while Da Mengze Immortal City watches over Da Mengze’s endless waters. Not only is there no conflict, but resources complement each other.”

Lu Changsheng mused silently, thinking he was indeed a perfect match for Qingluan Zhenren.

Moreover, she was the top rogue cultivator in Jiang Kingdom.

In a few years, when he takes down Xu Family Elder and Shangguan Family Ancestor, becoming the top family cultivator of Jiang Kingdom, it would be even more suitable.

“But has her Qingluan not yet reached fourth-tier?”

At that moment, Lu Changsheng thought about Qingluan Zhenren’s spirit beast, Qingluan.

Back then, this Qingluan was already top-tier at third-tier.

It has been sixteen years since she received the Celestial Phoenix True Feather from him.

In terms of time, it should be able to reach the fourth-tier.

After all, the Celestial Phoenix True Feather is far rarer than a common fourth-tier Monster Core.

After a bit of thought, Lu Changsheng produced a Communication Talisman from his Storage Ring.

About half an hour later, a Sun-Moon Token in his hand shimmered with radiance, displaying an image of his wife, Lu Miaoyun.

“Husband, do you need me for something?”

Lu Miaoyun, upon receiving Lu hangsheng’s message, connected with him through the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror.

“Yun’r, help me contact Zixiao and ask Golden-Winged Roc to come to Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.”

Lu Changsheng told his wife.

Earlier, helping Lu Quanzhen integrate techniques resulted in the Golden-Winged Roc’s essence blood weakening, so he left it at Da Mengze Immortal City.

For this trip, he didn’t bring the Golden-Winged Roc.

Later, when Yangming Zhenren appears, the Golden-Winged Roc is definitely needed.

“Husband, did something happen?”

Lu Miaoyun asked out of concer.

“Don’t worry, nothing happened. It’s just that I need Golden-Winged Roc for something.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, then inquired about the recent situation at home.

I have to admit, having the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror is convenient for video calls.

After chatting, Lu Miaoyun immediately contactd the Da Mengze Immortal City through the Sun Moon Yin-Yang Profound Light Mirror, indicating Ling Zixiao should have Golden-Winged Roc head to Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

Meanwhile.

Qingluan Zhenren arrived at a mountain and water tower, her face cold and solemn, regal, and upright, very different from her carefree earlier appearance.

Shortly after, a green, jade-like, crystalline-glossed beautiful cyan bird flew over to deliver a Jade Slip to her.

Qingluan Zhenren took the Jade Slip and examined it carefully.

Moments later, she frowned, saying, “This person’s growth doesn’t resemble a Nascent Soul possession but rather a Nascent Soul elder reincarnated.”

“But if reincarnated, how did he break the mystery of the womb and possess a third-tier spirit beast like Golden-Winged Roc, rapidly advancing to this stage?”

The Jade Slip contained information about the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family and Changsheng Realman.

Although identifying Lu Changsheng’s two identities, before this, she hadn’t focused on him.

Initially, Lu Changsheng was not well-known, merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Later, after obtaining the Celestial Phoenix True Feather, she chose not to become enemies with him and refrained from investigating further.

She was merely aware of this person being the famous Yangming Zhenren who had stirred up the Yin Ghost Sect before, not paying too much attention.

“In Da Mengze Immortal City, in addition to Wang Lin, there’s Li Muwan.”

“According to previous intelligence, Li Muwan displayed Nascent Soul Divine Soul fluctuations against Master of the Ten Thousand Lakes. Is this his backup to solve the mystery of reincarnation?”

Qingluan Zhenren speculated.

Even a reincarnated Nascent Soul True Lord struggles to unravel the mystery of reincarnation.

Unless fortunate, stepping into the immortal path and breaking through Golden Core Formation and Nascent Soul establishes hope of awakening past life memories.

“But if so, why does this person marry, take concubines, and have children?”

Watching the Jade Slip in hand, Qingluan Zhenren’s face pondered deeply and remained puzzled.

As a rogue cultivator, she naturally sees the importance of having her own faction.

Possessing one’s own faction grants numerous conveniences in future cultivation.

However, establishing a family faction seems highly inefficient to her.

In the immortal cultivation world, the more ties you have, the more troublesome it becomes.

For example, with numerous enemies lurking, some techniques could track or divine through bloodlines.

This is why most cultivators prefer not having children.

Every child could become a vulnerability.

Yet, this Changsheng Realman, in less than a hundred years, sired over three hundred descendants and thousands of followers.

“Could this person be practicing blood cultivation techniques?”

Everything has pros and cons.

Descendants aren’t entirely useless.

Some demonic techniques use offspring’s bloodlines for cultivation or crafting Artifacts.

However, the man doesn’t have blood-evil energy, unlike typical demonic cultivators.

“While inefficient and slow, a family faction, meticulously crafted, offers unmatched cohesion.”

“Reincarnated Noscent Soul elder with awakened past life memories surely has deep wisdom. There’s a purpose for doing this.”

Even though Qingluan Zhenren doesn’t understand, she doesn’t doubt.

Having recently broken through to Nascent Soul, her understanding of the immortal world was limited.

If Lu Changsheng and ‘Li Muwan’ were both Nascent Soul cultivators, they might be old-style Nascent Souls not easily matched.

“Cooperating with such old monsters requires caution.”

While during the conversation, she felt Lu Changsheng didn’t seem like a cunning Nascent Soul old monster, at this level, understanding someone through mere conversation is hardly simple, right?

She was likely probing his depth, just as he examined hers.

“Hoo!”

After securing the Jade Slip and exhaling a long breath, Qingluan Zhenren, with her exquisitely crafted jade boots, stepped out and vanished, heading to discuss the fourth-tier Monster Core with Heavenly Sword Sect.

Such Monster Cores are highly useful to Heavenly Sword Sect. Getting them to trade and sell isn’t easy without effort and cost.