Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Invitation from True Lord Qingluan, Miraculous Revival of the Xuantian Spirit Vine!

“Flood Dragon Blood and Skin”

Qingluan Zhenren glanced at Lu Changsheng and said, “I happen to have some on hand. Let’s trade, Comrade.”

A Tier 4 Demon King is a treasure trove.

The essence, bones, scales, eyes, claws, tendons, and more of this two-headed flood dragon are excellent Tier 4 materials.

After hunting it, she also traded some essence and scales from True Lord Xuanjian.

“Thank you, Comrade.”

Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude, exchanging his battle merits for the equivalent materials like dragon essence and scales.

Previously, he had Nangong Mili gather many spiritual materials; since he couldn’t head to the Jin Kingdom temporarily, he took this chance to engage in resource trade with Qingluan Zhenren.

Although he didn’t have much to trade, he mainly exchanged for materials needed for forging and upgrading treasures.

“Void Crystal!?”

Qingluan Zhenren looked at the materials list Lu Changsheng handed over, her face showing joy.

She needed void materials to break through to Nascent Soul and refine her domain.

And due to her inherited technique involving space, these void crystals were invaluable.

However, Lu Changsheng only had two void crystals on hand and was willing to trade just one.

Soon, they completed a friendly resource exchange and reached a basic cooperation. Their immortal cities could now frequently conduct business.

“Fellow Daoist Yangming, as you know, now that the frontline is wrapping up, I need to stay here, so the ceremonial layout will have to wait for years.”

At this moment, Qingluan Zhenren spoke.

To invite Lu Changsheng, she had to offer a great price.

“That’s fine. When you’re finished, directly head to the Immortal City of Da Mengze. I’ll inform my wife.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, showing no rush.

He planned to mention this to Hong Lian later.

When the time came in the immortal city, he’d pretend to be absent and let Hong Lian host Qingluan Zhenren.

After all, Hong Lian was a genuine Nascent Soul True Lord in her past life, with more knowledge and experience than him or Qingluan Zhenren.

After some conversation, he felt confident that Hong Lian could maintain the impression of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Unlike himself, who, while chatting with Qingluan Zhenren, dared not delve too deep for fear of slipping up.

“Alright.”

Qingluan Zhenren laughed freely, curious about the person ‘Li Muwan’, wondering if she was as she suspected.

With the monster core in hand and the trade done, Lu Changsheng didn’t linger and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, Qingluan Zhenren spoke, “Comrade Yangming, have you heard of the ‘Endless Desert Illusion Realm’?”

“Endless Desert Illusion Realm? I’ve heard a bit.”

Lu Changsheng pondered and spoke.

He knew that after achieving Golden Core and leading Da Mengze’s Immortal City, he had a rudimentary understanding of secrets and opportunities in the Southern Wilderness.

He was aware that this illusion realm wasn’t far from Jiang Kingdom, in the endless desert west of Yue Kingdom. It had once provided Nascent Soul opportunities and was viewed as a Nascent Soul-level secret realm.

“According to signs and rumors, it’s likely to reappear in about ten years as the realm opens.”

“Since you know about the Endless Desert Illusion Realm, you must be aware of its opportunities and benefits. Would you be interested in going?”

“I’m organizing some friends. If you’re interested, we can ally.”

Qingluan Zhenren actively invited.

Although Lu Changsheng was only at the Golden Core stage.

During his encounter with the Heaven Corpse Sect Master, he demonstrated strength against a Nascent Soul, which was impressive.

Furthermore, using such explosive secret techniques and recovering in less than a month was incredible.

Combined with the fact that he was a reincarnated Nascent Soul master, he surely had other tricks up his sleeve!

If they went to the secret realm together, they’d have a strong ally who wouldn’t threaten her!

“Thank you for the offer, Comrade, but I’m still healing, and I prefer peace over conflict, so I won’t go.”

Lu Changsheng politely declined with cupped hands.

Although the Endless Desert Illusion Realm had Nascent Soul opportunities.

For Lu Changsheng, as a Golden Core stage cultivator, participating in a Nascent Soul level endeavor was too risky.

He could face a Nascent Soul power.

But he didn’t want a repeat of the situation with the Heaven Corpse Sect Master; he preferred stable cultivation to late Golden Core.

Besides, with the system, he didn’t have to risk his life for Nascent Soul opportunities.

If he couldn’t get a Nascent Soul Pill or Tier 4 spiritual vein, he’d wait for the Splitting-Sea Profound Whale to advance and venture to the Star Sea for possible Nascent Soul Pill and opportunities.

After overcoming the hurdle of breaking through, the process often became easier.

For example, obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill during Qi Refining was challenging.

However, after reaching Foundation Establishment, acquiring such pills became relatively simple.

The same logic applied to reaching Golden Core and Nascent Soul.

Qingluan Zhenren was somewhat surprised.

She hadn’t expected Lu Changsheng to refuse.

The Endless Desert Illusion Realm opened every few centuries, filled with numerous opportunities and benefits, and going with a team of Nascent Soul cultivators was generally safe.

Given he was at the peak of Golden Core, it seemed he was preparing for Nascent Soul but still declined such a chance.

“Alright, if you change your mind, feel free to contact me.”

Qingluan Zhenren didn’t insist, suspecting Lu Changsheng might want to go solo or already had Nascent Soul resources.

Either way, this indicated he was more formidable than she thought.

“Naturally.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, maintained the friendly attitude, then stood to bid farewell.

After leaving the Qingluan Immortal City site, Lu Changsheng went to a valley, set a barrier with the ‘Reversal Yin-Yang Glazed Wall’, and contacted Xiao Xiyue.

Before long, Xiao Xiyue and the Triplet Avatar in a blue robe arrived.

“Buzz!”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, the Triplet Avatar transformed into a white pellet, entering Lu Changsheng’s Qi Sea Dantian.

During this time, the experiences of the Triplet Avatar surfaced in Lu Changsheng’s mind, keeping him informed of recent events.

“Changsheng, are you alright?”

Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng with concern in her beautiful eyes.

Although Lu Changsheng had sent a message saying he was fine, she was still very worried.

“Don’t worry, I’m okay now. At the time, I used a secret explosive technique, so I rested at home for a while. Sorry for worrying you.”

Lu Changsheng embraced his wife tenderly.

Through the Triplet Avatar, he understood Xiao Xiyue had been very concerned about him.

“Rested at home?”

Xiao Xiyue was puzzled.

Even with the Golden-Winged Roc, traveling would take a month.

“I have a secret treasure that directly teleports me to Bihu Mountain or Da Mengze’s Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, suggesting he would let Xiao Xiyue try it sometime.

Seeing Lu Changsheng was fine, Xiao Xiyue relaxed and discussed recent happenings with him.

Due to his absence, the Triplet Avatar only had simple awareness and couldn’t meet people, so they had announced he was in solitary healing.

“Speaking of which, I might have enough battle merits to exchange for a Condensing Crystal Pill?”

Lu Changsheng mused, rubbing his chin.

After nearly a year of colonial warfare, he and Xiao Xiyue had earned significant battle merits.

With Immortal Baiyun and others, they had killed demon kings, supported others, and cleaned up Cave Dwelling ruins.

Though mostly engaging normally, they occasionally survived dangerous situations through Third-Tier Talismans, earning enough merits for a Condensing Crystal Pill.

“Yes, but the Condensing Crystal Pill has a quota, requiring competition.”

Xiao Xiyue softly explained.

Condensing Crystal Pills were strategic resources that the Four Great Immortal Sects wouldn’t provide endlessly. They’d be distributed based on merit, leading many behind-the-scenes exchanges.

To encourage family contributions, merits could be traded.

This allowed Qi Refining families hope for Foundation Establishment Pills and fake core families hope for Condensing Crystal Pills.

“Let’s go check. Sister Miaoge is at peak Foundation Establishment, preparing for Golden Core. Even though I have some Condensing Crystal Pills, getting one via exchange allows her to break through with honor.”

Lu Changsheng said.

He aimed to exchange one for his wife Lu Miaoge, allowing her an hooorable Golden Core breakthrough.

Even though he had three Condensing Crystal Pills left, they were always valuable.

Even if unneeded, they could be profitably sold.

“Changsheng, you have Condensing Crystal Pills?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised.

Condensing Crystal Pills were incredibly rare, even at Azure Cloud Sect.

Without their approval, even in colonial war, they’d rarely be given.

“Yes, I gathered the materials earlier and made a batch. So, Wangshu can reach peak Foundation Establishment without worrying.”

Lu Changsheng understood Xiao Xiyue’s intent to prepare one for their daughter, Lu Wangshu.

However, there was no rush for Wangshu.

Xiao Xiyue nodded slightly, knowing Lu Changsheng deeply cared for their daughter, ensuring her needs.

His battle prowess against a Nascent Soul True Lord made obtaining a Condensing Crystal Pill feasible.

Together, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue went to the Merit Pavilion, inquiring about Condensing Crystal Pill exchange.

Although others sought it eagerly and Lu Changsheng was a bit late.

With Xiao Xiyue’s connection, Lu Changsheng transferred his merits, securing a Condensing Crystal Pill to retrieve from Azure Cloud Sect.

Afterward, the couple visited their daughter Lu Wangshu.

After nearly a year of experience, Lu Changsheng saw his daughter had matured.

Not only her, but Lu Qingxian, Lu Chensha, Lu Yunfei, and others grew significantly through war.

Yet in the last battle, Lu Wangshu and others sustained considerable injuries, needing recovery.

Hearing about a guest cultivator and two Lu Family members dying, Lu Changsheng sighed.

Such incidents were inevitable.

Ultimately, losing only three was a small misfortune.

He also checked on Qingzhu Mountain.

Losing a Foundation Establishment and ten Qi Refining disciples hurt the mountain significantly.

With the colonial wars ending, itinerant cultivators and clans could use Azure Cloud Sect’s spirit ship to return.

Recently, Azure Cloud Sect also transported some of its disciples back.

Yet many itinerant cultivators and clans chose to stay, continuing to explore, cultivate, patrol, defend, gain merits, and exchange for spiritual land.

“Father.”

At this time, Lu Qingxian and Lu Chensha reported that their merits were enough to exchange for a Tier 2 spiritual land to establish a branch family.

“That’s fine. If you wish or plan to develop here, you can stay.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Though they had Da Mengze and Da Mengze’s Immortal City.

Lu Qingxian and Lu Lingxiao’s fire cultivations were not suited for Da Mengze, nor were Lu Chensha or Lu Wangshu, as they’d be restricted.

By establishing a branch here, they could facilitate exchanges and send Lu Family disciples to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range for practice.

It would also help link business between Bihu Mountain and Qingluan Immortal City.

“It’s up to you, no need to force it.”

Lu Changsheng advised, then used the ‘Baoding Medicine King Scripture’ to heal them.

Following, he visited Zhao Qingqing and their daughter Lu Xingyue, telling sons Lu Lingxiao and Lu Mingfeng to soon return by spirit ship.

Two weeks later.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, with their children and Lu Family disciples, took the spirit ship back.

The land exchange awaited the Four Great Immortal Sects and Qingluan Immortal City to complete their explorations to receive it.

Initially, Lu Chensha and others planned to stay and continue missions to earn more merits.

Yet, Lu Changsheng saw no need; returning home to thoroughly cleanse their injuries was wise.

A month later, the spirit ship stopped before Azure Cloud Sect’s Mountain Gate.

Lu Changsheng led his family back to Bihu Mountain, suggesting a feast to celebrate their return.

He frequently gave personal treasures to his children, but at the family level, rewards and discipline followed clear rules.

The Lu Family disciples represented them in war; returning victorious warranted rewards.

During the family banquet.

Lu Changsheng prioritized giving Qi Refining disciples spots for Foundation Establishment Pills, along with Three Yang Pills and spirit materials, maximizing their chances.

Yet for Lu Qingxian, Lu Yunfei, Lu Chensha, and others, finding suitable rewards was tough.

Basic pills, talismans, and spirit tools felt inadequate as rewards to him.

After some thought, he decided on a herbal bath imbued with copious treasures, cleansing latent damage and fortifying Dao Foundation.

“Father.”

During the time, son Lu Qingxian updated Lu Changsheng on family affairs over the past year.

He raised his eyebrows at incidents, checking Lu Qingxian’s lifespan with the system.

Compared to his Foundation Establishment, it was six years less.

Possibly caused by previous divination or practicing divination skills.

“Soon, I’ll find a teacher for divination. Try not to use such skills.”

Lu Changsheng advised, pondering.

Despite knowing some, he wasn’t familiar with training or specifics of divination.

In just eight years since his son’s Foundation Establishment, his lifespan had unknowingly decreased by six years.

Continuing like this, he might not live past 150 years.

Encountering misfortune might reduce decades of lifespan.

Hence, he planned to hire a master to guide his son. If his talent was average, he’d advise stopping.

“Yes, Father.”

Lu Qingxian bowed respectfully.

Deep night.

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

Afterwards!

“By the way, Husband, the vine you planted seems to have come back to life.”

Lu Miaoyun nestled lazily in L Changsheng’s embrace, her face rosy as she whispered.

“Oh? It came back to life?”

Lu Changsheng was pleasantly surprised.

When he used the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew before, the Xuantian Spirit Vine didn’t react much.

But miraculously, after a year beside the Xuantian Spirit Vine, it revived?

“Sister Huanhuan infused vitality into the Xuantian Spirit Vine daily.”

Curled into a heap like soft mud, Qu Zhenzhen spoke for Lu Miaohuan, who stood nearby, her black gauze dress tattered, showcasing her slender, captivating figure.

The three women, cultivating the Heaven and Earth Longevity Technique, stayed home often, fostering a sisterly bond.

“Thank you, Huanhuan.”

Lu Changsheng gently pulled Lu Miaohuan’s delicate hand, softly speaking, then lovingly embraced her.

The next day, by mid-morning, Lu Changsheng and the three women reached the peak of Biyun, where the Xuantian Spirit Vine grew.

By the lush green vine, a once wilted Xuantian Spirit Vine now shimmered a faint green.

Yet, it remained the same size, appearing bare and unrooted.

“It’s alive, but barely. Perhaps in a few hundred years it’ll sprout?”

Inspecting the vine, Lu Changsheng signaled Qu Zhenzhen to pour some Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew on it.

From her fragrant pouch, Qu Zhenzhen produced the Wanling Bottle, spilling a tiny emerald droplet.

Under the dewdrop’s nourishment, the verdant vine slowly grew, its green becoming vibrant.

“It works!”

Lu Changsheng observed in delight, noting the Xuantian Spirit Vine truly revived with the dew’s supplement.

But fully restoring it to fruition would take much time.

“Yun’r, Zhenzhen, Huanhuan, please tend the vine. Hold onto the Wanling Bottle for the moment, until it grows further.”

Lu Changsheng requested his wives to see if being near the Xuantian Spirit Vine could further aid it.

If so, trying the Wanling Heaven-Piercing Dew later was an option.

Should it fruit in a decade or two, it’d be worthwhile!

“Yes, Husband.”

Qu Zhenzhen affirmed.

In the forthcoming days, Lu Changsheng stayed home, accompanying his wives, guiding children in cultivation, and preparing herbal baths.

Using the Spirit Traveling Whale, Third-Tier Two-Headed Flood Dragon blood, and a bounty of Natural Treasures and spiritual herbs, the bath’s quality was exceptionally high.

In the process, Lu Changsheng checked on grandson Lu Xuanzhu, telling son Lu Yun the boy wasn’t ordinary.

Without the reminder, with over sixty children, Lu Yun might overlook realizing the child’s potential.

“Ah!?”

Lu Yun, hearing his father’s words, was excited.

Failing Foundation Establishment, he had been marrying and fathering children seeking a prodigious offspring.

Over time, seeing many average-qualified children, he’d begun questioning himself.

However, upon his father’s indication, his expectations for this son soared!

After half a month of busyness, Lu Changsheng finished the herbal baths and went to visit Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing, and Chu Qingyi at Azure Cloud Sect.

He also planned to consult ashen swath divination guidance for his son Lu Qingxian.