Chapter 614: Chapter 614: Xiao Xiyue: Changsheng, Are You Sure Nothing Happened with the Master?

Caiyun Peak, Mingyue Pavilion.

Inside the traditional-style Cave Dwelling, the décor was simple yet elegant, with just a table and chairs and a white jade bed.

Incense rose gently from the octagonal brazier at the head of the bed, filling the room with a calming fragrance.

In a corner of the cave there was a small, clear spiritual spring, the water trickling like music, shrouded in mist.

After some time, Lu Changsheng carried Xiao Xiyue, her skin as white as jade and as perfect as a heavenly work of art, from the spring to the white jade bed.

“Xiyue, I remember the Azure Cloud Sect having diviners, right?”

After a moment of tenderness, Lu Changsheng looked at the beauty in his arms, brushing her wet hair behind her ear.

“Yes, there are three diviners in the sect.”

Xiao Xiyue lightly blushed, responding softly with her exquisite, flawless face.

“How skilled are they? Qingxuan seems to have some talent in this area. He’s been studying on his own for years but I feel it’s not very stable, so I want to find a teacher to give him some guidance.”

Although Lu Changsheng was a guest elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, he wasn’t very familiar with the situation there.

“Find a teacher.”

Xiao Xiyue pondered his words and said, The Azure Cloud Sect currently has three diviners, with the highest level being Du Mao, a third-tier diviner.

However, diviners are different from formation masters, equipment refiners, pill refiners, and Talisman Masters.

Although Elder Du is a third-tier diviner, he only reaches that level when he expends his lifespan, usually operating at the second-tier.

The remaining two are ordinary second-tier diviners.

Because divination is different from other skills, focusing on talent. Without talent, one typically cannot get started.

And most diviners avoid karmic ties and won’t take on disciples unless they find a promising seedling.

“Changsheng, since you’re a Golden Core cultivator and a third-tier Talisman Master, if you’re willing to offer a good deal, having Elder Du guide Qingxuan shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Besides, Elder Du doesn’t have much time left and is looking to pave the way for future generations.”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

The world is bustling for profit; everyone rushes around for gain.

Although most diviners try not to get involved in cause and effect.

But in the world of jianghu, few could completely escape entanglements.

Especially those diviners who chose to join sect organizations. They generally have disciples and descendants.

“Alright, I’ll visit him later.”

Though this person can barely be considered a third-tier diviner, guiding his son Lu Qingxian should be more than adequate.

After a long moment of tenderness, Xiao Xiyue spoke softly: “Changsheng, recently the senior sister has been worried about you. Aren’t you going to visit her?”

Lu Changsheng paused before calmly saying, “Huh? Qingyi Realman worried about me?”

“She must have seen me use the Yin-Yang Mixed Hole Great Millstone, that’s why she’s worried. I’ll visit her later.”

Though Xiao Xiyue knew about his relationship with Chu Qingyi, he had previously explained they had a pact to discuss it after reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

“Is that so? Why do I see the senior sister looking so concerned, as if emotions are tangled in her heart?”

Xiao Xiyue lifted her head slightly, looking at Lu Changsheng with a coy voice.

“Huh? Such things happened?”

Lu Changsheng wondered if Xiao Xiyue was trying to deceive him.

But recalling how after the decisive battle, Xiao Xiyue seemed to have chatted with Chu Qingyi and given him a look, he realized the connection.

Could it be that after the battle, Chu Qingyi was very worried about him, asked Xiao Xiyue, and she could tell their relationship wasn’t as simple as they had previously said?

“How far have you and the senior sister’s feelings developed?”

Xiao Xiyue continued to ask.

The senior sister’s personality and her own were quite similar, cold and aloof after practicing the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

But she pursued cultivation early on, and through life and death, their relationship gradually developed over time.

However, the senior sister and Lu Changsheng had hardly met several times.

Moreover, she had reached the Golden Core stage early, with a clear Sword Heart, not as easily fooled as herself.

“Don’t you already know?”

Although this matter would eventually be told to Xiao Xiyue.

Yet, they had just shared moments of tenderness. Now, to discuss another woman while still entwined together, especially her senior sister, was clearly a perilous topic.

“I’m just showing concern.”

Xiao Xiyue hummed coquettishly, with an amused and teasing tone: “Perhaps one day, I might serve you alongside the senior sister.”

“Hiss.”

Lu Changsheng’s mind reeled with images.

In his mind’s images, there weren’t just Xiao Xiyue and Chu Qingyi.

“Hrumph, you still pretend!”

Xiao Xiyue hummed gently, pinching the soft flesh at Lu Changsheng’s waist.

The two embraced tightly, and Lu Changsheng’s expression, as well as his body’s instinct, showed anticipation of such things.

“Fine.”

Even though Lu Changsheng maintained composure in face of even the collapse of the world, his heart never flinched as the dragon and phoenix converged.

Yet here, he struggled to control the body’s instinct.

Moreover, he planned to tell Xiao Xiyue sooner or later since she had inquired about it now, there was no point in hiding.

Thus, Lu Changsheng embraced Xiao Xiyue’s figure, recounting his encounters with Chu Qingyi, how they met in the Jin Kingdom, and their reunions over the years.

After a long time, Xiao Xiyue gave him a kick: “I knew you couldn’t just leave things like that with the senior sister.”

She had doubts about Lu Changsheng’s words, believing he couldn’t act so properly with the senior sister.

However, the usually aloof, decisive, and majestic senior sister being so submissive in love was surprising to Xiao Xiyue.

“All my fault for not telling you, Xiyue, and also fate playing tricks.”

Lu Changsheng expressed regret and sincere apologies.

After a while, Xiao Xiyue suddenly thought of the peculiar past mystery involving Lu Changsheng and the master. With delicate fingers, she traced circles on his chest, whispering: “Changsheng, back then with the master, was it really just a simple rescue? Nothing else happened?”

Huh, Xiyue’s intuition is too keen!

Lu Changsheng was startled, his expression changing. Unexpectedly, after asking about Chu Qingyi, she probed into Yun Wanshang’s matter too.

It seemed Xiyue had doubts and speculations for a long time.

“What are you talking about, Xiyue? How could anything happen between me and the master?”

Lu Changsheng replied with surprise.

However, in his embrace, Xiao Xiyue heard and gently pursed her lips, her brows suddenly carrying an unexplainable chill, akin to a goddess with an imposing aura as she said, “Lu Changsheng, I am Xiyue’s master. How dare you be impudent with me!?”

Lu Changsheng: “???”

Gosh, are you crazy? Can this be learned casually?

Yet, the usual aura and charm from Xiyue practicing the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, eerily matched Yun Wanshang’s noble aura that touches the soul.

Even his own attempts at imitation with the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet lacked this intense flavor.

“Xiyue, this is a bit too much. I’m clear with Caiyun Zhenren.”

Lu Changsheng was immensely guilty, unable to withstand Xiao Xiyue’s charm, and conceded.

“I-I was just trying it out, but you…”

Xiao Xiyue, after overcoming the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique’s side effect with Lu Changsheng’s help, broke through to the Golden Core and regained some youthful playfulness.

Now she felt a bit remorseful as if sullying her master.

But the little Changsheng in her grasp seemed to affirm her husband’s thoughts.

“Though not a saint, I know boundaries! It was fate with Qingyi Realman.”

Lu Changsheng explained with grief.

Having said this, he wasted no time turning active, asserting his dominance.

Xiao Xiyue’s tender lips were seized, overwhelmed by waves of ecstasy, helplessly letting herself be enveloped, wrapping her arms around Lu Changsheng’s shoulders.

For a moment, ecstasy flowed endlessly.

Live merrily when successful; don’t let wine cups remain idle.

Heaven bestowed my talents to be used; wealth comes and goes.

Day after day, after spreading wealth, Lu Changsheng finally subdued Xiao Xiyue, who no longer asked about Chu Qingyi or Yun Wanshang.

“Changsheng, you should visit the senior sister. She remains concerned.”

After a long time, the exhausted and disarrayed fairy, caught her breath, spoke bashfully.

Though the matters of the senior sister and the master were brushed aside for now.

She always felt her husband had something peculiar with the master.

As for the senior sister,

Lu Changsheng, after dispensing funds, visited during free time, only briefly.

But it was her first time challenging Lu Changsheng’s limits, experiencing seemingly endless energy.

They said, ‘only tired oxen exist, not plowed-out fields;’ yet reality varied.

“No hurry.”

Lu Changsheng held the fairy like warm jade, gently caressing her smooth skin.

Not due to exhaustion, but enjoying post-dual cultivation snuggles fostering their bond.

After a while, Lu Changsheng coaxed Xiao Xiyue into sleep, rubbing his ever-working kidneys before visiting the Immortal Pavilion to see Chu Qingyi.

Possibly due to concern or their Nascent Soul promise, Chu Qingyi allowed immediate entry upon Lu Changsheng’s arrival.

“Comrade Lu.”

Chu Qingyi saw Lu Changsheng, slightly pale and weary, her eyes expressed care.

“Qingyi, sorry for worrying you.”

Lu Changsheng approached, clasping Chu Qingyi’s delicate hand, full of sincere affection and apology, followed by a soft cough.

Hearing the cough, Chu Qingyi’s heart trembled, wondering whether his body had an issue or if this was his way to deceive her.

But either way, his warmth moved her, and soon the sound of clothing rustled.

Through dual cultivation healing, Chu Qingyi believed in his injuries seeing his vitality lacking.

Though generally alright, depletion of essences suggested injuries to his core.

Through the Sun and Moon Reincarnation Sutra, she used her Yin essence to help him recover.

Such thoughtful actions made Lu Changsheng feel guilty but argued he was fine.

After gentle moments, he conversed with Chu Qingyi about trivial matters, explaining how he helped Qingluan Zhenren and encountered Yangming Zhenren.

For reasons unknown, when hearing Lu Changsheng merely cooperated with Qingluan Zhenren, Chu Qingyi felt some joy, yet still worried about his health.

“It’s nothing serious, some rest should suffice.”

Lu Changsheng replied softly.

He didn’t stay long at Chu Qingyi’s.

Being a Daoist companion with Xiao Xiyue, overnight stays at Mingyue Pavilion were acceptable, but at Chu Qingyi’s abode, not so proper.

Moreover, he needed to be considerate of Xiao Xiyue’s emotions.

Leaving the Immortal Pavilion, Lu Changsheng intended to see Zhao Qingqing, but as a logistics staff, she hadn’t returned.

In pioneering warfare, logistics are initially easy, but later, many tasks await in reclamation phases.

Then he visited ‘Heaven’s Heart Abode,’ home to Du the diviner.

A Foundation Establishment old servant outside the abode welcomed Lu Changsheng upon announcing his visit.

This Cave Dwelling had specifications similar to his own, including three-tier courtyards, terraces, pavilions, and gardens with lush spiritual aura.

Upon waiting in the reception hall, Lu Changsheng soon met the host, ‘Du Mao.’

Du Mao, the diviner, was old, weary, thin, and slightly hunched.

“So it’s Realman Changsheng. I’ve long heard of your great name.”

Du Mao saw Lu Changsheng and smiled with his wrinkled face.

Being a Golden Core cultivator, a high-tier Talisman Master, and Xiao Xiyue’s partner, Lu Changsheng couldn’t be disregarded.

“Comrade Du, forgive my unexpected visit.”

Despite Du Mao’s status as a pseudo-core cultivator, Lu Changsheng was courteous, presenting a talisman gift box.

After polite pleasantries, Lu Changsheng went straight to the point, saying, “I came because my young one, by chance, acquired a divination heritage and possessively started learning.”

“But I’m unfamiliar with this path, hoping Comrade Du might evaluate his talent.”

While speaking, Lu Changsheng offered three third-tier talismans.

The gift box was a meeting token.

Now explicitly requesting help with no karmic entanglement.

“Indeed a great son of a great father. Your son managed to self-study, apparent exceptional talent. Is he here?”

Seeing the gifted talismans, Du Mao’s eye showed delight.

He preferred dealing with generous individuals.

With little time left, he didn’t mind accepting a disciple, forming good relations with Lu Changsheng.

After all, the latter, at just one-hundred-something, a third-tier Talisman Master with Xiao Xiyue, building connections might benefit descendants.

“My son isn’t here. If it’s convenient, I’d bring him.”

Lu Changsheng replied with a respectful stance.

“I happen to be free and long heard of Bihu Mountain’s reputation, let’s visit together.”

Du Mao enthusiastically replied.

The generous Realman Changsheng wasn’t too far from Azure Cloud Sect, a potential contact.

“In that case, I’d appreciate it, Comrade Du.”

Lu Changsheng worried if this elder diviner was hard to deal with, only to find him agreeable, soon heading to Bihu Mountain together.

Using a third-tier Spirit Boat, they reached outside Bihu Mountain.

“Hmm!?”

Seeing Bihu Mountain, Du Mao was slightly surprised, observing further.

As a diviner, he knew some Qi perception.

Yet, Bihu Mountain’s fortunes were foggy as if cloaked, hard to discern its pulse.

If Bihu Mountain were third-tier spiritual land, not seeing through would be normal, but as a second-tier, it should be readable.

“Bihu Mountain is truly a feng shui treasure.”

He didn’t observe more, offering praise.

Then they entered Bihu Mountain, Lu Changsheng greeted him and called his son Lu Qingxian.

“Greetings, Elder Du.”

Lu Qingxian, seeing Du Mao, recognized him with some surprise.

Twenty-two years ago, when his father, Lu Changsheng disappeared in the Heavenly Yuan Secret Realm, his aunt Xiao Xiyue took him to Azure Cloud Sect.

Caiyun Realman used him as a medium then to request Divine Du’s divination.

Twenty-two years before, while old, Du Mao was spirited, with an air of Daoist grace.

Now seemingly on the brink with, at most, ten years left.

He understood it resulted from divination.

Although divination foresees fortunes and disasters and offers guidance, it comes at a cost of life and fortune.

Excessive exploration of divine secrets usually denies long life or peaceful retirement.

“Oh, little friend knows this old man.”

Du Mao did not remember Lu Qingxian.

“Two decades ago, Junior accompanied Caiyun Realman and saw Elder Du once.”

Lu Qingxian replied respectfully.

“You’re the youth from that time. Indeed we meet again.”

Mentioned by Lu Qingxian, Du Mao recalled how significant Lu Changsheng’s connection with Caiyun Realman was.

Had Lu Qingxian not mentioned, he wouldn’t recall that event but began to assess Lu Qingxian’s divination knowledge.

“Your son’s talent in divination is anomalous, worthy of a master!”

Seven days later, Du Mao told Lu Changsheng with emotion.

Initially visiting for some side earnings and relations.

However, after guiding Lu Qingxian, he was amazed by his talent and considered accepting him as a disciple.

Unfortunately, Lu Changsheng and Lu Qingxian lacked interest, making it difficult to propose.

“Comrade Du overpraises, these days must have been tiring.”

Lu Changsheng felt intrigued.

If his son’s talent in divination was high with a master’s potential, the system should reveal ‘divination’ as his ability.

But his talent remained in management.

Puzzled, he doubted it was just commercial flattery.

“Could it be, this man’s divination skills are unsatisfactory?”

Lu Changsheng felt uneasy but politely offered three talismans as tuition.

He intended to maintain cordial relations and further interactions.

Furthermore, the seven-day teaching demanded effort from Du Mao.

During explanations, related techniques were used, taxing for Du Mao at that time.

After sending Du Mao off, Lu Changsheng asked Lu Qingxian about his progress.

“Father, I’m confident to ascend to second-tier divination this year.”

Lu Qingxian replied respectfully, without excitement.

Through Du Mao’s guidance, he understood his divination talent wasn’t that high.

The reason for being seen as exceptionally talented was due to being perceived as an early-stage Foundation cultivator.

His Taiyi Soul Body and awakened Taiyi Divine Soul made his Divine Sense comparable to a Golden Core stage, more fitting for a semi-Golden Core cultivator.

If evaluated as a Golden Core, the talent would be merely average.

“Initially when nearly madness tempted me while learning Avoiding Danger and Embracing Fortune method, it showed that while I have divination skill, my talent isn’t high.”

Lu Qingxian stayed composed, knowing the pursuit of divination would deny longevity.

After understanding his condition, Lu Changsheng empathetically consoled: “Taiyi Divine Soul is also your talent. At Foundation stage, possessing Golden Core Divine Sense still counts as talent.”

“Currently at mid-foundation, your Divine Soul matches early Golden Core. Once breaking through, Divine Sense would be peak Golden Core, always ahead of others, which defines your talent!”

“But divination should be natural and not extensively studied or used as its cost is great if much effort is wasted there; it would be neglectful.”

Despite wishing for a resident diviner, Lu Changsheng discouraged deep study due to risks.

The cost being substantial, as with Du Mao, who at a hundred eighty should reach two hundred years, given a pseudo-core lifespan with longevity pills, but struggled for even two hundred.

“Father, I understand.”

Lu Qingxian nodded, still feeling reluctance.

In his view, divination held eminent value.

Initially, when sister Lu Qingqi and Qingzhu Mountain faced threats.

The events suggested further situations demanding divination for incident prevention.

Growing beyond second-tier, sensing major dangers is unlikely.

Seeing his son’s hesitant ambition.

Considering Qingluan Zhenren’s mastery.

He too, was skilled in divination, his ability surpassing Du Mao.

Although not yet a Nascent Soul, Qingluan Zhenren lived over four hundred years.

A diviner reaching over four hundred, possibly possessing a top excelled divination legacy and secret technique.

Lu Changsheng pondered, suggesting: “If you insist, I can find a good teacher for later, if willing.”

Father and Lu Miaoge’s son, Lu Qingxian as intelligent with the Taiyi Soul Body, deeply anticipated.

Despite family headship skills, managing the family impeccably, it felt wasteful but necessary.

Given Bihu Mountain’s size.

Post Golden Core breakthrough and marriage to Xiao Xiyue deterred disputes, any offspring could manage.

Thus, leading the family seemed overqualified, wasting talents and hampering cultivation.

Since interested in divination and skilled, Lu Changsheng was willing to spend a favor, further learning at Qingluan Immortal City, possibly under Qingluan Zhenren, even as a disciple.

If Qingluan Zhenren didn’t accept, further study at Qingluan Immortal City, wouldn’t hurt.

Now anticipating major construction in the Immortal City post-warfare, countless cultivators will migrate, bringing many opportunities for exposure and growth.

Otherwise, stagnation at Bihu Mountain risked decay.

Relations with Qingluan Zhenren would deepen through disciple acceptance, enhancing cooperation.