Chapter 621: Ten Tier-Two Body Refinements, Wan-E Poison Spirit Secret Manual

“Herbal Bath.”

Lu Miaoge and Lu Qingxian haddboth seen the Lu Family’s herbal bath.

This was one of the Lu Family’s secret techniques that safeguarded their clan.

It allowed the Lu Family disciples to build a strong foundation in their youth and gain an early advantage.

However, seeing Lu Changsheng use the Spirit Eye Spring as regular water mixed with various third-tier spiritual herbs, Spirit Beast Essence Blood, and Natural Treasures into the cauldron, they couldn’t help but click their tongues.

It all cost spirit stones!

This single cauldron would burn through at least hundreds of thousands of spirit stones, maybe more.

Due to time constraints, Lu Changsheng didn’t proceed slowly but instead used Yin-Yang Spiritual Energy to refine the mixture quickly, enveloping Lu Qingshan’s body and placing him into the cauldron.

Although Lu Qingshan was in a state of enlightenment, where he had forgotten both self and the world, he wasn’t completely unaware.

Sensing that his father was using external forces to aid him, he immediately opened his heart and mind, fully circulating his sword technique, absorbing the medicinal power from the cauldron, and refining his body, spiritual energy, and sword qi.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz–”

As Lu Qingshan fully activated his technique, his entire body glowed, with strands of sword qi bursting forth, connecting with the Da Luo Sword Embryo to refine his flesh and Dao Foundation.

Holding onto the Da Luo Sword Embryo, he not only gained a deeper understanding of swordsmanship but also realized that this Sword Embryo was a top-level treasure capable of helping him reforge himself.

The result was truly astonishing!

You could see that under the baptism, Lu Qingshan’s sword qi and spiritual energy became increasingly sharp, and his body was overflowing with immense vitality.

“Is this Brother Qingshan’s real strength?”

Lu Qingxian took the opportunity to glimpse at Lu Qingshan’s abilities.

Lu Qingqi simply felt that her brother’s spiritual energy and sword qi were incredibly sharp, making her feel completely inferior.

However, Lu Changsheng noticed that his son’s Hundred Refined Body Technique had reached the entry level, and a lower-tier Magical Treasure had coalesced in his chest, constantly nourishing his body and limbs.

He wasn’t distressed, continuing to throw in more spiritual herbs to help his son gain enlightenment, cultivating and washing out his physical body and spiritual energy.

Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and tte others quietly watched.

Through this cauldron of herbal bath, they realized just how much more resources geniuses consume compared to ordinary people—sometimes tens or even hundreds of times more.

Just this cauldron for Lu Qingshan alone would be enough to bankrupt an average-sized family like the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family.

“Husband, how is Qingshan doing?”

After some time, Lu Miaohuan quietly asked.

“Don’t worry, it’s fine. The longer he endures, the better.”

Lu Changsheng replied warmly.

Time slowly passed.

In the cauldron, Lu Qingshan was bathed in sword qi, which wove into his flesh as though forging divine swords, or perhaps it was some kind of sword Dao pattern being etched into his body.

“This is…”

Lu Changsheng’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and his golden eyes gleamed as he used Fiery-Eyes to examine his son, finding that sword Dao patterns were being etched into his flesh and Dao Foundation.

It was none other than the Sword Dao Origin Patterns of the Da Luo Sword Embryo!

“Reckless!”

Lu Changsheng wanted to reprimand him.

Such behavior was courting death! A slight mistake, and his body could be ruined, or worse, his Dao Foundation could collapse.

But seeing Lu Qingshan sitting cross-legged with a calm and natural expression, he frowned again and held back his reprimand.

If his son could actually accomplish this, he would step into a whole new realm.

Lu Changsheng activated his Taiyi Divine Soul, carefully monitoring Lu Qingshan’s condition to prevent any accidents.

“Hiss.”

Seeing his son etch sword patterns into his flesh and Dao Foundation, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh at his audacity.

He knew that his son, Lu Quanzhen, had a steely determination, but he hadn’t expected Lu Qingshan to be the same.

“No, Qingshan is different from Quanzhen. His arrogance is innate. He is fearless, supremely confident in himself, convinced that he can do anything if he dares to try.”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.

This could be Lu Qingshan’s innate character or perhaps the subtle influence of the Law Seed ‘Sword Piercing the Big Dipper.’

In any case, Lu Changsheng saw this behavior as extremely reckless, like he was flirting with death!

Sighing privately, he reflected that none of his top children at home seemed as calm and steady as he was.

However, his son Lu Chensha did show some potential for caution.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz–”

As Lu Qingshan continued etching Sword Dao Origin Patterns into his flesh and Dao Foundation, his connection to the Da Luo Sword Embryo grew deeper, and he seemed to be on the verge of activating the sword embryo.

However, this sword embryo had been refined by Lu Changsheng, and Lu Qingshan was unable to move it.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before sending a wisp of spiritual energy to activate the Da Luo Sword Embryo, allowing Lu Qingshan to wield it.

“Boom!”

The Da Luo Sword Embryo awakened, releasing the overwhelming aura of Sword Dao, crashing down upon Lu Qingshan.

“Hiss.”

Lu Qingshan’s typically serene face twisted in pain.

The sword embryo’s aura was too powerful.

Even merely perceiving it was too much for a regular Foundation Establishment cultivator to bear.

“This isn’t good!”

Lu Changsheng instantly realized that Lu Qingshan’s body was too fragile.

Under normal circumstances, he might have been able to handle it.

But right now, he was etching sword patterns into his flesh and Dao Foundation, causing conflicts between the auras and making his body unstable, as if on the verge of collapse.

“Boom!”

Lu Changsheng’s chest flashed with the Nine Treasures Dao Bone’s power, and mysterious runes appeared, radiating an indescribable secret energy that transformed into a surge of vibrant life force, flowing into Lu Qingshan’s body.

Nine Treasures Dao Bone—Healing Light.

With Lu Changsheng’s current cultivation and spiritual energy, using this healing light could quickly save even a Golden Core cultivator, let alone a Foundation Establishment one like Lu Qingshan.

In an instant, the cracks in Lu Qingshan’s body stabilized, and his vitality surged throughout his frame.

However, once Lu Qingshan noticed that his condition had stabilized, he smiled joyfully and resumed etching the patterns, taking full advantage of the Da Luo Sword Embryo’s aura, completely disregarding the state of his body.

“Damn! You brat, do you think your father is all-powerful?!”

Lu Changsheng, witnessing this scene, wanted to give him a slap.

This reckless behavior! If I hadn’t intervened, you’d be dead by now! How could you act so irresponsibly?!

But he couldn’t help it. This was his son, and when a rare opportunity arises, how could he not intervene?

So, Lu Changsheng continued using the healing light to help repair his son’s body.

“What kind of technique is that?”

Lu Qingxian and Lu Qingqi had been watching their father and brother closely.

Seeing Lu Qingshan’s sharp and radiant sword aura, and the holy light radiating from their father’s chest, they couldn’t hide their astonishment.

The holy light was extraordinary. Even the few wisps that escaped radiated an aura that made their bodies feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

With his Fiery-Eyes, Lu Qingxian could see a bit of what was happening with his brother.

It seemed that Lu Qingshan was engraving some kind of mystical patterns onto his flesh, causing his body to continuously shatter and regenerate.

“Brother Qingshan is truly remarkable to have reached this level.”

Lu Qingxian muttered to himself, acknowledging that every genius has something special about them.

Although his brother only had a middle-grade Spirit Body and a Sixth-Tier Spirit Root, his achievements were enough to prove that he had many extraordinary traits beyond the ordinary.

This method of continuously breaking and regenerating his flesh seemed incredibly dangerous.

In his own case, Lu Qingxian doubted he could maintain such calm under similar circumstances.

“Sister Miaoge.”

After a while, seeing that Lu Qingshan’s condition had stabilized, Lu Changsheng stopped and called for Lu Miaoge to help Lu Qingshannstabilize himself using the Taiji True Water.

Activating the Da Luo Sword Embryo just now, combined with the constant use of the Nine Treasures Dao Bone, was affecting his state.

If they waited any longer and something unexpected happened, it wouldn’t be good.

“Alright.”

Lu Miaoge quickly activated tte Supreme Kindness Water Technique to use the Taiji True Water to nourish Lu Qingshan’s body.

Half a month passed.

[Congratulations to the host, your tenth descendant has broken through to Tier-Two Body Refinement, earning you a high-tier lottery draw opportunity!]

The system prompt echoed in Lu Changsheng’s mind.

The tenth descendant to break through to Tier-Two Body Refinement was his son, Lu Qingshan.

Currently, all of the top-tier children in the Lu Family were practicing body refinement.

If his daughter Lu Baixi’s situation didn’t count, the system would have given him rewards earlier.

“In a few more years, the rest of the children will begin reaching Tier-Two Body Refinement.”

Right now, those who had reached Tier-Two Body Refinement besides Lu Linghe, Lu Quanzhen, and Lu Qingyan had all quickly achieved it through the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

However, Lu Changsheng had long since added body refinement supplements to the family’s welfare benefits.

In just a few more years, the family members practicing body refinement would show steady progress.

After another five days, with the help of the Da Luo Sword Embryo, Lu Qingshan had completed his re-forging, undergoing a metamorphosis akin to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.

His blood, flesh, bones, and Dao Foundation were completely renewed, etched with sword Dao patterns.

Although it wasn’t the perfect state he had hoped for, this cultivation session transformed him and raised his Dao Foundation and spiritual energy to a staggering level.

If he previously had a thirty percent chance of forming the Immortal Golden Core…

Now, he was confident!

Lu Qingshan opened his eyes, sharp sword lights shooting from his pupils, almost piercing through the void.

At this moment, his entire body felt refreshed, his flesh, organs, and bones brimming with inexhaustible power under the interwoven sword Dao patterns.

Especially his Qi Sea Dantian and Dao Foundation, which gleamed with radiant light and resonated with the Zhoutian Xingdou Sword Embryo, like a vast galaxy, boundless and magnificent, or like a divine sword unleashing dazzling sunlight.

“Hahaha! My sword has succeeded!”

Lu Qingshan’s eyes shone like stars, his body radiated sword light, and every movement resonated with the majestic sound of a sword, exuding an aura of utmost sharpness and invincibility.

However, before he could fully bask in his triumph, Lu Changsheng sent a swift kick his way.

“That’s what you get for being reckless!”

Lu Changsheng had held back his irritation over Lu Qingshan’s reckless approach to cultivation.

Now that he was done, there was no need to hold back.

“Thud!”

Lu Qingshan flew several meters away, leaving Lu Qingxian, Lu Qingqi, Lu Miaoge, and Lu Miaohuan duubfounded.

They knew all too well that Lu Changsheng was known for his good temper and rarely scolded or disciplined his children.

Disciplining was usually left to their mothers.

“Father, why did you hit me?”

Lu Qingshan looked at his father, completely baffled.

“To make you remember! Next time you go about cultivating carelessly, you won’t even know how you died!”

Lu Changsheng said angrily.

Although Lu Qingshan’s reckless cultivation provided a transformative experience, a single mistake could have cost him his life.

Lu Qingshan didn’t mind, brushing himself off with his usual grin and said, “Father, you’re right. But wasn’t it alright because you were here?”

“Father, I feel there’s more room for improvement. Why don’t you lend me that sword one more time?”

He sidled up to Lu Changsheng, grinning mischievously, just like when he was a boy.

“Scram, scram, scram! There’s no need to keep pushing! You’ve already reached your limit. Any more would be too dangerous, and pursuing so much could be your downfall.”

“Here, take this Five Elements Spirit Fruit. It should be enough to help you form a Golden Core. Once you’ve broken through, I’ll lend you the sword embryo again.”

Lu Changsheng spoke up.

It wasn’t that he was reluctant.

But in his opinion, Lu Qingshan’s method was far too dangerous.

Going any further would exceed his current cultivation limit.

Even if he was there to supervise, it could still be risky.

“A Five Elements Spirit Fruit! Father, you have a Five Elements Spirit Fruit!?”

Lu Qingshan exclaimed happily.

He had heard of this legendary fruit, also known as the ‘Golden Core Fruit.’

Before, Lü Muping had hinted that if he was willing to marry a Hunyuan Sect disciple, they could offer him a Five Elements Spirit Fruit as a dowry, but he had refused.

He never expected that his father would have such a top-tier Golden Core fruit on hand.

“Father, you really are my dad! Coming over from so far just to bring me the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, I’m so moved! Trust me–”

Lu Qingshan was overjoyed, but seeing his mother and aunt nearby, he swallowed the rest of his words.

Lu Qingxian and Lu Qingqi, seeing their brother act like this, were dumbfounded.

What’s going on?

This lofty and cool-headed sword immortal of a brother had such a cheeky, shameless side?

Especially Lu Qingqi.

The grandeur she always associated with her brother just shattered in an instant.

For years, she had heard her mother talk about her brother. When they had finally met, he had lived up to her idea of a sword immortal, someone she admired deeply.

But now…

Nearby, Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan couudn’t help but find their son’s antics both amusing and surprising.

Yet in him, they could still glimpse his boyish side from years ago.

“Alright, stop fooling around.”

Lu Changsheng handed Lu Qingshan the Five Elements Spirit Fruit and Sun and Moon Essence, then waved his hand, telling him they’d discuss the matter with Tu Yuan later.

After all, if the Heavenly Fiend Sect, the Liang Kingdom, or even the Yue and Jiang Kingdoms found out he had killed Tu Yuan, there would be endless trouble.

“Father, don’t worry.”

Lu Qingshan naturally understood the situation, pounding his chest as a sign of assurance.

He then looked at the Five Elements Spirit Fruit and Sun and Moon Essence in his hands, thinking to himself how wealthy his father must be, on par with Nascent Soul True Lords.

“Mother, Aunt, thank you both as well.”

After putting away the Five Elements Spirit Fruit, he thanked both his mother and aunt.

He then patted his younger siblings on their shoulders, gesturing that if they still cared about their image in front of their parents, how would they survive in the future?

Lu Qingqi looked at her brother, deep in thought, reflecting on that.

Indeed, who needs an image in front of parents? It’s better to work hard at cultivation, learn pill refining, and make talismans to please them.

Just like before, when her father casually handed over a top-tier Spirit Stone, ten mid-tier Spirit Stones, and a pile of spiritual fruits, worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

For a regular cultivator, it would take years of going without food or drink to earn twenty thousand Spirit Stones.

But for her, it was just pocket money from her father to his precious daughter.

If she could be a thoughtful little daughter, her father would randomly pamper her with such gifts, saving her the trouble of hard work.

One day, if her father gave her a cauldron bath like the one her brother just had, her cultivation would soar.

At that moment, Lu Qingqi had an epiphany.

Once Lu Qingshan had stabilized his realm, they all continued their journey.

Seven days later, the six of them arrived at a Golden Sun Sect outpost on the front line.

This place not only had third-tier formation arrays but was also heavily patrolled by cultivators, showing a tight defense.

Lu Qingshan presented his identity Jade Token and stepped forward to verify his identity, asking someone to report his arrival.

However, Lu Changsheng’s Golden Core aura prompted the outpost’s Golden Core cultivators to show up in person.

“Lu Changsheng? Oh, so you’re the famous True Person Changsheng of the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family. It’s an honor to meet you.”

The Golden Core cultivator looked Lu Changsheng over and said with realization.

Although Lu Changsheng’s reputation hadn’t yet spread to the Yue Kingdom,

As a Golden Core cultivator in the Yue Kingdom, this person had still heard a little about him.

“You’re too kind, Comrade.”

Lu Changsheng returned the greeting warmly.

“I’ve heard you’re a third-tier Talisman Master. Would you be willing to sell me some talismans?”

Although the Yue Kingdom had a Beast Talisman Sect that could supply talismans,

During wartime, talismans and pills were consumable resources that were always in demand. Even the Yue Kingdom couldn’t fully sustain supply, especially when it came to third-tier talismans.

“I’ve got a few.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t refuse and made a deal, selling more than ten third-tier talismans.

After the transaction, the Golden Core cultivator became much more respectful, inviting Lu Changsheng to stay as a guest in the outpost.

Knowing that Lu Changsheng had come to visit his children, once Lu Qingzhu arrived, the cultivator politely excused himself.

“Father! Mother! Aunt!”

When Lu Qingzhu saw them, her eyes reddened with joy and excitement.

In the past, she had always had her brother, Lu Qingshan, by her side.

These recent years, with her brother locked in seclusion preparing for his core formation, she had been alone on the front lines. It was impossible not to feel lonely.

Now, seeing her father, mother, brother, and siblings all here, she couldn’t help but burst into tears.

“Xiaozhu.”

Lu Changsheng, always doting on this daughter of his, hugged her tightly, comforting and caring for her, asking how she had been all these years.

“I’m fine, Father, Mother.”

Lu Qingzhu bit her lip, her naturally gentle and reserved attitude showing. She was the type to only report the good things.

The family joyously gathered and chatted.

“Xiaozhu, the situation in the Yue Kingdom remains dangerous, and the war continues. Would you consider coming home with us?”

Lu Changsheng gently asked.

He really didn’t want this daughter to continue wandering outside.

With both his and Lu Qingshan’s influence, it wouldn’t be a problem to make arrangements with the Golden Sun Sect and take her back home.

“It’s okay, Father.”

Lu Qingzhu spoke softly, not wanting to trouble her family.

Over the years, her brother had been in closed-door training. She had been on the front lines alone and understood the taste of that loneliness.

If she left now, her brother would be all alone.

“Xiaozhu, my Golden Core formation will take some more time. How about after I succeed, I come back and take you home?”

Lu Qingshan suggested.

“Yes, big sister, Father, and Mother miss you so much. Why don’t you come home for a while? When Brother succeeds in his core formation, he’ll come get you?”

Lu Qingqi also linked arms with her sister, trying to persuade her.

Under their coaxing, Lu Qingzhu began to waver.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng immediately instructed Lu Qingshan to inquire about what arrangements were necessary to take her home for a few years.

After all, Lu Qingzhu was still a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect.

Leaving during wartime could be seen as desertion, and rumors could easily shake morale if misinterpreted.

Thus, Lu Changsheng was willing to make some trade-offs so that Lu Qingzhu could return home without any mental burden.

Not long after, the Golden Core cultivator in charge of the outpost came back with a reply.

As long as Lu Changsheng was willing to trade some talismans with the Golden Sun Sect, they could approve the request and transfer Lu Qingzhu to his care.

If not, then leaving during wartime would be seen as unfavorable, and some justification had to be made to silence the doubters.

And following the usual process would require a lot of time and paperwork.

“I didn’t bring too many talismans with me today. How about I trade twenty now, and the rest after I return Xiaozhu?”

Though Lu Changsheng wasn’t short on talismans, handing over too many at once would make him seem too agreeable. It was better to split the deal.

“That will be fine.”

Even without considering Lu Changsheng’s identity as a third-tier Talisman Master and a Golden Core cultivator, once Lu Qingshan invited Nascent Soul expert Immortal Tian Yuan to the front lines, this matter regarding Lu Qingzhu wouldn’t be a big deal.

Thus, the Golden Core cultivator went along with it, knowing when to stop.

Once the process was completed, Lu Changsheng was in high spirits.

“Let’s go, I’ll return you to the sect.”

Lu Changsheng said to his son, preparing to escort him back to the Golden Sun Sect before heading home.

After all, there wasn’t exactly anything fun to do in the Yue Kingdom with the ongoing war.

“Father, have you forgotten about your son now that you have daughters?!”

Lu Qingshan shouted.

He had been brought out only to find his sister, and now that they had found her, he was being sent back?

“Or you could go back by yourself?”

Lu Changsheng replied, annoyed.

While he said he was taking his son back, Lu Changsheng didn’t rush. Instead, he leisurely traveled with his wife and children, stopping for sightseeing along the way.

Along the journey, Lu Changsheng exercised far more caution this time to avoid any incidents with other cultivators from either the Heavenly Fiend Sect or the Liang Kingdom, such as when he had killed Tu Yuan.

One day, Lu Changsheng and his family came to rest at a market town.

Later!

Later!

Later!

“Sister Miaoge, regarding Qingzhu and Qingshan, don’t feel guilty. Everyone has their own fate.”

Lu Changsheng knew his wife harbored a heavy heart, and bringing her here to visit their children was an attempt to help settle her emotions.

But after seeing the children and bringing Lu Qingzhu home, Lu Miaoge’s mood had indeed iiproved significantly.

“Thank you, Changsheng~”

Lu Miaoge’s beautiful eyes spprkled as she gazed at him. She knew her over-attachment to certain things might be affecting her core-formation.

But after seeing that Qingshan was growing, and that their daughter was safe, she found some peace of mind.

Still, she couldn’t help but feel a little guilty toward her daughter.

“Sister, once Qingshan breaks through to the Golden Core, he’ll be able to take good care of Xiaozhu and bring her home often.”

Lu Miaohuan chimed in to console her.

These days, she had gained some understanding of the prevailing situation in various countries.

She knew how cruel cultivation could be. Forming a Golden Core or reaching a Nascent Soul was fraught with danger, no matter where one was.

Even so, she couldn’t help but feel anxious over what had happened with Tu Yuan.

After chatting with his wives for a while, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered he had a high-tier lottery draw reward.

Once his wives had fallen asleep, he silently called out, “System, draw!”

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the technique ‘Wan-E Poison Spirit Secret Manual’!]

[The reward has been stored in the system space. The host may access it at any time.]