Chapter 578: If you want to be rich, receive more gifts, Five Elements Mirror!

This day, Qingyun Sect was splendid and lively.

The vast plaza, built with white jade, resembled a celestial pond or platform, adorned with lanterns and streamers, a riot of flowers, and suffused with radiant light.

On the crystal-clear jade tables, various delicacies were artfully arranged, their fragrance wafting, accompanied by fine wine, spirit fruits, and pastries, showcasing luxury and refinement.

Those privileged enough to be seated possessed at least Foundation Establishment cultivation, dressed in splendid robes, making for an extraordinarily magnificent scene.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

Just then, a chime of bells rang out.

The various Peak Masters, Elders, high-ranking officials of Qingyun Sect, and Core Formation Immortal Masters from other forces took their seats.

“The Dao Companion Grand Ceremony officially begins!”

Above the Dao platform, the Qingyun Sect Master, dressed in a Qingyun Sect robe and with a dignified countenance, spoke, his voice resounding.

As his words fell, spiritual light surged through the heavens and earth, clouds steamed and mists glowed, immortal cranes and Auspicious Beasts circled, and ethereal immortal music drifted in.

Immediately following, colorful rainbow lights intertwined, forming two rainbow bridges that stretched to Caiyun Peak and Lu Changsheng’s Immortal Cave, appearing sacred and dazzling.

Lu Changsheng, in a Qingyun Qilin brocade robe, with a handsome appearance like a banished immortal, and Xiao Xiyue, in a Qingyun Phoenix robe, like a Fairy under the moon, stepped onto the rainbow bridges and approached.

However, beside Xiao Xiyue, there was also a young girl whose appearance was seven-tenths similar to hers, with picturesque features, bright and captivating, dressed in a shimmering rainbow feather garment.

“This Dao Companion Grand Ceremony is truly grand and magnificent!”

“Both of them achieved Core Formation at a hundred years old, with boundless futures. Now, becoming Dao Companions is a rare and grand occasion, so it’s naturally more elaborate.”

“Oh, who is the woman next to Xiyue Shishu? Their appearances are quite similar.”

“Could it be Fairy Xiyue’s younger sister? But I’ve never heard that she had any siblings?”

“This girl seems to be Lu Wangshu, the daughter of Immortal Master Changsheng and his wife Lu Miaoge, and also Immortal Master Changsheng’s talisman Dao inheritor.”

“Someone previously rumored that this Lu Wangshu was actually Fairy Xiyue’s daughter. Now it seems it’s almost certainly true.”

“What? Fairy Xiyue’s daughter is already this grown!”

“This Immortal Master Lu truly hides things deeply; he even has a daughter this grown with Fairy Xiyue.”

“With both parents being Core Formation Immortal Masters, if I could marry this Wangshu Immortal, wouldn’t I be able to save thirty years of struggle!?”

The guests present, or Qingyun Sect Disciples, were greatly surprised to see Lu Wangshu next to Xiao Xiyue.

Not to mention them, when the ceremony was finalized the day before yesterday, Chu Qingyi and the Qingyun Sect Master were both dumbfounded when they saw Lu Wangshu.

They hadn’t expected that the two not only had fallen in love for life, but also had a daughter already grown.

At that moment, the Qingyun Sect Master understood why Immortal Master Caiyun would agree to their marriage.

After all, with a daughter already, could they still break up a pair of lovers?

Under the gaze of all, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue met on the rainbow bridge.

Then, with countless people showing respectful, envious, and admiring gazes, they clasped hands and walked towards the main hall at the end of the plaza.

The process of this Dao Companion Grand Ceremony was not complicated, very similar to a secular wedding ceremony.

The first bow was to thank the Great Dao for its favor, granting them Spiritual Roots and immortal fate.

The second bow was to thank the Sect for the grace of entering the Dao!

Although Lu Changsheng was not a Qingyun Sect Disciple.

But as a Guest Elder of Qingyun Sect, holding the ceremony in Qingyun Sect, it was natural for him to worship the ancestral portraits of Qingyun Sect together with Xiao Xiyue.

The third bow was the mutual bow between Dao Companions.

Symbolizing that from now on, they would walk the Dao together, support each other, and share hardships!

“First bow to the Great Dao, thanking the Great Dao for its favor, allowing us to escape the masses and enter the immortal path!”

As the ceremonial Elder chanted loudly, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, with solemn expressions, bowed towards the heavens.

“Great Dao above, today I, Lu Changsheng, and Xiao Xiyue become Dao Companions. From this moment, we shall share the immortal path, advance hand in hand, and never be separated for all eternity.”

“Great Dao above, I, Xiao Xiyue, and Lu Changsheng become Dao Companions. Hereafter, we shall share the immortal path, advance hand in hand, and never be separated for all eternity.”

At this moment, their eyes met.

Xiao Xiyue, who was normally cool and peerless, like a solitary moon in the Nine Heavens, seemed to melt like ice and snow, her eyes curving, full of tenderness and joy, a gaze that spanned ten thousand years.

Seventy-nine years ago, they came to Qingyun Sect together to participate in the assessment.

At that time, Lu Changsheng was a farmer’s son, and she was a Young Miss from a scholarly Family.

No one had expected that seventy-nine years later, they would hold a Dao Companion Grand Ceremony in Qingyun Sect as Core Formation Immortal Masters!

The Qingyun Sect Master, Chu Qingyi, and others on the Dao platform, seeing Xiao Xiyue’s expression, which was usually cool and unapproachable, sighed with emotion.

They realized that the feelings between Xiao Xiyue and Lu Changsheng were much deeper than they had imagined.

Especially Chu Qingyi, seeing the two who looked like a divine couple, felt an inexplicable stirring and bitterness in her heart.

As the ceremonial Elder chanted loudly, the two again solemnly bowed towards the ancestral portraits in the main hall, and finally, the husband and wife bowed to each other.

“A propitious day and auspicious time, the heavens and earth rejoice! Today, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue’s Dao Hearts are united, witnessed by the Great Dao, becoming Dao Companions in Qingyun Sect. May your immortal path be vast, your love eternal, may you Cultivate through immeasurable tribulations, attain the Dao of Longevity, bring glory to the Immortal Sect, and bestow blessings for ten thousand generations!”

At this moment, the Qingyun Sect Master also stepped forward, shouting loudly, his magic power surging, spreading throughout the entire Qingyun Sect, announcing the completion of their wedding ceremony.

“Congratulations to Immortal Master Changsheng and Immortal Master Xiyue on becoming Dao Companions, may your hearts be forever united, and your immortal path flourish!”

“Congratulations to Immortal Master Changsheng and Immortal Master Xiyue on becoming Dao Companions, may your hearts be forever united, and your immortal path flourish!”

All guests and Qingyun Sect Disciples raised their cups towards the main hall, chanting in unison, or bowing in salute, their voices soaring to the clouds.

At the same time, above the entire plaza, brilliant rays of light shone, auspicious colorful clouds stretched for a thousand li, clouds wove into brocade, and flower petals rained down, celebrating the couple.

“Thank you, Sect Master! Thank you, Fellow Daoists!”

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue respectfully returned the salute to the Qingyun Sect Master, Qingyun Sect Elders, and other guests and Core Formation Immortal Masters above.

“Since you are Dao Companions, from now on you must be as one, share hardships, support each other, and seek the Dao of Longevity.”

At this moment, Qingyun Sect’s Grand Elder stepped forward, smiling, and spoke words of encouragement, then presented a personal gift.

Although Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue becoming Dao Companions meant that Xiao Xiyue was sheltering the Lu Family.

Similarly, it also bound Lu Changsheng, a Core Formation Immortal Master full of potential, to their Qingyun Sect.

“Thank you, Grand Elder!”

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue bowed respectfully, then accepted the Storage Pouch.

This Dao Companion Grand Ceremony was hosted by Qingyun Sect, and all the social courtesies and banquet preparations were undertaken by Qingyun Sect, so they could only receive fifty percent of the congratulatory gifts.

However, personal gifts like this went directly into their pockets.

But only this Grand Elder was quite generous.

Other Core Formation cultivators had already given congratulatory gifts and did not prepare another private one.

After the ceremony, it was not the bridal chamber, but the start of the celebratory banquet.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, the newlyweds, began to toast.

“Wangshu, you also toast a cup to Grandmaster.”

“Wangshu, this is Immortal Master Baiyun, he is also your Grandmaster.”

During the toasting process, Xiao Xiyue introduced the Sect’s Elders and Core Formation Immortal Masters to her daughter one by one.

Originally, Xiao Xiyue’s Breakthrough to Core Formation should have put her on the same generation as them.

But many were of the same generation as her Master, Immortal Master Caiyun, so her seniority was a step lower.

“Wangshu greets Grandmaster.”

Lu Wangshu followed her parents, smiling sweetly, and bowed obediently.

“As expected of the daughter of Immortal Master Changsheng and Junior Martial Uncle Xiyue, she truly embodies the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. This is a meeting gift from Grandmaster.”

Although these people would not give Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue another private gift.

But upon seeing a Junior like Lu Wangshu, they would still give a small gift, a meeting gift.

“Your esteemed daughter has immortal bones and jade skin, she is intelligent and agile, and will surely achieve great things in the future!”

“Wangshu can come to Qingyun Sect often in the future. If you need any Medicinal Pills, you can directly come to Senior Martial Uncle.”

Whether it was the Core Formation Immortal Masters of Qingyun Sect, the False Core Immortal Masters, or guests from various forces, all were very friendly to Lu Wangshu, praising her and giving her gifts.

After all, bringing this daughter to such a grand occasion showed how favored she was.

Some even secretly sent messages to their own Juniors, indicating that they should interact more with Lu Wangshu.

If one could form a connection with Lu Wangshu, it would increase their chances of Core Formation by at least thirty percent in the future!

“Immortal Master Changsheng, Immortal Master Xiyue, this is a small token of my regard.”

The Wang Family Old Ancestor personally came to offer congratulations.

His physical condition seemed much better than before, and he spoke with ample vigor, handing a Storage Pouch to Lu Changsheng.

But Lu Changsheng knew that this Old Ancestor Wang must have used some secret technique to intentionally display his good condition; after returning, he would most likely pass away.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Wang.”

Lu Changsheng drank a cup with him, indicating that their two families could interact more in the future.

After the important guests had been toasted, the high-level Cultivators above False Core gradually dispersed.

Only the Disciples, deacons, and Elders of Qingyun Sect, or representatives of Family forces under Qingyun’s governance, remained, clinking glasses, discussing the Dao, savoring delicacies, and conversing cheerfully.

Lu Changsheng watched Chu Qingyi depart and sighed inwardly.

Then, together with Xiao Xiyue, he toasted the guests familiar with Bihu Mountain, exchanged a few polite words, and then excused themselves.

As for their daughter, Lu Wangshu, she stayed behind to entertain the guests on their behalf and get to know more people.

After all, those who could sit here were either core or True Disciples of Qingyun Sect, or representatives of major forces under Qingyun Sect’s jurisdiction.

There was no harm in their daughter getting to know these people; it would provide an extra layer of security when she traveled outside in the future.

However, seeing Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue leave, many Qingyun Sect Disciples immediately stepped forward to curry favor.

“Junior Sister Lu has just arrived at Qingyun Sect. If you’re not familiar with it, Senior Brother can show you around.”

“I heard Junior Sister Lu is proficient in the talisman Dao and is a talisman Master. I also know a little about the talisman Dao.”

“I had heard of Young Miss Wangshu’s great name long ago, and indeed, seeing is believing.”

The intentions of these Disciples, both male and female, were self-evident.

After all, someone like Lu Wangshu, whose parents were both Core Formation Immortal Masters, was a true immortal second-generation!

And besides her parents’ connections, she herself was exceptionally talented, a top-tier second-rank talisman Master.

Compared to female Cultivators, most male Cultivators’ intentions were quite direct.

Some people who had harbored a secret crush on Xiao Xiyue for many years in the past now transferred their affections, projecting their admiration onto Lu Wangshu.

However, as Lu Changsheng’s beloved daughter, Lu Wangshu’s vision has been extraordinary for so many years, and she completely looks down on these people.

If she were to find a suitable Lang Jun, he wouldn’t need to be as outstanding as her father, but at least he should be more formidable than her younger brother, the number one enforcer Lu Lingxiao, right?

If someone appeared who could challenge Bihu Mountain, overpower Lu Lingxiao and Lu Qingshan, and even her Senior Brother Lu Ping’an, she felt it wouldn’t be out of the question to consider him.

After Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue returned to Caiyun Peak and Mingyue Residence, they opened the private gift given by the Grand Elder.

Inside were a Dual Cultivation secret technique and two Low Grade Magic Treasures.

Although they were only Low Grade Magic Treasures,

it was evident that they were not ordinary good quality items, but rather exquisite Magic Treasures.

“The Eight Directions Profound Spirit Umbrella, once refined, can form eight Profound Spirit Treasures of different attributes, making it difficult to be countered by Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures.”

“The Hundred Refinements Fiery Cloud Shuttle, made from Earth Fire Essence Crystals, Wind Spirit Silk, and Blazing Fire, can use wind and fire for evasion and can also unleash scorching fiery clouds for attack.”

These two Magic Treasures also came with descriptions, and for Cultivators who had just broken through to Core Formation, they were already considered precious gifts.

“Xiao Xiyue, you should keep these two Magic Treasures.”

Lu Changsheng currently had no shortage of Magic Treasures, or rather, no shortage of Low Grade Magic Treasures.

“When I broke through to Core Formation earlier, I entered the Sect’s treasure vault and already chose a Magic Treasure, so I won’t be needing this Eight Directions Profound Spirit Umbrella.”

Xiao Xiyue gently raised her fair hand, and a hazy silk scarf appeared in her palm, indicating that she possessed a defensive Magic Treasure.

“It’s fine, just keep them. I don’t need them either.”

One could never have too many Magic Treasures.

However, this clearly showed the advantage of having a Sect force.

For ordinary Loose Cultivators, where would they find the money to acquire a second Magic Treasure in the early stages?

Most of their resources would still be used to upgrade their Lifebound Treasure.

Subsequently, Lu Changsheng opened the Storage Pouch given to him by the Wang Family Old Ancestor.

Inside were a Jade Slip, numerous Medicinal Pills and Spirit Stones, and two Magic Treasures.

Lu Changsheng examined the two Magic Treasures.

They were a five-colored Jade Pendant and a five-colored Treasure Mirror.

“Tsk tsk tsk, a declining Family actually still possesses a Medium Grade Magic Treasure and a High Grade Magic Treasure.”

“Moreover, these two Magic Treasures are clearly a set, but who refines Magic Treasures by prioritizing a Jade Pendant and a mirror?”

Lu Changsheng recognized these as the Wang Family’s Legacy Magic Treasures.

Besides these two, the Wang Family should have other Magic Treasures, but they were unwilling to part with them.

However, this was normal.

Although the Wang Family was in decline, they still hoped to make a last-ditch effort to produce a Core Formation Immortal Master.

If they gave away all of their Family’s heritage, and then a Core Formation cultivator emerged, wouldn’t they regret it to death?

“It seems that these Families that can be passed down for thousands of years should not be underestimated.”

“The resources and heritage they have accumulated over generations are far beyond anyone’s imagination.”

“As long as a Core Formation Immortal Master emerges and wields these Magic Treasures, they will be an invincible existence among those of the same Realm!”

Lu Changsheng mused inwardly.

The two Magic Treasures had likely not been used for a long time, lacking the nourishment of Magic Power, which caused their spirituality and power to slightly decrease.

“Changsheng, this is!?”

Xiao Xiyue recognized that this was the Storage Pouch given to Lu Changsheng by the Wang Family Old Ancestor and was quite surprised.

How could the other party give such a generous gift?

“I made a deal with the Wang Family Old Ancestor earlier.”

Lu Changsheng briefly explained his dealings with the Wang Family Old Ancestor.

“Five Elements Body!?”

Xiao Xiyue’s red lips slightly parted, a hint of surprise in her expression.

It was known that the Five Elements Body was a top-tier Spiritual Body, and its benefits in Cultivation could even assist in breaking through to Nascent Soul.

Lu Xuangan, as a Five Elements Body, might not break through to Nascent Soul.

But as long as no accidents occurred and he didn’t die prematurely, Core Formation was almost a certainty, and there was a high probability of forming a Supreme Golden Core!

“Yes, only you and I know about this matter.”

Lu Changsheng toyed with the Magic Treasure in his hand, speaking in a low voice.

He possessed the Five Elements Yuanhe Sutra, and if he refined these two Magic Treasures, he could directly use them and unleash most of their power.

However, the Wang Family Old Ancestor clearly prepared these two Magic Treasures for Lu Xuangan.

For instance, this Five Elements Jade Pendant not only passively protected its owner but also had the effect of calming the mind and enhancing Five Elements Magic Power.

He then looked at the Jade Slip in the Storage Pouch.

It recorded some key points of the Five Elements Body, as well as some cultivation insights and understandings from the Wang Family’s founding Ancestral Master.

This information was extremely valuable.

Everyone had heard a little about the effects of the Five Elements Body.

But few people knew the specific details.

Especially the cultivation insights of a Five Elements Body, which could greatly help future generations and save them many detours.

Besides these, the Wang Family Old Ancestor stated that their Family still had some cultivation insights regarding the Five Elements Body and the Mix Yuan Five Elements Art, and that Lu Xuangan could be invited to visit the Wang Family in the future.

As for the Medicinal Pills and Spirit Stones, their combined value was only about two to three hundred thousand Spirit Stones, which Lu Changsheng didn’t pay much attention to.

But it was likely that the Wang Family Old Ancestor prepared them for Lu Xuangan, hoping the latter would remember this kindness.

“Compared to these, sheltering the Wang Family one or two times in the future is not a loss.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, putting the items back into the Storage Pouch, realizing that the Wang Family Old Ancestor had gone all out.

If he wasn’t about to die, and the Wang Family had no other way out, and a Five Elements Body had appeared, with the other party’s character, it would be absolutely impossible for them to go to such lengths.

“Xiao Xiyue, this secret technique given by the Grand Elder seems quite profound.”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the Dual Cultivation secret technique given by the Grand Elder again, smiling at Xiao Xiyue.

A moment later, within the Immortal Cave, spring was in full bloom.

Several days later, the Dao Companion Ceremony concluded.

Lu Changsheng prepared to return and settled the congratulatory gifts with Xiao Xiyue and the Sect Leader.

The other party did not haggle with him, directly handing them the ledger recording the congratulatory gifts for them to view.

It had to be said, Qingyun Sect’s Face was truly great!

The congratulatory gifts received for this Dao Companion Ceremony, converted into Spirit Stones, were estimated to be six to seven million, directly dwarfing his previous Core Formation Ceremony.

Moreover, the congratulatory gifts from forces like Luoxia Sect, Yu Ling Sect, Heaven Sword Sect, and Danxia Mountain were all Heaven And Earth Treasures that were priceless on the market.

Although Qingyun Sect had to take five tenths, considering the social interactions, busy preparations, return gifts, etc., they actually didn’t earn much.

Of course, if one considered the reputation, influence, and goodwill brought by this Dao Companion Ceremony, Qingyun Sect certainly didn’t lose out.

“Tsk tsk tsk, indeed, true wealth still comes from receiving gifts, earning the big bucks.”

“If I were to marry and take concubines every now and then, wouldn’t I be receiving gifts until my hands were sore?”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

However, such behavior would be equivalent to ruining and overdrawing his own reputation and goodwill.

If it happened occasionally, everyone would be willing to give Face and prepare a generous congratulatory gift.

If it happened too often, other forces wouldn’t just treat him as a money tree.

Lu Changsheng selected a few items he needed from the gift ledger, and for the rest, he indicated that after the Sect settled them, they could be given directly to Xiao Xiyue.

This attitude also made the Qingyun Sect Leader secretly nod, seeing that Lu Changsheng was not someone who liked to take small advantages.

Lu Changsheng named his third-tier Immortal Cave in Qingyun Sect “Changsheng Pavilion.”

He came to Changsheng Pavilion and found his daughter, Lu Wangshu, asking her if she wanted to go home or stay at Qingyun Sect.

“Go back!”

Lu Wangshu immediately said.

These past few days, she felt like she was being annoyed to death by people.

“How was your play these past few days?”

Lu Changsheng saw his daughter’s expression and ruffled her black hair.

“Very boring.”

Lu Wangshu pouted.

Before this, she thought the Disciples of Qingyun Sect were so formidable.

But after these days of contact and understanding, she felt they were just mediocre.

Ordinary Outer Sect Disciples were not much stronger than her own Family’s younger generation.

As for the core True Disciples, in her opinion, they were just so-so.

Few in the same Realm could surpass her and Lu Lingxiao.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, roughly guessing what his daughter had experienced these past few days.

After the father and daughter returned to Bihu Mountain, he called over his son Lu Xingchen and daughter-in-law Wang Yanjing.

Then he gave them the Jade Slip, Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and the Five Elements Jade Pendant sent by the Wang Family Old Ancestor.

As for the Five Elements Mirror,

this High Grade Magic Treasure was quite good, and he could also use it, so he planned to use it himself first.

“This…”

Lu Xingchen and Wang Yanjing were surprised to see the Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and Magic Treasures in the Storage Pouch.

As Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they had never seen such a huge sum of money.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng also told them that this Jade Pendant was a Magic Treasure that had the effect of enhancing Five Elements Magic Power.

Wang Yanjing was overjoyed and excited to see such Spirit Stones and Magic Treasures.

She knew that her choice was not wrong, and the Old Ancestor had indeed provided resources and support to her son, Lu Xuangan!

However, Lu Changsheng giving them the Magic Treasure so early also surprised her greatly.

After all, as a Core Formation Immortal Master, the other party could also use such a Magic Treasure.

“Jing’er, you can study this secret technique when you have time and see if you can comprehend it.”

At this moment, a crystal-clear Jade Slip appeared in Lu Changsheng’s hand and landed in front of Wang Yanjing.

Although his son Lu Xingchen possessed a third-grade Spiritual Root, his Heart-Nature was average, and he only had a chance to reach Core Formation.

His probability of Core Formation was not as high as his daughter-in-law Wang Yanjing’s.

Now the Wang Family Old Ancestor had sent two Five Elements Magic Treasures.

If the other party could comprehend ‘Samatha-gupta’, and then refine the Five Elements Mirror, a Magic Treasure that was compatible with her Cultivation Technique and Bloodline, into a companion treasure, she would have a significant chance of breaking through to Core Formation.

If she could break through to Core Formation, she could also assist her son and guard the Dao for her grandson, Lu Xuangan.

“Yes, Father.”

Wang Yanjing was now extremely respectful to her mysterious father-in-law, taking the Jade Slip with both hands and speaking respectfully.