Chapter 161: Changsheng, are you willing to join Qingyun Sect?

Three days later, a Spiritual Boat landed outside Qingzhu Mountain.

Lu Changsheng brought Bai Ling and Zhao Popo into Qingzhu Mountain.

As a Lu Family Elder, Lu Changsheng could easily bring two people into Qingzhu Valley now.

He only needed to briefly explain the situation, no longer requiring registration or reporting.

“Husband, who are these two?” Lu Miaoyun asked, looking at Bai Ling, who was holding Lu Changsheng’s hand and seemed timid.

In the past, Lu Changsheng often brought women home.

But in recent years, he had almost never brought anyone back from outside.

Seeing Bai Ling’s demeanor now, she even thought she might be Lu Changsheng’s daughter from outside.

After all, with so many maids, it was plausible that he had a few children living elsewhere whom she had not met.

“Yun’er, this is Bai Ling.” Lu Changsheng explained Bai Ling’s situation to Lu Miaoyun.

But he didn’t go into detail.

He only said that he had passed by a village and rescued Bai Ling.

However, he discovered that Bai Ling had a Spiritual Root and good talent, so he brought her back to Qingzhu Mountain.

Lu Miaoyun was already very intelligent, and having been married to Lu Changsheng for so many years, she immediately understood the implications of his words.

She knew that for Bai Ling to be so valued by her husband, she must be extraordinary.

Perhaps when she grew up, she would even become her own sister.

She then arranged for Bai Ling and Zhao Popo to be settled and cared for in the manor.

Three days later, Lu Yuanding came to find Lu Changsheng.

He informed him that the auction held by the Four Great Families in Hongye Valley Market would begin in three months.

The Lu Family would provide a batch of High Grade Talismans Materials.

The Bai Family would offer a batch of high-quality spiritual birds.

The Yu Family and Zheng Family would also provide a batch of high-quality resources.

Furthermore, the Four Great Families had also invited other families, forces, and Loose Cultivators to participate in the auction.

“Father-in-law, these are the top-grade Talismans I’ve prepared.”

“They are all精品 Talismans.”

Lu Yuanding had discussed this with him previously, so Lu Changsheng immediately understood his intention and produced a stack of top-grade Talismans.

These Talismans were all rare and exquisite among top-grade Talismans.

“Good, good, good, Changsheng, you’ve worked hard.” Lu Yuanding looked at the Talismans with a relieved smile.

He patted Lu Changsheng’s shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, the Family will compensate you for these Talismans based on your contributions.”

“I am now also a Family Elder, so it is only right for me to contribute to the Family.” Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

First-Order High Grade Talismans and Second-Order Talismans were extremely rare for ordinary Cultivators.

Normally, one would need to make an appointment or rush to purchase them.

But for him, the cost was only a few Spirit Stones.

Lu Yuanding was greatly moved by these words.

After all,

In his eyes, although Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Dao was good, he was still a First-Order Talisman Master.

He had not yet advanced to a Second-Order Talisman Master.

It would not be easy to draw so many exquisite High Grade Talismans.

It must have taken a lot of time and effort.

Perhaps he even incurred losses to draw these Talismans.

He looked at Lu Changsheng with deep emotion and said, “Changsheng, I heard Miaoge say before that she was able to Breakthrough to Qi Refining Ninth Layer because you gave her a Medicinal Pill.”

“It’s good that you have this kind of intention, and I, as her father, am happy, but you also need to think more about yourself.”

“Now, with so many wives and children relying on you alone, your expenses are already high, so don’t be so extravagant in the future.”

Lu Yuanding spoke earnestly to Lu Changsheng.

Initially, he was quite displeased that Lu Changsheng had married two of his daughters at once.

But as time passed, seeing how well Lu Changsheng treated both of his daughters,

And that he didn’t treat his daughters as mere tools for procreation, his displeasure gradually faded.

He treated Lu Changsheng as half a son.

Therefore, he also hoped that Lu Changsheng himself could Cultivate well.

He didn’t want him to waste resources and hinder his own progress.

He had also heard about Lu Changsheng’s child-rearing practices.

As long as a child was tested to have a Spiritual Root, he would purchase Medicinal Pills to strengthen their Foundation.

All wives, concubines, and children ate spiritual rice and spiritual food on a daily basis.

This made him shake his head.

Even if Lu Changsheng was a Talisman Master, had a hundred acres of Spiritual Field rewarded by the Lu Family, and owned a Lingfu Shop and an Immortal Cave in Hongye Valley Market, he couldn’t sustain such expenses.

“Changsheng understands. That Medicinal Pill was also obtained by chance. I don’t need it myself right now, so I gave it to Miaoge.” Lu Changsheng said with a smile upon hearing this.

“Hmm, it’s good that you have this intention, but you still need to prioritize your own Cultivation.”

“Once you advance to a Second-Order Talisman Master, save up more Spirit Stones. Perhaps you can go to an Immortal City and purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill to try and Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Yuanding said so.

He naturally knew about Lu Changsheng’s Breakthrough to Qi Refining Stage - Seventh Level.

Breaking through to the Late Stage of Qi Refining in his thirties, even with a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, there was still hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.

Although this hope was very slim.

But at least there was a glimmer of hope.

“Father-in-law, you also know that I don’t have much ambition, so I don’t think about the elusive Foundation Establishment.”

“Instead of spending so many Spirit Stones and resources to gamble on that slim chance of Foundation Establishment, it’s better to spend these Spirit Stones on the children.”

“Maybe one of these children will be able to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future.”

Lu Changsheng grinned.

He naturally knew that Lu Yuanding meant well and was trying to persuade him.

Spending all his Spirit Stones on his wives and children would hinder his own progress.

But he couldn’t explain the full situation, so he could only continue with this excuse.

“Alas, as long as you know what you’re doing.” Lu Yuanding stopped trying to persuade him upon hearing this.

He chatted idly, “Time flies so fast. In another two years, Qingshan and Qingzhu will be old enough to have their Spiritual Root tested.”

“I think Qingshan is quite spiritual, he should have a Spiritual Root, and a good one at that.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and agreed.

Among his many children, only Lu Qingshan had his high hopes.

He not only possessed a Medium Grade Spiritual Root but also a Geng Metal Body.

He was truly a promising talent for the future!

“Miaoge has a Fifth-Rank Spiritual Root, so Qingzhu’s Spiritual Root should also be good.” Lu Changsheng added.

Although his son was indeed impressive, he couldn’t forget his little cotton jacket.

Especially in front of his father-in-law.

“Haha.” Lu Yuanding also smiled upon hearing this.

But there was still some worry in his eyes.

After all, it was quite common for children of parents who both had Spiritual Roots to not have one themselves.

In a blink of an eye, over a month had passed.

In this past month, Lu Changsheng had three more children.

It is worth mentioning that Bai Ling had completed her Qi introduction and Breakthrough to Refining Qi Stage - First Level five days ago.

Breaking through to Refining Qi Stage - First Level in just over a month, without relying on any Medicinal Pills, surprised Lu Changsheng.

He couldn’t help but sigh, sometimes the difference in talent between people was even greater than the difference between humans and apes.

At the same time, it also made him look forward to Bai Ling’s future even more.

Inside the cultivation room.

“Another drop of liquid magic power has condensed.”

Lu Changsheng, who was sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes and exhaled lightly.

“My cultivation is either Dual Cultivation or taking Medicinal Pills, I feel like I’m completely walking on a crooked path.”

“However, with the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp burning magic power, removing Medicinal Pill toxins, and solidifying the Foundation, my magic power is grand and righteous, so it shouldn’t be considered a crooked path.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the liquid magic power in his Dantian Lake and shook his head with emotion.

He walked out of the cultivation room, said goodbye to his wives and concubines, and prepared to go to Hongye Valley Market.

He had been home for so long, it was time to go and provide Xiao Xiyue with Yin-Yang Two Qi.

As the auction at Hongye Valley Market was still over a month away, Lu Miaohuan, Lu Miaoyun, and others also expressed their desire to go and see.

“I’m going to handle some matters this trip, and I’ll come back to pick you all up later.” Lu Changsheng immediately said after hearing his wives’ words.

After comforting his wives and concubines, he rode his Iron Feather Eagle to Hongye Valley Market.

Walking through the market, Lu Changsheng could see that the flow of people had significantly increased.

There were also more disciples from the Four Great Families patrolling and enforcing the law on the streets.

This was clearly due to the upcoming auction.

“If some Demonic Cultivator or Evil Cultivator were to cause trouble at this time, the market might not recover for three to five years.”

“However, with the Yu Family Old Ancestor presiding, and the Old Ancestors of the Four Great Families all coming, I don’t think anyone would dare to cause trouble.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

He also knew that operating a market was not that simple.

He arrived at his ‘Peace Talisman Hall’, asked Gao He about the general situation of the shop, and looked at the account book.

Currently, excluding the High Grade Talismans he provided himself, the shop earned about two hundred Spirit Stones in profit each month from selling and acquiring low-level Talismans, Talisman paper, and spiritual ink.

This amount was not much, but it was decent.

If he included the three High Grade Talismans he provided each month, it would be eight hundred Spirit Stones.

While chatting with Gao He, Lu Changsheng learned that his High Grade Talismans were very popular and had a good reputation. He thought for a moment and increased the monthly supply of High Grade Talismans from three to five.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to earn more money.

It was that his Talismans were indeed limited.

Whenever he was in seclusion or busy with other matters, he didn’t have time to make Talismans.

He could only consume his inventory.

Moreover, he also had to provide a batch of Talismans to the Lu Family every month.

If he were to supply a large quantity to his own shop while also providing Talismans to the Lu Family, it would make his Talisman success rate seem too high.

So he could only take it slow.

He would gradually increase the number of High Grade Talismans after he publicly revealed himself as a Second-Order Talisman Master.

After reading the ledger and knowing that his shop was gradually on track and profitable, Lu Changsheng did not inquire or worry too much.

He planned to send his children there for a few years to gain some experience.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family Spirit Talisman Shop to chat and Dual Cultivate with his wife, Lu Miaoge, to deepen their relationship.

After spending time with Lu Miaoge, Lu Changsheng then went to the Immortal Cave area to accompany Xiao Xiyue.

Among his many wives and concubines, only Dual Cultivating with Xiao Xiyue was the most enjoyable and effective.

And with the help of his Yin-Yang Two Qi, Xiao Xiyue’s Dao Foundation finally showed some results.

It could be seen that the cracks and fissures on the Dao Foundation had been somewhat repaired.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue estimated that about thirty more times would be enough to completely repair this crack and fissure.

Afterward.

Afterward.

Afterward.

“Xiyue, the Hongye Valley Market is holding an auction in a while, please take these Talismans to be auctioned off for me.”

Lu Changsheng embraced Xiao Xiyue and took out a stack of Second-Order Talismans from his Storage Pouch.

He didn’t have many Spirit Stones, only over six thousand.

All of them were obtained from Meng Yibai.

But Spirit Stones were not durable.

Now that there was an auction, Lu Changsheng planned to use this Opportunity to sell a batch of Talismans.

After all, in this Hongye Valley Market, the Second-Order Talismans he had were not easy to sell at the moment.

In other large markets, they could only be sold at a 60-70% discount, which was definitely not as good as at this auction.

“Second-Order Talismans?”

Xiao Xiyue was a little surprised to see Lu Changsheng take out a stack of about twenty Talismans.

She then asked, “Changsheng, are these Talismans drawn by yourself, or…?”

She naturally knew that Lu Changsheng was a Talisman Master.

But she did not know Lu Changsheng’s Talismans skills.

Only during the ten-year agreement did she hear Hong Yi say that Lu Changsheng was a High Grade Talisman Master.

But so many Talismans at once made her feel that Lu Changsheng had drawn them himself.

“Some are drawn by myself, and some are gifted by kind people.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Xiao Xiyue knew about his Foundation Establishment breakthrough and the Yin-Yang Five Elements Dao Foundation, so he didn’t mind revealing other aspects.

After all, Lu was not truly a freeloader.

Since he wanted to bring the girl home, he naturally had to show some of his own strength and charm.

“Changsheng, your Talismans level has reached Second-Order!?”

When Xiao Xiyue heard this, her beautiful face revealed a look of surprise and astonishment.

All Outer Sect Disciples of Qingyun Sect had to learn the hundred arts of Cultivation.

Inner Sect Disciples and Core Disciples could choose electives.

Therefore, she was very clear about how difficult it was to raise a Cultivation art to Second-Order.

In Qingyun Sect, these Outer Sect Disciples generally had to spend decades to potentially advance an art to Second-Order.

And Lu Changsheng, in just over ten years, not only broke through to Foundation Establishment in Cultivation, but also became a Second-Order Talisman Master, which was simply astonishing.

One must know that every Cultivator’s energy is limited.

Distributing energy to兼修 other arts would inevitably delay Cultivation.

This is also why Qingyun Sect only required Outer Sect Disciples to learn the hundred arts of Cultivation, while Inner Sect Disciples could choose for themselves.

“It’s just a Second-Order Talisman Master, is it worth your fuss, Xiyue?”

Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue’s surprised expression, chuckled softly, and said nonchalantly.

He still felt a little smug inside.

As the saying goes, returning home without wealth is like walking in fine clothes at night.

Even after many years of Cultivation, Lu Changsheng still considered himself a common person.

Not only did he still like young and beautiful Fairies, but he also had a bit of a desire to show off in front of others.

Unfortunately, conditions did not allow it; for stability and to stay low-key, these things could only be hidden away.

Now, he could only reveal a small corner in front of Xiao Xiyue.

“Xiyue just didn’t expect, Lu Lang, that your talent in Talismans is so amazing.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled, her beautiful eyes gazing at Lu Changsheng with a hint of adoration.

In this Cultivation World where the strong prey on the weak, most people are influenced and have a certain admiration for strength.

And Lu Changsheng was already someone she adored.

Seeing the excellence of the person she loved made her feel even more special.

“I also broke through to Second-Order in Talismans after my Divine Sense greatly increased after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t get carried away, chuckling and shaking his head as he spoke.

Although this was a lie, Divine Sense indeed helped with Talismans.

Or rather, with Divine Sense, everything became much more convenient.

If a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was willing to spend time delving into the hundred arts of Cultivation, they would definitely be several, or even dozens of times better than ordinary Cultivators.

“But this also shows that Lu Changsheng, you are exceptionally gifted in this area.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes curved, like crescent moons, as she said this.

After speaking, she seemed to remember something and asked, “By the way, Changsheng, what are your plans for the future?”

“Plans?”

Lu Changsheng didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to suddenly ask him about this.

He pondered for a moment and said, “I actually don’t have grand ambitions. The reason I’ve come this far is because of some Opportunities and good luck.”

“If I have a plan, I intend to find a Spiritual Land and establish my own Cultivation Family when the children grow up.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Find a Spiritual Land and establish a Family.”

Xiao Xiyue nodded thoughtfully when she heard this.

She also knew that Lu Changsheng liked children and had many children.

It made sense that he planned to establish his own Family in the future.

“Changsheng, if you want to establish a Family, you must first have a Spiritual Land.”

“Currently, most Spiritual Lands in Jiang Country are occupied, unless you go to Great Dream Marsh, Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, or the borders of other countries, to bitter and cold places.”

“Are you considering joining Qingyun Sect?”

Xiao Xiyue asked.

She had just heard that Lu Changsheng had Second-Order Talisman Master skills, and she wanted to invite him to join Qingyun Sect.

It wasn’t just to recruit someone for Qingyun Sect.

She simply felt that since Lu Changsheng had reached Foundation Establishment, he could consider a better environment.

And in Jiang Country, Qingyun Sect, as one of the three great immortal sects under the overlord Heaven Sword Sect, was naturally a good place to go.

“Join Qingyun Sect?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he heard this.

“That’s right, Changsheng, with your Second-Order Talisman Master skills, you can enter Qingyun Sect through the Guest Elder path.”

“And Qingyun Sect has many Spiritual Veins and blessed lands under its name that are available for rent or sale.”

“As long as you enter Qingyun Sect and have a certain number of years and contributions, I can find an Opportunity to ask my Master to plan a good Spiritual Land for you.”

Xiao Xiyue spoke softly.

“To enter Qingyun Sect, is Second-Order skill enough?”

Lu Changsheng asked when he heard this.

He was not against joining Qingyun Sect.

After all, it’s good to lean on a big tree for shade.

If he joined Qingyun Sect, with Qingyun Sect as a big tree and background, his actions would be much more convenient and stable.

He had heard before, at the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce, about entering Qingyun Sect through the skill channel.

He didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to bring it up now.

Moreover, Xiao Xiyue mentioned that by joining Qingyun Sect, he could plan for a good Spiritual Land for himself, which made him even more tempted.

After all, he had paid attention to Spiritual Lands before and knew that it was difficult to acquire a good Spiritual Vein blessed land.

Renting or buying from an immortal sect was a relatively good path.

“Of course not, Second-Order skill is just the threshold.”

“Qingyun Sect holds a Hundred Arts Conference every three years.”

“This conference is to recruit Formation Masters, Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, Talisman Masters from the outside world… As long as you pass the assessment, you can enter Qingyun Sect and become a Guest Elder.”

“But I believe, as long as Lu Lang is willing, with your Talismans talent, you will definitely pass the assessment.”

Xiao Xiyue said with a smile.

“So that’s how it is.”

Lu Changsheng nodded when he heard this.

He didn’t expect Qingyun Sect to recruit talents from outside in this way.

This made him wonder if the previous recommendation by the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce was also this method.

“By the way, I heard before that Qingyun Chamber of Commerce can recommend people to enter Qingyun Sect, is it this Hundred Arts Conference?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“That’s right, although Qingyun Sect recruits talents from outside, they can’t just accept anyone.”

“They must have a clean background, so there’s this layer of screening: either become a Guest Elder of a force under Qingyun Sect and pass multiple assessments, or be recommended by an Elder of Qingyun Sect as a guarantor.”

“As long as Lu Lang is willing, I can arrange this recommendation quota.”

Xiao Xiyue said.

“This isn’t urgent for now.”

“My Talismans aspect is not suitable for exposure at the moment.”

“And my Cultivation is also inconvenient to reveal, so if I want to enter Qingyun Sect by relying on Talismans, I’ll have to wait a few years.”

Lu Changsheng said after a slight pause.

“Mhm.”

Xiao Xiyue also understood this principle and nodded with a smile.

Now that Lu Changsheng had been helping her all this time, she also wanted to be able to help him.

Thinking of her preparations before coming down the mountain this time, her cheeks flushed slightly.