Chapter 264: I have previously contracted a third-level spirit beast!

“The remnants of the Red Leaf Valley Market’s bandit cultivators?”

“Sending a bell? A blood debt for a blood debt. May you have a good journey to the Yellow Springs?”

Lu Changsheng heard Lu Miaoyun’s words and looked at the bronze bell in his hand, feeling the residual late-stage Foundation Establishment magic power on it. His brow furrowed slightly.

He wondered if bandit cultivators these days played like this.

Should he shout loudly in this situation, ‘Who dares to touch me, a member of the Four Great Families, except for a Core Formation True Person? Daring to curse me with a bell? Investigate!’

“Yun’er, did you see who sent this bell?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“When Xiaoyu was guarding the mountain gate, this bell fell directly in front of the gate, and no one was seen.”

“So, this matter was most likely done by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

Lu Miaoyun pursed her lips slightly and said so.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator came to do such a thing, and deliberately left behind the aura of late-stage Foundation Establishment magic power on the bronze bell. Clearly, it wasn’t just a prank.

Although Lu Changsheng didn’t take this kind of thing to heart and even thought the other party had a problem with their brain.

But this matter wasn’t aimed at his Bihu Mountain.

But at the Red Leaf Valley Market, the Four Great Families!

So, Lu Changsheng was still a little worried about Green Bamboo Mountain and Lu Miaoge.

After all, if the other party really had a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, Green Bamboo Mountain and Red Leaf Valley Market would be in some danger.

Especially the Red Leaf Valley Market.

The market has always been open to the public. If a Foundation Establishment bandit cultivator mixed in, it would be very troublesome.

“Yun’er, send a message to Green Bamboo Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and the Zheng family, asking them what their views are?”

Lu Changsheng said after a little thought.

Since his family received this bell, the other three families must have received it as well.

“Yes, Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun nodded upon hearing this and went to send the message talisman.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng took the bronze bell to ask Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue what their views were.

“The person who dares to do this is either putting on an act or has extraordinary strength and completely disregards our families.”

Ling Zixiao examined the bronze bell a few times and said calmly and elegantly.

She knew Lu Changsheng’s strength and wasn’t worried about this matter.

Moreover, after a few years of treatment, her physical condition had improved a lot.

Combined with the repaired family formation, unless a Core Formation True Person attacked, there was nothing to fear.

“Changsheng, if you need it, I can report this matter to the sect and ask the sect to send someone to investigate.”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

Although Qingyun Sect wouldn’t care much about this kind of thing as long as it didn’t cause a big fuss.

But as long as she went to report it, she could still ask someone to come.

“Since these people dare to do this, they are obviously not afraid of people from Qingyun Sect coming.”

“Moreover, Qingyun Sect would at most send one or two Foundation Establishment cultivators to sit and investigate, right?”

Lu Changsheng said.

After the previous incident with Xiahou the Fiend, he knew that Qingyun Sect would take care of this kind of thing.

But they usually only dealt with it after something happened.

After all, causing a big incident under their rule was equivalent to slapping Qingyun Sect in the face.

But if things hadn’t started yet, and they wanted Qingyun Sect to send someone to solve it just because of a bell threat, it would be extremely difficult.

After all, the cultivation world was so big, and the enemy hadn’t shown their face yet, so it was very difficult to investigate.

Qingyun Sect couldn’t possibly pay attention to it.

“Yes, generally when encountering this kind of thing, the sect will at most send Foundation Establishment cultivators to investigate or sit guard.”

Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips and said.

“These people who are bandit cultivators may be bold, arrogant, and flamboyant, but none of them are fools.”

“If they dare to do this, they are naturally not afraid of Qingyun Sect coming to investigate. Now that the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light, we can only wait for them to show their faces.”

Ling Zixiao said.

“I’m not worried about this matter. I’m mainly worried about the situation in Green Bamboo Mountain, Hundred Birds Lake, and my sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“That is indeed a problem.”

Ling Zixiao nodded slightly, raised her jade arm, propped up her chin, and then said thoughtfully: “Husband, in my opinion, there are three possibilities for this bandit cultivator to do this.”

“One is that they have absolute strength and completely disregard us, using this method to take revenge.”

“After all, many madmen like to use this method to show themselves when taking revenge.”

“One is to put on an act.”

“After all, this person’s identity is that of the remnants of the bandit cultivators from ten years ago. He didn’t show his face at the time, indicating that his cultivation was at most Qi Refining peak. Ten years have passed, and even if he had opportunities, he would at most be in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.”

“With this kind of strength, it would still be a bit short to take revenge, so he uses this method to intimidate and harass.”

“There is also a possibility that they are using this method to confuse us, making us feel uneasy and vigilant during this period of time, and then launch a surprise attack when we relax our vigilance, attacking Red Leaf Valley Market or one of the families.”

Ling Zixiao said slowly.

“I think there is another possibility.”

Xiao Xiyue’s face was cold and noble as she said: “Looking at the current information, this remnant of the bandit cultivators should be more than one person. He wants to take revenge on Red Leaf Valley Market and the four families behind the market.”

“But in Qingyun territory, destroying other people’s families for no reason will be regarded as demonic behavior, especially attacking the market.”

“So, it is difficult for these people to attack the market and the four families at the same time. They can only attack one of them.”

“But once they attack, the other families will be vigilant, attracting people from Qingyun Sect.”

“So, even if they have absolute strength, it will be very troublesome to continue to destroy the remaining families at that time. They can only escape and hide under the wanted notice of Qingyun Sect.”

“What they are doing may be, in addition to arrogance and putting on an act, also using this method to get the four families to discuss, or arrange more forces in Red Leaf Valley Market, and then retaliate?”

Xiao Xiyue analyzed.

“Not impossible.”

Ling Zixiao nodded slightly upon hearing Xiao Xiyue’s words.

Lu Changsheng listened to the two women’s words, pondered for a moment, and looked at Ling Zixiao: “Zixiao, how is your injury situation now?”

“Husband, rest assured, my body has improved a lot now. If I encounter a situation like Xiahou the Fiend again, I will be able to cope with it.”

“Moreover, there is also Fellow Daoist Xiao, the Golden Armor Bean Soldier, and the second-order puppet in the family. If Husband wants to go to Green Bamboo Mountain and Red Leaf Valley Market, you can go with peace of mind.”

Ling Zixiao smiled slightly upon hearing Lu Changsheng’s words.

Although her face was still a little pale, it wasn’t as bloodless as before.

Under the treatment of the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone, although the recovery of her meridians and dantian was limited, her overall situation had obviously improved.

“Changsheng, if you go to Green Bamboo Mountain and Red Leaf Valley, you still have to be careful.”

“If it really doesn’t work, I can ask someone from Qingyun Sect to sit guard in Green Bamboo Mountain.”

Xiao Xiyue said.

She knew that Lu Changsheng’s methods were very unusual.

He was able to kill Meng Yibai, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, when he had just broken through to Foundation Establishment.

But she still didn’t know Lu Changsheng’s true strength.

Now that the enemy was in the dark and they were in the light, she didn’t want Lu Changsheng to be in danger.

“Xiyue, don’t worry.”

Lu Changsheng smiled slightly, held Xiao Xiyue’s hand, and said to Ling Zixiao: “I’m not talking about this. Zixiao, do you remember what I said before, that I wanted you to set up a formation on the top of Biyun Peak?”

He had always wanted to plant the Sumeru Tree King.

He just hadn’t made this request, considering Ling Zixiao’s physical condition.

Now that he had encountered this kind of thing, he thought that if Ling Zixiao’s body had recovered almost, he would plant the Sumeru Tree King.

That way, he wouldn’t have to worry about being stolen from his home when he was out.

Although there were Xiao Xiyue, Ling Zixiao, the Golden Armor Bean Soldier, third-order talismans, and second-order puppets at home, they would basically not encounter any danger.

But Ling Zixiao’s body had only just recovered, and he didn’t want Ling Zixiao’s body to deteriorate again due to some situation.

And Xiao Xiyue would be leaving next year.

“Of course I remember. With my current situation, as long as it’s not setting up a large formation, there won’t be any major problems.”

“What formation does Husband want?”

Ling Zixiao smiled gently, feeling a warm current in her heart upon hearing this.

“This formation should mainly be able to conceal the situation on the top of the mountain and cover up the third-order demonic aura.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Third-order demonic aura! ?”

Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue were both shocked upon hearing this.

Third-order demonic aura, wouldn’t that mean the aura of a third-order demon king! ?

This level of demon beast was a clan-guarding spirit beast no matter where it was!

Lu Changsheng said this, did he have a third-order spirit beast! ?

The two women looked at Lu Changsheng with surprised and suspicious expressions.

Looking at the surprise and uncertainty in the two women’s beautiful eyes, Lu Changsheng chuckled and said: “That’s right, I accidentally contracted a third-order tree king by chance.”

“Now, this tree king is in a strange treasure. Once it is released, it will not be able to move.”

“So, I was thinking that if you, Zixiao, can set up a formation now to conceal its aura, I will place it on the top of Biyun Peak.”

“That way, I won’t have to worry about any dangerous situations at home.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

“Third-order demon king…”

Ling Zixiao and Xiao Xiyue were both incredulous upon hearing this, and didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Even if they knew that Lu Changsheng had great opportunities, great luck, many secrets, and was very unusual.

Contracting a third-order demon king as a spirit beast during the Foundation Establishment stage, this kind of behavior was simply too amazing.

You must know that this was a demon king!

To make this kind of king surrender and become a contracted spirit beast, it could be said to be as difficult as ascending to immortality.

Especially when the strength of the two was not equal, and Lu Changsheng was only in Foundation Establishment.

With this third-order spirit beast guarding the family, Lu Changsheng could completely declare himself a family of cultivators!

However, the two women also knew the problem when they heard Lu Changsheng’s words.

Tree King!

Plant demons like grass and wood spirits are different from demon beasts such as feathers, fur, scales, and insects.

If they have not transformed, they cannot move around.

Therefore, contracting such a plant-type spirit beast would weaken the external deterrence to some extent.

Maybe it would cause trouble because of it.

“Husband, what is the strength and aura of this third-order demon king?”

Ling Zixiao asked Lu Changsheng after regaining her senses.

“I’m not sure how to describe it, but it’s one of the stronger ones in the third order.”

Lu Changsheng pondered slightly.

Although he didn’t know the specific strength of the Sumeru Tree King.

But the four words ’low-level true spirit’ of the Sumeru Tree King’s grade explained everything.

Like demon beasts with heavenly bloodlines, growing to the third order is equivalent to cultivators who have condensed a top-grade golden core.

Then, as a true spirit level, Sumeru Tree King, not to mention being comparable to a Nascent Soul, but being invincible at the same level should not be a problem, right?

“If it’s just to simply conceal the true form and aura of the tree king, I can do it by modifying the ‘Inverted Five Elements Formation’.”

“But if the Tree King makes a move, this aura cannot be concealed.”

Ling Zixiao said after a moment of thought.

“That’s enough. This kind of thing is just a precaution.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and said.

Although exposing the Sumeru Tree King would likely cause trouble for him.

But if it really came to such a dangerous juncture, there would be no other way.

After all, exposing the Tree King is better than having his home stolen.

Besides, with the Sumeru Tree King, and his ability to use the Nine Treasure Jade Ruyi to unleash battle power comparable to a Core Formation cultivator, unless a Nascent Soul True Monarch or an immortal sect attacked, he shouldn’t be in great danger.

“Moreover, it seems I can also call in a Core Formation True Person.”

Lu Changsheng thought of the promise he had from a Core Formation True Person.

Although twenty years had passed, he didn’t know if this Core Formation True Person would still honor their past agreement.

Besides these, he also had the connection with Xiao Xiyue.

Her master also seemed quite good. She was even willing to help when he encountered trouble in the Qingyun Sect before.

If it really came to that point, he might be able to rely on this relationship to join the Qingyun Sect.

Lu Changsheng calculated this way and suddenly felt that if he completely unleashed his power, he would be strong enough to carve out a territory in the Qingyun area.

However, he was just thinking about this kind of thing.

Unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t expose everything.

After all, wouldn’t it be better for him to develop steadily?

“Alright, if that’s the case, I will set up a small ‘Inverted Five Elements Formation’ here.”

“Weakening the formation’s defense, restrictive spells, and enemy-trapping effects, simplifying them, and strengthening all three effects of concealment, illusion, and bewilderment, this will be able to conceal the situation of the Third-Order Tree King.”

Ling Zixiao said.

After speaking, she looked at Lu Changsheng and said, “However, Husband, you must also consider one point. If this Tree King breathes spiritual energy, I’m afraid the entire Biyun Peak’s spiritual vein will be swallowed by it.”

“I’ve already thought about this problem. Zixiao, you can rest assured.”

Lu Changsheng smiled when he heard this.

“Then I’m relieved. However, Husband, you still need to prepare some formation materials.”

Ling Zixiao smiled charmingly.

“Okay, no problem.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, then asked Ling Zixiao what materials were needed and how long it would take to set up the formation.

“There are still two formation masters in the family. As long as it covers the top of Biyun Peak, it won’t take too long, about ten days.”

Ling Zixiao said.

“Okay, no problem.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, checked what materials were missing, and then concealed his figure and went out.

He planned to go to Qingzhushan and Hongyegu Market to purchase all the materials.

At the same time.

Jiulong Market.

In a small courtyard.

“The news has been sent to the four major families. Let them be in chaos for a while. When the time is right, we will go to Hongyegu Market to plunder.”

“When the time comes, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the four families will definitely come to support them. We can kill them all in one fell swoop to avenge Brother Yu’s parents!”

Tao Xiaolan, dressed in a peach-colored dress, said.

In order to allow her Dao companion to clear his mind and escape from hatred, she wanted to replicate the actions of that year.

“It’s a pity that the Yu family has already been destroyed. I still wanted to cut that person into a thousand pieces and tear him into ten thousand pieces to comfort my parents’ spirits in heaven!”

Fang Yu said hatefully.

Among the four major families, he hated the Yu family the most.

Because it was the Yu family’s ancestor who intercepted his parents, otherwise his parents would have had a chance to escape.

As for the nameless sword cultivator who killed his parents, although he hated him, he had nowhere to vent this hatred.

He planned to investigate the other party’s information and take revenge after his strength improved further.

“I’ve inquired about the situation of these four families. Lu Changsheng of the Luhu Mountain Lu family still needs to be careful.”

“This person once used a talisman formation to kill three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Yu family in one fell swoop. Although he is only a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator, and the other two were Foundation Establishment early-stage, he should not be underestimated.”

A middle-aged man with a fair face and feminine eyebrows said.

Although they didn’t take Hongyegu Market and the four major families seriously.

But as rogue cultivators who had traveled north and south, they still had the necessary caution.

After arriving at Hongyegu Market, they had also inquired and learned about the situation of the four major families.

“Talisman formation? This thing is indeed extraordinary.”

“Back then, I met a kid from the Beast Talisman Sect in Yue State. He offered a pile of talismans, forming a Beast Talisman Formation, which almost made Buddha me capsize in the gutter and fall into his hands.”

A bald man with a rough face and scars on his head said.

“Oh, Second Brother actually encountered such a thing? What was that kid’s cultivation level? He almost made you stumble?”

Fang Yu asked when he heard this.

He knew how powerful his Second Brother was, although he had only broken through to the Foundation Establishment late-stage.

But he already had the physical body of a Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator.

“That kid was only in the Foundation Establishment early-stage, but he offered a hundred talismans, turning them into a strange beast. If Buddha me didn’t have a Vajra Overlord Body and a talisman treasure for protection, I really wouldn’t have been able to break his talisman formation.”

The bald man touched the scars on his head and said with lingering fear.

“The art of talisman formation is indeed powerful, but this method has a fatal flaw!”

At this time, the red-robed man sitting upright in the main seat said.

He put his thick and strong legs on the table and continued, “All the power of this talisman formation lies in the talismans. Ordinary cultivators don’t go to rob them. Talismans all rely on spending money to buy them, or drawing them themselves. How many talismans can they have?”

“So, this method can only be used as a trump card, a life-saving method. That kid used the talisman formation to kill three Foundation Establishment cultivators back then, which shows that this is his trump card.”

“Only a few years have passed. How many talismans can he still have on him? So, just pay more attention to this kid when the time comes.”

“However, it is a good thing for us that this kid can have such a heritage. This kind of talisman formation heritage is worth a lot of money!”

The red-robed man was as burly as a mountain. He took out a wine jar, took a sip, and said loudly.

“Hehe, talisman formation heritage, Buddha me will have to study it carefully when the time comes.”

The bald man said upon hearing this.

“Not only that, but I’ve inquired a little, and this person’s opportunities are not ordinary.”

The middle-aged man with a fair face showed a sinister smile and continued.

“Hehehehe, it seems that thanks to Fifth Brother’s luck, we have also encountered a fat sheep.”

“Putting aside everything else, just this kid’s opportunities are worth the trip for our brothers.”

A thin, black-robed old man with a gloomy face laughed strangely.

As the few people talked and chatted, the entire hall suddenly burst into cheerful laughter.

Qingzhushan, Qingzhu Hall.

“Changsheng, how about I go to Hongyegu Market to sit in town and let Miaoge sit in town at home.”

Lu Yuanzhong said to Lu Changsheng.

“Uncle, there is no need to do so. This Second-Order Transmission Talisman and these three are for you. If you encounter any situation, send me a message as soon as possible, and I will rush over quickly.”

Although Lu Changsheng thought this suggestion was good, he still refused after thinking about it.

After all, he roughly knew Lu Yuanzhong’s combat power.

Not to mention that his combat power was affected by his injuries, even in his prime, he was still relatively ordinary.

Although Lu Miaoge was only at the Foundation Establishment First Layer.

But cultivating the Supreme Goodness Like Water Sutra, condensing a perfect Dao foundation, her mana was abundant.

And with the Second-Order Talismans and Third-Order Talismans he gave her, and a talisman treasure to protect her, her strength was enough to deal with Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivators without any problems.

She could even kill those trashy Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivators.

Moreover, even if she couldn’t beat them, she could escape with the talismans.

“Okay, Changsheng, you must also be careful.”

Lu Yuanzhong nodded when he heard this and didn’t say much.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had treated him before, and he also knew that their mana was much more abundant than his.

If he wasn’t afraid of losing face, he even had the idea of finding Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge to spar with to see the gap between him and the two of them.

“Uncle, rest assured.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Then he went to pay his respects to his father-in-law Lu Yuanding and the Fourth Elder.

So many years had passed, and Lu Yuanding had also aged a lot, with many more white hairs on his head.

Looking at this father-in-law, Lu Changsheng was also quite emotional.

He still remembered the other party bringing him back to the Lu family at the foot of Qingyun Sect Mountain.

After paying his respects to the two, Lu Changsheng prepared to leave.

At this time, not far away, a woman was supporting a frail and hunched old man, and the two were talking about something.

The old man looked at Lu Changsheng and immediately shouted, “Greetings, Mountain Lord Lu.”

“Uncle Gui.”

Lu Changsheng stopped and nodded with a smile when he saw the old man.

This old man was the treasurer of Hundred Treasure Pavilion in Qingzhu Mountain Village back then and had taken care of him a lot.

“Greetings, Mountain Lord Lu.”

The woman next to him looked at Lu Changsheng with a somewhat complicated expression and respectfully saluted.

“Miss Xiaoyue, long time no see.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that the other party was Uncle Gui’s granddaughter.

He chatted with the two briefly and took out a bottle of pills to nourish the flesh from his storage bag and gave it to Uncle Gui.

Although the other party had a cultivation level of the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, he had worked hard for many years, and his body was not in good condition.

If he had pills to nourish his body, he could live for a few more years.

“Accept it. You, Uncle Gui, also took care of me a lot back then.”

“Please, Uncle Gui, pass these two bottles of pills to Uncle Fu and Uncle Lu for me.”

Lu Changsheng said, and then took out two more bottles to let the other party give to the other two stewards.

“Thank you, Mountain Lord Lu!”

The two thanked him and looked at Lu Changsheng’s leaving figure, feeling very emotional.

They didn’t expect that the son-in-law of the past had become a patriarch of one side, and after becoming the master of a mountain, he would still remember some of his past affection and be so humane.

After arriving at Hongyegu Market, Lu Changsheng met Lu Miaoge and told her about the rogue cultivator.

Lu Miaoge had already received the news and said that she had asked Hongyegu Market to increase vigilance and patrols during this period.

Afterwards, Lu Changsheng also asked Lu Miaoge to help him see if they could collect all the materials for setting up the formation at home in Hongyegu Market.

That way, he wouldn’t have to make another trip to other markets.