Chapter 301: A wealthy uncle! Phoenix Gu!

Hongye Valley Market.

Inside a room in a tavern.

Qu Changge listened as his nephew recounted his life over the years, the situation at Lu, and the situation with his sister, Qu Zhenzhen.

Upon learning that his sister, after so many years, remained as carefree, innocent, and naive as ever, a smile appeared on his stern face, and the Evil Qi in his brows softened considerably.

He couldn’t help but chuckle, especially when his nephew helplessly expressed that he and his siblings were being pressured into marriage by their mother, Qu Zhenzhen, and he had no choice but to come here to manage the business.

“Quanzhen, Yuzhen, Cai Zhen, Huaizhen…”

Qu Changge murmured the names of his four nephews and nieces.

He knew that among his four nephews, Lu Quanzhen and Lu Caizhen possessed Spiritual Root, while Lu Yuzhen and Lu Huaizhen were Mortals without Spiritual Root.

However, Lu Quanzhen and Lu Caizhen’s Spiritual Root were also very poor, only an 8th Grade Spiritual Root and a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root.

“Quanzhen, what are your plans for the future? Is there anything you desire?” Qu Changge asked gently.

“Plans? Desire?” Lu Quanzhen’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing his uncle’s words.

He wasn’t sure if his uncle was testing him or being sincere.

After a moment of thought, he said, “I’m quite satisfied with my current life. My only hope is to be able to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in the future, so I can protect my Family, my mother, and my younger siblings.”

“If I were to look further ahead, perhaps I’d hope to explore this world after reaching Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Quanzhen said.

Although these words weren’t the whole truth, they were indeed his heartfelt thoughts.

“Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and explore this world.”

Qu Changge nodded slightly.

Through their recent conversation, he could tell that his nephew was a very intelligent and opinionated person.

These words might not be entirely truthful, but they were at least seventy to eighty percent genuine.

He understood this perfectly.

How could his nephew fully trust him when they had only just met?

Perhaps his nephew was talking to him out of fear, unsure of his true intentions.

He softly said, “With your 8th Grade Spiritual Root, Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment won’t be easy.”

“That’s true, but I believe where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Lu Quanzhen’s expression was firm, and he spoke earnestly, “My father only had a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, but he still became a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Now, with the Family’s support, as long as I work hard, there’s still hope for me to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

“Lu Changsheng…”

Qu Changge paused slightly when he heard this, looking at his nephew’s determined expression.

Through the information he had received, he naturally knew about his brother-in-law’s situation, which was why he suspected his brother-in-law had walked the Demonic Path or Evil Path.

Otherwise, it would be incredibly difficult and unlikely for a Low Grade Spiritual Root Cultivator to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, let alone a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root.

He asked, “Do you respect your father very much?”

“Yes, Father might have some flaws, but he is very good to Mother, and to us siblings.”

Lu Quanzhen recounted some of the Family’s circumstances and matters concerning his father, Lu Changsheng.

For example, how he scrimped and saved, using Cultivation resources to build a Foundation for his mother, aunts, and himself.

The establishment of the Family was mostly for them, and even if the Family was constantly losing money, he ensured their Cultivation resources and benefits.

As for his father’s marriages and concubines, as a son, he found it inappropriate to say much.

Listening to these words, Qu Changge showed a pensive expression, feeling a desire to meet his brother-in-law.

His intuition told him that his brother-in-law must harbor a great secret!

“Quanzhen, with your 8th Grade Spiritual Root, it won’t be easy to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in the future.”

“This Medicinal Pill is called Heaven Mending Pill. It has the effect of purifying a Cultivator’s Spiritual Root. If you take this pill, your Spiritual Root can be improved, which will help you.”

Qu Changge produced an ink-jade porcelain bottle from his palm and handed it to Lu Quanzhen.

He knew his nephew didn’t trust him yet.

So, he planned to lower his guard by offering benefits.

Moreover, his nephew wanted to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and the biggest obstacle currently was his Spiritual Root.

Since that was the case, if he improved his Spiritual Root, wouldn’t the problem be easily solved?

“Heaven Mending Pill, with the effect of purifying Spiritual Root!?” Lu Quanzhen was shocked when he heard this, looking at the porcelain bottle, unsure if the words were true.

Even though he had never heard of the Heaven Mending Pill, he knew how precious such a Medicinal Pill or Heaven And Earth Treasure that could improve Spiritual Root was!

Once word got out, it would undoubtedly cause countless ripples and bloodshed, even attracting the covetousness of Core Formation True Person.

He couldn’t help but feel suspicious that his uncle could produce such a rare Medicinal Pill.

“However, I obtained this pill by chance, and I’m not entirely sure of its specific efficacy or properties. Are you willing to try it?” Qu Changge said with a faint smile.

“Since it is uncle’s intention, I am naturally willing to try!” Lu Quanzhen pondered for a moment, then respectfully said.

He felt that his uncle had no reason to harm him.

If he wanted to kill him, he could just do it directly.

Unless his uncle wanted to control him through the Medicinal Pill to do something to Bihu Mountain.

But the likelihood of that was not great.

Moreover, he dared to come this time because he had some backup.

It was the ‘Substitute Talisman’ given by his father, Lu Changsheng, which allowed him to instantly activate the Talisman to escape if he encountered danger.

He took the porcelain bottle, opened it, and poured out a Medicinal Pill the size of a dragon eye, emitting a crystal-clear luster.

This Medicinal Pill seemed to have a life of its own, its luster flickering, and wisps of flowing light circulating on their own.

“Heaven Mending Pill…”

Lu Quanzhen stared at the Medicinal Pill in his hand, his pupils contracting slightly.

Just its appearance alone showed that this Medicinal Pill was extraordinary and unusual.

Immediately, he swallowed the Medicinal Pill.

“Boom!”

The moment Lu Quanzhen swallowed the Medicinal Pill, a profound and mysterious sensation immediately surged through his entire body.

Spiritual Root!

His Spiritual Root was throbbing!

A mysterious power was making his Spiritual Root throb.

Facing this situation, Lu Quanzhen quickly sat down cross-legged and began to digest the effects of the Medicinal Pill.

“Hehe.”

Qu Changge looked at his nephew, so resolute and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, and a smile appeared on his face.

He had deliberately lied about the Medicinal Pill’s efficacy and properties to see his reaction.

Now, seeing his nephew’s actions, he was very satisfied.

On one hand, he was pleased with his nephew’s trust in him.

On the other hand, he was pleased with his nephew’s decisive actions.

After all, the Cultivation World greatly feared indecisive personalities.

His nephew was not only meticulous and intelligent, recognizing him as his uncle through a simple conversation.

Moreover, his personality was steady; when he discovered the hidden Talisman, his expression only slightly changed before returning to normal.

Now, facing the Medicinal Pill he offered, he was so decisive and without hesitation, which greatly pleased him.

He believed that his nephew would have no difficulty reaching Foundation Establishment in the future; as for Core Formation, that would depend on his fortune.

However, if he reached that stage, as his uncle, he would naturally not mind helping him further if he could.

Time passed bit by bit.

After a long while.

Lu Quanzhen opened his eyes, clearly feeling that his Spiritual Root had improved.

However, he himself wasn’t sure how much his Spiritual Root had improved.

Qu Changge stepped forward, placing his palm on his nephew’s shoulder to examine his Spiritual Root condition.

“Hmm?”

At this moment, Qu Changge noticed a Spiritual Talisman in his nephew’s Sea of Consciousness between his brows.

This Spiritual Talisman was extraordinary, estimated to be at the third-tier level.

He did not touch this Spiritual Talisman.

He realized this should be his nephew’s life-saving Talisman.

As for how it came to be, he knew of his brother-in-law’s reputation as a second-tier top Talisman master, so he guessed this should have been given by his brother-in-law.

He was very pleased that his brother-in-law could give such a rare Spiritual Talisman to his nephew.

“Not bad, Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.” Qu Changge withdrew his hand and said with a light laugh.

“Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!?” Lu Quanzhen was stunned when he heard this.

One must know that a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root was already a Medium Grade Peak Spiritual Root, just one step away from advancing to a High Grade Spiritual Root!

With an 8th Grade Spiritual Root, he couldn’t guarantee a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment in the future.

But now that he possessed a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, he was confident that he would definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment!

“Quanzhen thanks uncle!” Lu Quanzhen looked at Qu Changge, took a deep breath, and bowed respectfully.

At this moment, he deeply knew that his uncle was not simple; he was definitely not just a simple Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator would absolutely not be able to produce such a High Grade Medicinal Pill!

Nor could he so easily give such a rare Medicinal Pill to him!

“Hehe, why thank me? Take this fruit as well.” Qu Changge took out another fist-sized purplish-gold fruit.

It had dragon scale-like patterns and exuded a rich, fragrant aroma.

“Uncle, I cannot accept this without earning it. I don’t even know how to thank you for the Heaven Mending Pill just now. How can I possibly accept such a Spiritual Fruit?” Lu Quanzhen said respectfully.

He still didn’t recognize the fruit in front of him.

However, he could tell from its appearance that it was extraordinary.

At this moment, he truly couldn’t understand his uncle’s situation, why he was giving him so many things as soon as they met.

He hadn’t even fully processed the Fourth Grade Spiritual Root yet and wanted to experience the effects of a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root through Cultivation.

“This is your uncle’s meeting gift, a small token of my regard. Keep it.” Qu Changge said, his voice carrying a hint of unquestionable authority.

“Thank you, uncle!” Lu Quanzhen took a deep breath, accepted the Spiritual Fruit, bowed, and then took a bite.

However, this dragon scale fruit was extremely hard; he couldn’t bite through it with one attempt.

“Haha, this Spiritual Fruit is called dragon scale fruit. It has the effects of cleansing the Marrow, improving Cultivation, and solidifying the Foundation. To consume it, you need to crack it open with a Geng Gold artifact.”

Qu Changge said softly, taking out a small golden hammer and gently tapping the dragon scale fruit, causing the dragon scales on it to fall off.

“dragon scale fruit? Cleansing the Marrow, improving Cultivation, solidifying the Foundation?”

Lu Quanzhen heard this, looked at the dragon scale fruit in his hand, his expression surprised, and asked, “Uncle, do I need to go back to Lu’s cultivation room for secluded cultivation to consume it?”

“Either is fine.”

Qu Changge said casually.

Hearing his uncle say this, Lu Quanzhen did not ask any more questions.

A moment later, after the dragon scale fruit was cracked open, it turned into a fruit with a golden luster.

Lu Quanzhen did not hesitate and consumed the fruit under Qu Changge’s gaze.

The pulp was fragrant and melted upon entering his mouth.

Then it transformed into a vast and pure power that surged into his limbs and bones.

At this moment, Lu Quanzhen only felt a warmth throughout his body.

But when all the dragon scale fruit was consumed, this pure and vast power swept through his entire body like a towering wave.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Lu Quanzhen’s body seemed to erupt like a volcano, rumbling, his body trembling constantly, and bloody sweat and Impurities seeped out from his pores.

“Quanzhen, the process will be a bit painful.”

Qu Changge said softly, throwing out small flags, forming a Restriction in the room to prevent too much commotion.

After all, although this room had Restrictions, it was only for simple soundproofing and did not have much effect.

“Buzz, buzz, buzz—”

Lu Quanzhen did not speak, nor could he speak, his face showing a look of pain.

He felt that every inch of his skin, every inch of his flesh, was undergoing an indescribable transformation, which was extremely painful.

However, despite the pain, he could clearly feel that his Physical Body was continuously strengthening, expelling Impurities, making his Meridians and bones much tougher.

At the same time, his Qi Refining Sixth Layer Bottleneck also broke at this moment.

It broke through easily, as if it were a natural progression!

After breaking through to Qi Refining Seventh Layer, his Cultivation continued to rise steadily!

Qi Refining Seventh Layer Peak!

Qi Refining stage eight!

“Boom!”

In a short while, his Cultivation broke through to Qi Refining stage eight.

Moreover, this Cultivation continued, almost reaching the Peak of Qi Refining stage eight.

At this moment, even Lu Quanzhen himself was shocked.

He felt that the effect of this dragon scale fruit was too exaggerated!

It actually allowed him to directly break through from Qi Refining Sixth Layer to Qi Refining stage eight!

Moreover, he could clearly feel that compared to the Cultivation improvement, this dragon scale fruit mainly brought him improvements in his Physical Body, Meridians, bones, and Foundation.

He opened his eyes and saw a foul stench around him.

Qu Changge, who was beside him, gently raised his hand, and a gentle breeze dispersed the foul stench, Impurities, and Lu Quanzhen’s body Impurities, turning them into ashes.

“Quanzhen thanks Uncle!”

At this moment, Lu Quanzhen was simply speechless.

He knelt down before his uncle and sincerely bowed in禮.

If he had some suspicion and doubt towards this uncle before.

But with the Heaven Mending Pill and dragon scale fruit, he no longer had any suspicions.

Because there was no need!

If the other party truly intended him harm, why would they expend such a great cost!

These Medicinal Pill and fruit were absolutely priceless treasures, immeasurable by Spirit Stones!

A small character like himself was not worth such a great cost for the other party to scheme against!

So the other party was purely acting out of kinship!

Because of his mother, he was treated with such love!

“Quanzhen, there’s no need to be so polite.”

Qu Changge’s face showed a smile, hearing the sincerity in his nephew’s words.

He knew that this nephew now trusted him.

He asked, “Are your mother, as well as Lu Yuzhen, Lu Caizhen, and Lu Huaizhen, usually at Bihu Mountain?”

“Yes, Mother usually stays at Bihu Mountain and rarely goes out.”

“If Uncle wants to see Mother, I can invite Mother to stay for a short while at Hongye Valley Market. Mother will certainly be very happy if she knows you are still alive.”

Lu Quanzhen said, speaking to Qu Changge with a bit more intimacy.

Jin Country.

In a courtyard.

“What’s going on!?”

Lu Changsheng was completely bewildered.

He had just felt a profound and mysterious悸动, and immediately knew that he had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root child born.

But the next moment, he realized that he should not have any children born right now.

Then, checking through the System, he also did not see any newborn babies.

This left him very confused.

Then, just as he was pondering what was going on, thinking it was an illusion, suddenly another wave of magical power surged out of thin air, transforming into a drop of liquid magical power.

This magical power was not much.

But it was the most magical power bonus he had received so far.

It was even more than when his son Lu Qingshan broke through from Qi Refining Seventh Layer to Qi Refining stage eight!

“This???”

Lu Changsheng was very confused.

“Lu Changsheng, what’s wrong?”

Lu Miaoge, who was beside him, noticed her husband’s unusual expression and immediately asked with concern.

“Nothing, nothing, I just thought of something.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.

But he still couldn’t suppress his curiosity, stating that he had just had a sudden inspiration, and a flash of insight in the Dao of Talismans, which he needed to digest.

Facing this reason, Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaohuan, and others did not ask further questions.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng went to his room and began to check on the situation of his children one by one through the System.

After a long time.

【Name: Lu Quanzhen】

【Lifespan: 28 / 111】

【Talent: Fourth Grade Spiritual Root】

【Cultivation: Qi Refining stage eight】

【Ability: Management Compatibility (61%)】

“What’s going on?”

“How did Quanzhen’s Spiritual Root become Fourth Grade, and how did he suddenly break through from Qi Refining Sixth Layer to Qi Refining stage eight!?”

Lu Changsheng looked at his son’s attribute panel, completely bewildered.

If it were just Qi Refining Sixth Layer breaking through to Qi Refining Seventh Layer, he could still understand.

After all, Lu Quanzhen had been at this Bottleneck for so many years, so it was normal for him to break through.

But the problem was that not only did his Cultivation break through two layers, but his Spiritual Root also advanced from 8th Grade Spiritual Root to Fourth Grade Spiritual Root.

“Did Quanzhen encounter something and gain some fortuitous encounter? But isn’t he still managing the business at Hongye Valley Market?”

“Moreover, Heaven And Earth Treasure that can advance Spiritual Root are at least Tier 3, extremely rare. Given Quanzhen’s situation, it should be very difficult for him to come into contact with them.”

Lu Changsheng was very puzzled and wanted to go home to see what was going on with his son.

But at this moment, he could only temporarily suppress the confusion and curiosity in his heart.

When he returned to the small courtyard, it was already dark.

Lu Changsheng called his wives to bed and talked about returning home.

The two women heard this and knew that they had been out for so long.

They said that when this trip was almost over, they would send their children back to Jin Yang Sect and then set off for home.

Jin Country, Five Poison Sect.

Inside the magnificent main hall.

Nangong Mili, clad in a purple palace gown, her figure graceful and lithe, gazed at the dark golden bowl covered with patterns in her hand.

Inside the bowl, there was a Gu worm shaped like a silkworm, its body golden and jade-like, sparkling and translucent.

This Gu worm had strands of brilliant light flowing, dreamlike and illusory, like a silkworm cocoon.

And yet, within the shimmering light, it constantly transformed its appearance and form, sometimes like a purple butterfly emerging from its cocoon, sometimes like a divine Phoenix reborn from fire, mysterious and magnificent, dazzling and enchanting.

“Phoenix Gu.”

Nangong Mili looked at this Gu worm, her emotions surging with complexity.

After learning about the Locking Love Gu from her disciple Meng Xiaochun back then, the first thing she did upon returning was to apply to the Sect for the Phoenix Gu, hoping to use the Phoenix Gu to undo the effects of the Locking Love Gu.

However, the Phoenix Gu was rare, and the only remaining Phoenix Gu in the Sect at that time was used by the Five Poison Sect Leader for healing.

For this, she waited ten years, and only today did she finally wait for a new Phoenix Gu to be refined.

“Lu Changsheng!”

Nangong Mili’s luscious red lips parted slightly, and the image of a handsome man involuntarily appeared in her mind.

For these ten years, she had been trying her best to forget Lu Changsheng.

Because the effect of the Locking Love Gu would make a person uncontrollably develop feelings of love for the host.

This emotion of love would continuously ferment and grow stronger with interaction and the passage of time.

Until one loved to the point of being unable to extricate oneself, completely devoted, and even losing oneself!

For these ten years, although she had stayed away from Lu Changsheng and tried her best to suppress the longing and emotions in her heart.

But the time they spent together back then, the mitian pearl in her body, the Golden Core Dao charm, and her daughter Nangong Yaoyao, all made it impossible for her to completely forget him.

At this moment, she even felt somewhat unsure whether her feelings and impressions of Lu Changsheng came from the Locking Love Gu or from her heart.

When true is false, false is true; when false is true, true is false; who can distinguish between true and false!

“Even if I, Nangong Mili, like a man, I will never be sentimental for him!”

Nangong Mili’s face was cold and beautiful, her Phoenix eyes clear and sharp, as she cast aside the chaotic thoughts in her mind.

Then she sent a message to her disciple Meng Xiaochun, stating that she was going into seclusion for Cultivation, and asked her to take good care of her daughter Nangong Yaoyao during this period.

Speaking of her daughter Nangong Yaoyao, a smile immediately appeared on her cold and enchanting jade-like face, radiating brilliant maternal radiance.