Chapter 328: Xiao Xiyue is back! Prepare to propose marriage!

Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, three months had passed.

During these days, Lu Changsheng had been at Lu, accompanying his wives, concubines, and children.

Of the fifteen concubines he had taken previously, three successfully conceived under his cultivation.

While this efficiency wasn’t particularly fast, it certainly wasn’t slow either.

The main reason was that there was no need to rush such matters as if completing a task.

Being too goal-oriented could easily diminish the enjoyment.

It needed to be savored slowly, like reading a book or tasting tea, to truly appreciate its charm and beauty.

In these three months, the Beast Taming Xu Family mentioned by Xu Ruyin had shown no activity.

This was normal.

A large Family like Xu Family wasn’t foolish; how could they not see that Golden Dragon Ridge had thoughts of using a borrowed knife to kill?

Moreover, the Xu Family Third Ancestor was only paying attention to Bihu Mountain and Lu Changsheng.

It wasn’t to the extent of immediately coming to cause trouble.

Besides, even if this person was shameless and enjoyed bullying the weak, he would still find a reason to act, not just for no reason.

However, the Jin Family had been secretly suppressing White Tiger Mountain’s industries during this time, leading to the Mo Family and Ning Family sending messages to Lu Changsheng to discuss.

Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng naturally expressed his solidarity with them and condemned the Jin Family.

But it was merely a condemnation.

After all, the Jin Family was only suppressing them in business; they hadn’t done anything like secretly destroying mines, Spirit Medicine gardens, or looting, so what could you do to them?

This day, at Lu Family Mansion.

Lu Changsheng was holding his daughter, Lu Linghe, and chatting with his wives and concubines.

Although this daughter was not yet a year old, her body was different from ordinary infants; she was very lively, crawling all over Lu Changsheng like climbing a tree.

Lu Lingxiao, in Ling Zixiao’s arms, quietly watched his younger sister crawl around.

His clear eyes, under the bright sunlight, seemed to have a faint golden luster.

“Master.”

At this moment, Xumi’s voice sounded in Lu Changsheng’s mind, telling him that the Spiritual Vein had been nurtured.

“Hmm, it’s done.”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

For the two Spirit Eye Springs, to prevent unforeseen circumstances and sudden needs, he still chose to keep one in the Grotto-heaven, not cultivating a new Spiritual Vein for Bihu Mountain.

He only used the Spirit Eye Spring obtained from the Wujing Mine to create a Spiritual Vein in the Grotto-heaven.

Hearing this now, he immediately lifted his daughter, who was crawling all over him, and asked his daughter, Lu Wangshu, to look after her.

Although his daughter Lu Wangshu’s personality was lively and cheerful, and she could get along with anyone.

But Lu Changsheng could feel that there was actually a layer of estrangement between Lu Wangshu and most of her siblings.

It wasn’t disdain.

It was simply a lack of genuine intimacy.

Many times in daily life, even cheerful conversations were somewhat out of politeness.

Like Lu Quanzhen, although his relationship with most of his siblings was average.

But at least he was very close to Lu Xianzhi, Lu Yun, Lu Yu, Lu Caizhen, and others.

So Lu Changsheng still hoped that his daughter could have a few very close younger siblings.

“Older Sister.”

Lu Linghe was not afraid of strangers at all; after arriving in Lu Wangshu’s arms, she called out in a milky voice.

Her two chubby little hands reached to grab her hair, making Lu Wangshu look helpless.

But her father had given her the child, and Aunt Ling Zixiao was still nearby, so she couldn’t say anything.

After all, she was very close to Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others, like mother and daughter, but she rarely interacted with Ling Zixiao.

This was also because Ling Zixiao had always liked to be alone.

It was only after she became pregnant and had a child that she gradually became more sociable and would often bring her child to Lu Family Mansion.

“As expected, it’s only a first-grade top-tier Spiritual Vein.”

Lu Changsheng came to Xumi Grotto-heaven to examine the Spiritual Vein that had been created.

He saw that the effect of this Spirit Eye Spring was as he had guessed.

However, with just a first-grade top-tier Spiritual Vein, one could already see that Xumi Grotto-heaven had undergone a slight change, as if it had expanded a bit.

“Xumi, with an additional Spiritual Vein, does it provide any improvement or help to you?”

Lu Changsheng asked Xumi.

The other party could nurture itself through the heaven and earth within its body, thereby achieving growth.

So he was somewhat curious about how much an additional first-grade top-tier Spiritual Vein in the Grotto-heaven would help Xumi.

Immediately, Xumi indicated that its growth was limited and it hadn’t improved much.

The main reason was that Xumi Grotto-heaven had expanded slightly, which resulted in a slight increase in the Grotto-heaven’s power.

“It seems that to truly allow the Grotto-heaven to nurture itself and achieve a significant improvement, I would have to Cultivate this place to be like an Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself, thinking of Qingluan Immortal City and Nine Heavens Immortal City.

If he could Cultivate Xumi Grotto-heaven to that level, Xumi would probably be enough to suppress a Nascent Soul True Lord.

However, such a precious Spirit Eye Spring was only a small to medium-sized Spiritual Vein.

To Cultivate it into a medium to large-sized third-grade Spiritual Vein like those in Immortal Cities, he would have to go to the major Immortal Sects or Immortal Cities to intercept Spiritual Vein Origin.

Otherwise, even with a lucky draw from the System, it would be difficult to Cultivate it to that level.

“Xumi, take these Spiritual Vein Origins.”

Lu Changsheng took out the Three-legged Bronze Cauldron, which contained the Spiritual Vein Origin of White Tiger Mountain.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xumi, like a Grotto-heaven Heavenly God, perfectly controlled Xumi Grotto-heaven, unlike external spiritual lands that required methods to nurture Spiritual Veins.

It could absorb Spiritual Vein Origin itself to nurture the Spiritual Veins.

“With these Spiritual Vein Origins, this Spiritual Vein is enough to advance to second-grade.”

“In that case, I can also Cultivate some Spirit Medicine and spiritual plants in the Grotto-heaven.”

Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, preparing to plant something in the Grotto-heaven.

It wasn’t truly for cultivating Spirit Medicine or spiritual plants; he simply wanted to adorn the Grotto-heaven.

Currently, the Grotto-heaven, apart from green grass, the pond formed by the Spirit Eye Spring, and Chang Sheng Hall, had nothing else, which was indeed a bit monotonous.

After checking the situation, he returned to Lu Family Mansion.

Seeing his daughter Lu Wangshu’s helpless expression under Lu Linghe’s mischief, he couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

After all, he rarely saw his daughter looking frustrated and helpless on normal days.

Then, Lu Changsheng hugged his daughter Lu Linghe back, briefly asked Lu Wangshu about her cultivation, and then let her go play.

Seeing Lu Wangshu flying towards Bishui Lake as if escaping, Lu Changsheng sighed softly, unable to help but think of Xiao Xiyue.

It had been two years since Chu Qingyi’s Core Formation ceremony ended and Xiao Xiyue accompanied her to explore the Secret Realm in Falling Cloud Mountain Range.

In these two years and more, Xiao Xiyue had not returned.

She had only written letters once or twice, expressing her longing and saying that she couldn’t leave for now.

Although two years was a very short time for a Cultivator.

But for Lu Changsheng, and for Lu Wangshu, who was only seventeen years old now, two years was a very long time.

“I wonder what the situation is in Falling Cloud Mountain Range now.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the sky, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled.

Although he was paying attention to the situation in Falling Cloud Mountain Range.

But that area was under blockade, so no relevant information was transmitted, which meant he didn’t know what was happening.

Falling Cloud Mountain Range.

A stronghold shrouded in a hazy Formation.

“Master, are you alright?”

Chu Qingyi and Xiao Xiyue looked at their Master, both with concerned expressions.

“Phew, I’m fine.”

Yun Wanchang’s elegant and beautiful face was somewhat pale, lacking color, as she gently raised her hand and spoke.

Then, looking at her Disciple Chu Qingyi, who had a cold and heroic face and wore a snow-white sword robe, she parted her red lips and said, “Qingyi, now that the Secret Realm’s Restriction has been broken, you will guard this place and lead people to explore.”

“As for me, given my current condition, I need to return to the Sect to heal.”

Yun Wanchang said this.

Although she said she was fine, her current condition clearly wasn’t suitable for continuing to guard and explore the Secret Realm here.

She still needed to return to Qingyun Sect to recover quickly from her injuries, so as not to affect her Foundation.

Moreover, with her Disciple Chu Qingyi guarding and exploring here, she was very relieved.

“Yes, Master.”

Chu Qingyi nodded in response, continuing to ask with concern, “Master, why don’t I escort you back to the Sect?”

“No need, my condition is not that bad.”

Yun Wanchang’s pale face was still graceful and dignified, full of authority, as she said, “Qingyi, if other people from the Sect come, remember, the initiative is in your hands.”

She was the first to discover this Secret Realm and contended with Luoxia Sect to gain ownership.

Now, after expending great effort, even at the cost of injury, she had broken through the layers of Restrictions in the Secret Realm, and absolutely would not allow anyone to reap the benefits!

“Please rest assured, Master, Qingyi understands!”

Chu Qingyi’s sword-like eyebrows raised, and a cold sternness appeared between her beautiful brows.

The fact that she could achieve Core Formation naturally meant she wasn’t some naive and innocent person.

She knew that cultivation was a struggle for the Great Dao!

Even among those from the same Sect, everyone was in a state of mutual competition.

This Secret Realm was very extraordinary and beneficial to both her and her Master.

Now that the three of them, Master and Disciples, had spent so much time and effort, they naturally would not allow others to take too much of the benefits.

“Mm.”

Yun Wanchang nodded, then looked at Xiao Xiyue, who was wearing a moon-white dress, and said, “Xiyue, you will stay here with your Senior Sister and continue to explore the Secret Realm.”

“If you gain something, it will help you in your Core Formation in the future.”

Although Xiao Xiyue was only at Foundation Establishment fifth layer, far from Core Formation.

But such matters naturally needed to be prepared for early.

After all, even if Xiao Xiyue was her Disciple, it would be very difficult to apply for Ningjing Pill and Core Formation spiritual items from the Sect in the future.

She needed to rely on her own efforts and make enough contributions to the Sect to gain approval and apply.

And now, this was an opportunity.

As long as Xiao Xiyue worked diligently with them in this Secret Realm, it would be a great merit when reported to the Sect.

“Master, why don’t you let Disciple escort you back?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiyue suddenly raised her head, biting her lip lightly.

She had been here for over two years, and now that she had the opportunity, she really wanted to return to Bihu Mountain to visit Lu Changsheng and her daughter Lu Wangshu.

Yun Wanchang looked at her Disciple upon hearing her words.

As a Core Formation Immortal Master, her spiritual sense was very sharp.

At this moment, Yun Wanchang clearly sensed that her Disciple’s state of mind was a bit chaotic, and a gentle look appeared in her beautiful eyes.

Logically, this situation should not occur in Xiao Xiyue, who Cultivates the Supreme Emotion Severing Art.

But as her Master, she naturally understood why her Disciple was like this.

“Alas!”

Yun Wanchang sighed in her heart.

She somewhat regretted letting Xiao Xiyue Cultivate the Supreme Emotion Severing Art in the first place.

She also regretted agreeing to Xiao Xiyue’s choice back then.

But now, things had reached this point, and she couldn’t say anything more.

She could only let nature take its course and hoped that Xiao Xiyue would be able to see through everything herself.

Although in her opinion, it was too difficult for her Disciple to see through it now, and hope was slim.

“Alright.”

Yun Wanchang watched Xiao Xiyue for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue immediately thanked her upon hearing this.

Chu Qingyi looked at her Junior Sister with some surprise.

As a Core Formation Immortal Master, and with a naturally clear sword heart, her mind was like a bright mirror, and her spiritual sense was even more acute than her Master Caiyun Immortal Master’s.

At this moment, she also noticed a fluctuation in her Junior Sister’s state of mind.

She didn’t know why her Junior Sister’s state of mind fluctuated when she said she wanted to send her Master back at this moment.

But she didn’t ask further, only nodded to Xiao Xiyue and said, “Since that’s the case, thank you, Junior Sister.”

“You’re welcome, Senior Sister.”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

Yun Wanchang didn’t say much, her fair, jade-like hand gently lifted, and a cloud-patterned colorful handkerchief appeared, transforming into a mass of colorful cloud mist.

She and Xiao Xiyue floated up, landing on the colorful cloud mist, turning into a stream of light, and flying into the Nine Heavens Astral Wind.

“Xiyue, how are things between you and Lu Changsheng now?”

Yun Wanchang sat cross-legged on the cloud handkerchief, her beautiful eyes closed, and asked softly.

Although she knew about her Disciple and Lu Changsheng, she hadn’t paid too much attention.

On one hand, thinking about Lu Changsheng and her Disciple made her irritable.

On the other hand, it was out of respect for her Disciple; she didn’t interfere too much in matters of emotion.

But now, her Disciple’s situation made her, as a Master, unable to help but worry and inquire.

“Master…”

Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white dress, her face as cold as the moon, couldn’t help but tremble in her heart upon hearing her Master’s words, and she lightly bit her lip.

She knew that her actions today had somewhat disappointed her Master.

But facing her Master’s question, she still didn’t dare to hide anything and spoke of her relationship with Lu Changsheng.

As for her daughter Lu Wangshu’s matter, she still didn’t dare to tell the truth.

A month later.

Bihu Mountain, Chang Sheng Hall.

Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue poured out their longing for each other.

The two had not seen each other for many years, and their longing, like a tide, overwhelmed them, flowing into a river.

Afterward!

Afterward!

Afterward!

Lu Changsheng embraced Xiao Xiyue’s fair, jade-like, beautiful body, like the morning glow and moonlight, and asked her about her situation over the past two years.

“Caiyun Immortal Master is injured?”

Lu Changsheng’s palm gently caressed Xiao Xiyue’s flat stomach, which had no trace of excess flesh, and he raised his eyebrows slightly, saying with some surprise.

He didn’t expect this Secret Realm to be so dangerous.

With two Core Formation cultivators guarding it, it still managed to injure Caiyun Immortal Master, a Core Formation Immortal Master, requiring her to return to the Sect for recuperation.

However, if it weren’t for Caiyun Immortal Master returning to the Sect to heal, he and Xiao Xiyue wouldn’t know when they would be able to meet.

But upon hearing that Xiao Xiyue would soon return to the Falling Cloud Mountain Range to explore the Secret Realm with her Senior Sister Chu Qingyi, he couldn’t help but feel worried.

“Xiyue, will this Secret Realm be too dangerous?”

Lu Changsheng asked softly.

He had never been to a Secret Realm or explored any ruins or Immortal Cave.

Because in his perception, whether it was a former Immortal Cave or a ruin Secret Realm, they were all synonymous with danger.

If he could avoid them, he would try not to get involved.

At this moment, hearing that this Secret Realm had even injured a Core Formation Immortal Master, he naturally cared about Xiao Xiyue’s situation.

“At that time, there were many Restrictions and Yao Beasts on the outskirts of the Secret Realm, which is why Master was accidentally injured.”

“Now that the Secret Realm has been initially explored, there won’t be much danger afterward.”

Xiao Xiyue explained.

However, since the Secret Realm was a Sect secret, she couldn’t tell Lu Changsheng too much about the situation inside.

But even so, Lu Changsheng was still worried about Xiao Xiyue’s situation.

After the two had a moment of intimacy, they got up from the bed.

Now that they had been separated for over two years, Lu Changsheng continued to express his longing through actions, dressing Xiao Xiyue and drawing her eyebrows.

A small garment, entirely moon-white, thin as a cicada’s wing, light as clouds and mist.

A simple and elegant, entirely moon-white chest-wrapped long robe and a moon-white flowing cloud skirt robe.

It was clearly just a simple moon-white dress, but when worn by Xiao Xiyue, it accentuated her graceful figure, making her appear full of Immortal Qi, adding a touch of cool aloofness to her stunning beauty.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng had Xiao Xiyue sit in front of a bronze mirror, styled her hair, and took out various powders, rouges, and eyebrow pencils to do her makeup.

As the saying goes, practice makes perfect; as a man with many wives and concubines, he still possessed these basic skills.

Moreover, Cultivators were naturally beautiful, with fair skin, and most only needed simple outlines and embellishments.

After finishing everything and seeing Xiao Xiyue’s beautiful eyes soften and sparkle, Lu Changsheng was also full of smiles.

The life Lu pursued was just this simple and unpretentious.

“Let’s go.”

Lu Changsheng’s face was as handsome as jade, and he led Xiao Xiyue to see their daughter Lu Wangshu.

However, the next moment, he noticed that Xiao Xiyue had not yet put on her shoes and socks.

Her pair of jade feet were slender and fair, exquisite and delicate, with a overall foot shape like a green lotus leaf boat, extremely graceful, without the slightest flaw.

Immediately, he put on silk stockings and embroidered shoes for these jade feet, which he had often tasted and played with.

The two walked out of the Xumi Grotto-heaven and found their daughter Lu Wangshu.

“Daddy, Mommy.”

Lu Wangshu didn’t show a look of surprise and happiness when she saw her mother, who had been gone for over two years; she was a bit sulky.

Facing this, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue naturally coaxed their daughter together.

Moreover, Xiao Xiyue seemed to have guessed that her daughter would be a little unhappy, and she had prepared a gift for her.

Lu Wangshu wasn’t really angry.

She was simply upset that Xiao Xiyue had said she would visit her often, but it took her so long to come back.

Now, seeing her mother’s apologetic explanation, she immediately let go of her resentment.

Bishui Lake.

On a small boat.

Xiao Xiyue, in a moon-white dress, sat cross-legged playing the zither, like the bright moon in the Nine Heavens, full of Immortal Qi.

Lu Changsheng, in a green spiritual robe, held a bamboo flute to his lips, his demeanor leisurely and transcendent.

The sound of the zither and flute drifted leisurely, their melodies harmonizing beautifully, giving the feeling of a romantic night under the moon, full of tenderness.

The lake wind blew, rippling the surface of the lake, fish swam, and a Luan Bird, entirely like azure jade, danced gracefully in the air.

Ever since he obtained the third-tier music skill, Lu Changsheng finally knew the purpose of this Azure Jade Luan Bird.

It was to accompany his music, adding a touch of charm.

Beside them, Lu Wangshu, sitting on her fish vessel, held a fishing rod, one hand propping up her bright and charming face, quietly watching her parents’ duet.

It had to be said that the music was truly soul-stirring and captivating.

However, the tender and loving appearance of the two during their duet made her teeth feel as if they were about to be soured.

They had clearly said they would come to play with her, so how did she become an outsider!

“Hmph!”

She saw a large fish swimming not far away, and immediately, with a movement of spiritual power, she slapped the spiritual pivot next to her.

“Boom! Splash!”

Immediately, the small turret on the boat fired a scorching bolt of lightning, creating a huge wave on the calm water and charring the large fish.

“Daddy, Mommy, look, I caught another Fish King!”

Lu Wangshu shot out her fishing hook, reeled in the large fish, and said with a sweet and innocent look.

“Lu Wangshu, are you allergic to elegance? Don’t you know you’re ruining the scenery?”

Lu Changsheng looked at his daughter, saying somewhat speechlessly.

As a father, how could he not understand that this little ‘black-hearted cotton jacket’ was doing this on purpose.

“I just saw a Fish King and didn’t want it to get away.”

Lu Wangshu said with an innocent expression.

“Alright, alright~”

Xiao Xiyue looked at her daughter with affection, asking her if she wanted to play along and continue learning the zither.

“Okay, okay!”

Lu Wangshu immediately smiled broadly, making a ’nyah nyah’ face at her father, which made Lu Changsheng shake his head and chuckle.

Just like that, Xiao Xiyue stayed at Bihu Mountain for seven days.

During these seven days, as if making up for lost time, she spent most of her time accompanying her daughter Lu Wangshu, indulging her every whim.

“Xiyue, since Immortal Master knows about our relationship, and she is currently in the Sect, how about I go with you to pay her a visit?”

“If Immortal Master agrees, it will be convenient for you to return directly to Bihu Mountain in the future.”

On this day, as Xiao Xiyue was preparing to leave, Lu Changsheng held her fair, jade-like hand and said earnestly.

He had mentioned to Xiao Xiyue before about going to Qingyun Sect to propose marriage.

However, Caiyun Immortal Master was not in the Sect at that time.

Now that he knew Caiyun Immortal Master had returned to the Sect, Lu Changsheng planned to go to Qingyun Sect to propose marriage to Caiyun Immortal Master.

After all, he had promised Xiao Xiyue back then.

Moreover, when he first mentioned this to Xiao Xiyue, he saw a glimmer of hope and longing in her eyes.

There was also the matter of their daughter Lu Wangshu.

Although their daughter had never brought it up.

But he knew that his daughter must be wondering about his relationship with Xiao Xiyue.

Therefore, now that he had the opportunity, he planned to be simple and direct: visit and propose marriage!

Whether it succeeded or not, at least he would show his proper attitude and responsibility!