Chapter 421: I laugh at Lu Changsheng’s arrogance!

Compared to the news of the Foundation Establishment Pill auction at Hongye Valley Market, the Lu Family Merchant Company’s matter did not attract much attention.

Only a few Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator families, such as the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family, and False Core families, paid attention to this matter.

At this moment, at Golden Dragon Ridge.

“Family Head, the Lu Family’s merchant company has already departed, led by Lu Changsheng’s wife, Ling Zixiao, and his eldest son, Lu Ping’an.”

A Jin Family disciple reported this news to the Jin Family Head.

“Ling Zixiao?”

The Jin Family Head’s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this.

They had long since thoroughly tested Lu Ping’an’s strength.

Early Stage Foundation Establishment.

Middle Stage Second-Order Body Refining.

Relying on several Spiritual Artifacts, his combat power was comparable to a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Compared to Lu Ping’an, Ling Zixiao, the Lu Family’s matriarch, made him more apprehensive.

Because aside from seizing Bihu Mountain and suppressing the Xiahou Demon in her early years, Ling Zixiao rarely showed her face in public.

Her sudden departure now, and her presence with Lu Ping’an at the head of the Lu Family Merchant Company, made him somewhat wary, causing him to speculate about her strength.

“Little Four, you must constantly monitor the situation of the Lu Family Merchant Company and report any news immediately.”

The Jin Family Head said in a deep voice.

He then convened a Family meeting to ask others in the Family how they viewed this matter.

“Family Head, you mean this merchant company is led by Lu Changsheng’s wife, Ling Zixiao, and Lu Ping’an, who is stationed at White Tiger Mountain?”

A majestic-looking old man in a golden robe frowned slightly, his expression surprised and questioning.

“Precisely.”

The Jin Family Head nodded.

“Hahahahaha, hahahahaha, hahahahaha.”

Upon hearing this, the old man in the golden robe immediately burst into loud laughter.

“Grand Elder, why such loud laughter?”

Someone seeing this asked the old man in the golden robe.

Originally, the Jin Family’s Grand Elder was Jin Zan.

But after Jin Zan broke through to False Core, he became the Family Old Ancestor and no longer served as an Elder.

This old man in a golden robe was the current Grand Elder of the Jin Family.

“I’m not laughing at others, I’m laughing at Lu Changsheng’s lack of foresight, his foolishness, and his arrogance!”

The old man in the golden robe sneered and said to everyone in the discussion hall, “I heard news that Lu Changsheng is preparing to auction a Foundation Establishment Pill at the Hongye Valley Market. At that time, Bihu Mountain will surely have to devote most of its energy to maintaining stability at the Hongye Valley Market.”

“Now, with two fewer Foundation Establishment Cultivators, during this period, his Bihu Mountain, White Tiger Mountain, and Monkey Mountain will be vulnerable.”

“As long as we seize this Opportunity to act against White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain, we will surely be able to severely wound his Bihu Mountain’s Origin Qi!”

“Even if his Bihu Mountain successfully builds up the reputation of the Hongye Valley Market through the auction, he will be in a state of disarray because of the matters at White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain.”

The old man in the golden robe shook his head and said, “I think Lu Changsheng has had things too smoothly these years, thinking his power is already established. He even held a Foundation Establishment Pill auction while establishing a merchant association and company, does he really think no one dares to touch his Bihu Mountain?”

“I remember that Lu Changsheng usually acts very cautiously and discreetly. Could there be a trick involved?”

The Jin Family’s Seventh Elder frowned slightly and spoke.

“Hmph, a trick? What trick could there be?”

The old man in the golden robe snorted coldly upon hearing this and said, “Lu Changsheng is indeed not ordinary, but don’t undermine our own prestige and boost others’ morale.”

“Now that Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an are out, how many Foundation Establishment Cultivators does his Lu Family have left?”

“Even if he still has hidden Foundation Establishment Cultivators, how many could there be? At most one or two!”

“Under such circumstances, he is putting most of his energy into the Hongye Valley Market, so where would he have the manpower to guard White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain?”

“Moreover, once the Hongye Valley Market auction begins, Lu Changsheng will find it difficult to rush to provide support immediately.”

“If he truly dares to come alone, we can even seize this Opportunity to ask the Old Ancestor to set up an ambush.”

The old man in the golden robe said with a cold glint in his eyes.

“Lu Changsheng also has a Foundation Establishment Dao Companion in the Qingyun Sect, and a Foundation Establishment Cultivator brother-in-law named Xia Chaoyang.”

“Lu Changsheng sent Ling Zixiao and Lu Ping’an out, so he must have made preparations beforehand. He might invite these two to assist.”

At this moment, another Jin Family Elder spoke.

“Precisely. This Xia Chaoyang serves as a deacon in the Qingyun Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall. If our Family’s secret actions are discovered by him, reporting it to the Qingyun Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall will be very troublesome.”

The Jin Family Head also nodded and said.

Although their own Grand Elder said not to undermine their own prestige or boost others’ morale.

But over the years, he had been paying attention to Lu Changsheng’s situation and felt that the other party was not such an arrogant person.

“Hmph, this won’t do, that won’t do, are we just going to watch his Bihu Mountain rise?”

“If this Hongye Valley Market auction goes smoothly, our Family’s market will surely lose many resident Cultivators.”

“Moreover, Lu Changsheng bringing out a Foundation Establishment Pill for auction at this time is clearly to completely establish his reputation for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.”

“If his Bihu Mountain takes over all the Foundation Establishment Pill refining quotas in the Qingyun Territory, who can stop his Bihu Mountain’s rise?”

The Jin Family Grand Elder said, speaking as if he was disappointed with their lack of resolve.

To think that their Jinlong Ridge, a False Core Family, was now so constrained in the face of a small Bihu Mountain, making him feel incredibly frustrated.

“Grand Elder, calm your anger. This matter is feasible, but our Family cannot afford to be tossed around right now. We still need to plan carefully and be cautious.”

The Jin Family Head said with a bitter smile on his face.

In the end, the meeting was divided into two factions.

One faction advocated for aggressive action, while the other suggested a cautious approach, first observing Bihu Mountain’s situation, slowly probing, and waiting for an Opportunity.

Aside from the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family, several other top-tier Foundation Establishment families and the five major False Core families were all closely monitoring the Lu Family Merchant Company’s situation, preparing to suppress them.

After all, Bihu Mountain establishing a merchant association was like snatching meat from their mouths.

Since they wanted to snatch meat, they naturally needed sufficient strength.

Although Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge’s current combat power was comparable to False Core, they could be regarded as False Core True Persons.

But such matters not only depend on top-tier combat power but also on the overall strength of the Family.

At least in the eyes of these False Core-level families, Bihu Mountain was not yet worthy of being on par with them.

They even harbored a hint of disdain and contempt for Bihu Mountain deep down.

They believed that a mere newly established Family of a few decades, with no Foundation or background, wanting to compete with their own Family was simply wishful thinking!

They planned to use this Opportunity to teach Bihu Mountain a painful lesson, making it continue to stay honestly and peacefully in Bihu Mountain.

Bihu Mountain.

Xumi Grotto-heaven.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surged wildly, forming a Spiritual Qi vortex.

Lu Changsheng and Xia Zhiyue watched Lu Xingchen, who was sitting cross-legged not far away, in the process of breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

This son possessed a Third Grade Spiritual Root and had good talent in Alchemy, intending to pursue the path of an Alchemist.

However, at the current stage, his main energy was still focused on Cultivation, and he had only just advanced to a High Grade First-Order Alchemist.

Nevertheless, in terms of Cultivation Technique, he had already switched to the “Treasure Cauldron Medicine King Scripture”.

After Foundation Establishment, he could devote more time and energy to Alchemy.

A long time later.

“Perfect Dao Foundation, not bad.”

Lu Changsheng looked at his son’s situation and nodded slightly.

Although this son had a Third Grade Spiritual Root.

His talent and Comprehension Ability could only be considered average, and his Foundation was not much better than his son Lu Qingxuan’s; a Perfect Dao Foundation was already his limit.

Unless he had a great Opportunity, he would have no hope of achieving a Perfect Dao Foundation.

“Father, Mother.”

Lu Xingchen opened his eyes and called out.

With Lu Qingsong, Lu Lingxiao, and Lu Caizhen having already achieved Foundation Establishment, Lu Xingchen was not overly excited at this moment, only filled with joy.

After all, they had all grown up hearing stories of Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors and Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators since childhood.

Their mother’s greatest wish was for them to become Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators one day.

Now that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment, there was naturally a sense of joy.

“Xingchen, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

Now that his son had broken through to Foundation Establishment, he only needed to spend more time and energy on Alchemy to advance to a Second-Order Alchemist.

“Xingchen, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.”

Xia Zhiyue was incredibly excited at this moment, her eyes reddening as she wept tears of joy.

Foundation Establishment, once, seemed unattainable to her.

But now, not only she, but her younger brother Xia Chaoyang had also broken through to Foundation Establishment.

Her son Lu Xingchen had also broken through to Foundation Establishment.

When her daughter Lu Xingyue returned from her Sect mission, she also had hope of attempting Foundation Establishment.

Her son Lu Xingyang, with a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, also had hope of Foundation Establishment in the future, as long as he Cultivated diligently.

She also had two other children, with Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade Spiritual Roots respectively, who also had hope of Foundation Establishment in the future, as long as they Cultivated diligently.

At this moment, she felt her life was complete.

“Zhiyue, Xingchen’s achievements today are inseparable from your care and guidance over the years. You’ve worked hard.”

Lu Changsheng held Xia Zhiyue’s hand and said gently.

“Husband, it’s not hard. Meeting Husband is the luckiest thing in Zhiyue’s life.”

Xia Zhiyue’s eyes reddened as she said softly, her heart filled with deep love and gratitude for Lu Changsheng.

She knew that without Lu Changsheng, she and her younger brother would likely not have the life they had today.

“Xingchen, consolidate your Realm well.”

Lu Changsheng said to his son, then went to comfort Xia Zhiyue properly.

Xia Zhiyue had a Spiritual Nurturing Body, and now that he had broken through to Core Formation, their sixth child might bring some surprises.

A few days later.

After comforting Xia Zhiyue, Lu Changsheng came to Bishui Lake and found Bai Ling.

He planned to spend the next period of time well with this girl, Bai Ling, and also to use the Yin Yang Fusion Pill.

“Daddy!”

Bing’er had been entrusted to Bai Ling’s care these days, and upon seeing Lu Changsheng, she immediately cried out in joyful surprise.

“Brother!”

Bai Ling, in a snow-white dress, had an exquisite and pure face, and flawless fair skin. Under the sunlight, her facial skin glowed with a translucent, sacred beauty.

However, her clear black and white eyes, like peach blossoms, exuded a dreamy, enchanting charm, stirring one’s heart and making one involuntarily lost in them.

Both girls, dressed in snow-white dresses, possessed breathtaking beauty. Standing together gracefully, they resembled a pair of sisters, making even the heavens and earth seem to lose their luster.

However, upon seeing Lu Changsheng, Bing’er immediately let go of Bai Ling and affectionately hugged Lu Changsheng.

A faint dimple appeared on her pale, bloodless, exquisite face, making her utterly adorable.

“Daddy.”

Bing’er called out, her tender, innocent eyes like black gemstones, sparkling with crystal beauty.

Even though it had only been a few days, she seemed to have been separated from Lu Changsheng for years, her eyes filled with longing.

“Bing’er.”

Lu Changsheng dotingly ruffled the girl’s hair, then looked at Bai Ling and called out softly, “Little Ling’er.”

Bai Ling immediately came into Lu Changsheng’s embrace, looking docile and charming.

A moment later, Lu Changsheng watched Bai Ling feed the various aquatic Spirit Beasts in the Family.

After so many years, Lu Changsheng no longer expected to make money by raising Spirit Beasts.

Because to make money in this area, one needed to grow the Spirit Beasts’ feed and refine accelerating growth Medicinal Pills for them.

If this process involved purchasing, the cost would be too high.

Moreover, raising Spirit Beasts had a very long cycle; even simple growth required several years, or even decades.

It could only be said that for a Family business to make money, it had to grow large.

Otherwise, there would be no significant competitiveness.

“Bing’er, are you sleepy?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng asked Bing’er.

“Daddy, Bing’er isn’t sleepy.”

Bing’er immediately looked wronged, her bloodless, pink lips pouting.

Her clear, innocent eyes seemed to be veiled with mist, as if tears were about to fall.

“Alright, alright, not sleepy, not sleepy.”

Lu Changsheng had always been soft-hearted, and seeing Bing’er’s pitiful appearance, he couldn’t help but soften.

Subsequently, he tried to hand Bing’er over to Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen.

But Bing’er simply refused to leave him at this time.

Facing this situation, Lu Changsheng felt a headache for a moment.

He felt that picking up Bing’er was like having a child between a husband and wife, needing to be avoided.

“Should I just be a beast?”

Lu Changsheng looked at Bing’er’s exquisitely featured face, and a hint of evil thought arose in his heart.

Although he wasn’t sure about Bing’er’s situation.

He knew that the Bing’er in front of him was very, very extraordinary.

If she could bear children, the child born would definitely be extraordinary!

It was just that Bing’er’s situation was special, her body was like an Yin Corpse, and he didn’t know if she could bear children.

“Daddy.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng looking at her, Bing’er immediately called out affectionately, her voice tender and sweet, innocent and pure.

“…”

Lu Changsheng’s evil thoughts dissipated upon seeing this.

He decided to wait and raise her until she was more sensible.

Otherwise, seeing that look now made him unable to act.

A long time later, Lu Changsheng felt that this was not a solution either.

He spoke, “Bing’er, Daddy is going to sleep, do you want to come along?”

Since Bing’er wanted to be by his side, then so be it, it wouldn’t affect anything.

“Mm-hmm, Bing’er will be with Daddy.”

Bing’er blinked her bright eyes, like black gemstones, showing no resistance whatsoever.

That night, the room was silent.

Bing’er had been coaxed to sleep by Lu Changsheng, lying on the bed like an exquisite porcelain doll.

Her long, dark hair spread out on the pillow, a thin blanket covered her, and her pale, graceful figure was indescribably slender and captivating.

Especially the two beautiful legs exposed below, straight and long, with elegant curves, and toes like crystal clear pearls…

The only minor flaw might be that her skin was too pale, even somewhat ghastly.

Lu Changsheng quietly watched the sleeping girl before him, and thinking of digging her out of the earth脉, he still felt a sense of unreality, of illusion.

As if sensing Lu Changsheng’s gaze, Bing’er’s long eyelashes trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Seeing Lu Changsheng looking at her, her small face immediately lit up with happiness, and she unconsciously murmured “Daddy,” then closed her eyes, as if dreaming a beautiful dream.

Bai Ling, beside her, looked at Bing’er, and a hint of maternal tenderness flowed in her beautiful eyes.

She greatly envied all the wives and concubines in the Family who had given birth to children.

But she herself had been unable to conceive a baby, so she often helped take care of children in her daily life to make up for the regret.

This led to her having a hint of maternal radiance, despite her personality not yet being fully mature.

“Little Ling’er, it’s alright. As long as you take this Medicinal Pill, you’ll be able to conceive a baby then.”

Lu Changsheng watched Bing’er for a while, then flicked an isolation barrier at her, looked at Bai Ling beside him, and said gently, taking out the Yin Yang Fusion Pill.

This bottle of Yin Yang Fusion Pill was divided into Yin Pill and Yang Pill.

Besides helping with pregnancy, they also offered some benefits to both the male and female parties.

Because a child’s talent is not only related to the parents’ talent but also to their physical condition.

These two Medicinal Pills could bring both individuals’ conditions to their current Peak.

However, the effect of the Yin Pill would be far greater than that of the Yang Pill.

Because in matters of pregnancy and childbirth, the mother has a greater influence on the child’s talent.

Therefore, when the Yin Pill improved the child’s Spiritual Root talent, it would also indirectly nourish the mother’s body.