Chapter 461: What if Xiyue doesn’t mind?

“Is Qingyi truly clear about her choices or her own opinions?”

“Life is a journey of Cultivation, and all experiences are scenery along the way. If you encounter a beautiful view, you can stop and take a look.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, saying, “Moreover, the Great Dao is long and arduous. If there are two or three trusted companions to support each other and walk through the vast years together, isn’t that also a great fortune?”

Chu Qingyi did not retort. After a moment of silence, she softly asked, “Lu Daoyou, why did he abandon the Sword Dao?”

Although she didn’t know if Lu Changsheng’s words were true.

But the expulsion of poison by Sword Qi back then, as well as the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture he passed on to her, all indicated that his Sword Dao talent was extraordinary and he had put a lot of thought into it.

Under such circumstances, choosing to switch to other methods truly puzzled her.

“Didn’t I say it? There are too many beautiful things in the world. If you put all your thoughts into one aspect, you will overlook and miss other beautiful things.”

Lu Changsheng squeezed Chu Qingyi’s smooth Jade hand and continued, “When I Cultivated the Sword Dao, I was also extremely obsessed, dedicating myself entirely to the Sword Dao. But as I practiced, I gradually lost interest in other things, even unwilling to try or come into contact with them, with a hint of disdain deep down.”

“But later, I obtained a Talismans Cultivation Technique, and after a brief understanding, I found that I was more interested in Talismans.”

“After that, due to Family needs, I delved into spiritual plants, spiritual chefs, brewing, Alchemy, and Artifact Refining, and discovered that all the myriad methods under heaven and the hundred arts of Cultivation are full of charm.”

Lu Changsheng walked side by side with Chu Qingyi on the street, smiling as he spoke.

“Lu Daoyou’s talent and brilliance are rare in Qingyi’s life.”

“But for us Cultivators, Cultivation is the foundation.”

Chu Qingyi pursed her lips, glanced at Lu Changsheng, and said.

She had heard of Lu Changsheng’s reputation as being ‘skilled in both Alchemy and Talismans.’

She didn’t expect that besides Sword Dao, Alchemy, and Talismans, Lu Changsheng had also delved into so many other skills.

He even switched from a Sword Cultivator to a Talismans Cultivator, and now he’s switching to another method.

Could this person be a Reincarnation of a celestial being?

Besides the Sword Dao, Chu Qingyi also understood some other Cultivation Techniques and Spells, and the hundred arts of Cultivation.

But these were all used for cultivating sentiments and drawing inferences when encountering a Bottleneck in Cultivation.

She would never spend much time and effort on these, nor did she have that much time and effort.

However, Lu Changsheng was even younger than her, yet he had spent so much time and effort and still possessed such a Cultivation Realm, which was astonishing and incredible.

Even though she had always been hailed as a Genius, she felt inferior when facing Lu Changsheng at this moment.

“Qingyi’s words, I naturally agree with.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, saying, “But life is but a hundred years, like a mayfly for a day. What does Immortality have to do with me?”

“Even if you and I achieve a Golden Core, enjoying five hundred years of life, it’s just entering another cage. It’s better to have a beautiful companion, a house full of descendants, walk hand in hand in the Mortal world, and enjoy life while you can.”

“Even if you waste your entire life, you won’t have any regrets. If you only focus on Cultivation, and look back, half your life has been lonely and cold, can your Dao Heart truly be without regret?”

After Lu Changsheng finished speaking, he said with emotion, “I am different from Qingyi. I came from humble beginnings and have seen many Loose Cultivators who, regardless of their families, abandoned their lovers and friends, wandering in all directions, just to seek Immortality. In the end, they ended up poor and lonely, buried in the wilderness, achieving nothing in the Dao.”

“Who can say their Dao Heart wasn’t firm? It’s just that life is like a game of chess, and once a move is made, there are no regrets.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Chu Qingyi and said sincerely, “I am not persuading Qingyi to give up Cultivation or the Sword Dao. I just hope that when Qingyi Cultivates, she also pays more attention to the scenery around her. Only then can she live a life without regrets.”

Chu Qingyi carefully chewed on Lu Changsheng’s words and felt that they indeed made sense.

She had been adopted by her Master, Yun Wanchang, since childhood and had high hopes placed on her.

Therefore, ever since she could remember, she had regarded Cultivation as her duty and sole goal.

And she was born with a Sword Heart; she could basically learn any Sword Art or Cultivation Technique as soon as she started, and Master it quickly. So, after dedicating her time and energy to the Sword Dao, she gradually lost interest in other things.

“Lu Daoyou has a broad mind, he is no ordinary person.”

Chu Qingyi said in a low voice.

She knew that Lu Changsheng wanted to persuade her, and she also agreed with his philosophy.

But she had her own thoughts and principles, and it wasn’t so easy to sway her.

Moreover, she really didn’t know how to deal with such feelings.

“Hahaha, I’m just a common person, a common person who couldn’t be more common.”

Lu Changsheng knew it wouldn’t be easy to persuade the other party, so he laughed and led Chu Qingyi to a nearby jewelry store.

Chu Qingyi, like a young wife, let him lead her, pondering his words, and feeling that Lu Changsheng was very strange.

He was different from most of the people she usually interacted with.

Before Core Formation, there were many fellow Sect members, or Disciples from other Immortal Sects, who wanted to pursue her.

But these people all treated her as a high and mighty Fairy, never like Lu Changsheng.

For a moment, she didn’t know how to describe him: shameless, rogue, or unrestrained and casual?

“Come, Qingyi, try this. I think it suits you very well.”

Just as she was pondering, Lu Changsheng held a plum blossom tassel hairpin in his hand and wanted to put it on her.

Chu Qingyi’s heart skipped a beat. She wanted to say something, but looking at Lu Changsheng’s clear and natural eyes, she didn’t know what to say and let him tie up her high ponytail.

His movements were very skillful, and he didn’t take advantage of her.

But looking at Lu Changsheng’s gentle and intimate expression and actions, Chu Qingyi’s heart, which had just barely calmed down, became a tangled mess again, and her beautiful eyes showed a hint of shyness.

“Tsk, as expected, beauty needs no adornment. However, Qingyi still looks better as she was before, heroic and valiant, with overwhelming Sword Intent.”

Lu Changsheng stroked his chin, looked at her twice, and said with a smile.

Normally, Chu Qingyi’s eyebrows were dark like ink, and her sword-like eyes were clear and cold, requiring no excessive ornamentation or embellishment.

Now, with their simple disguise, Chu Qingyi no longer carried her usual cold arrogance. With her hair tied up, she exuded a gentle and elegant aura of a virtuous wife and loving mother, making one want to tease her thoroughly.

Lu Changsheng immediately kissed Chu Qingyi’s fair and delicate cheek.

Chu Qingyi’s expression instantly turned flustered, and her beautiful eyes were filled with shyness and anger.

Didn’t this person say he wouldn’t force her?

He had been holding her hand earlier, and now this…

Seeing the smiling receptionist in the nearby shop looking at them, Chu Qingyi glared at Lu Changsheng in annoyance and whispered, “Lu Daoyou, didn’t we say that was enough before…?”

“Yes, I said Qingyi doesn’t need to force herself out of guilt.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, and under Chu Qingyi’s annoyed gaze, he leaned in slightly and said, “If Qingyi doesn’t like it, just say it directly.”

Chu Qingyi: “…”

This person was indeed as rogue as ever, taking an inch and wanting a mile.

But for some reason, she seemed to have gotten used to it.

“I saw that Qingyi never said anything and didn’t show any rejection, so I thought she didn’t dislike me doing this.”

Lu Changsheng said softly, and before his words finished, he leaned towards Chu Qingyi’s delicate lips.

“Mmm~”

Chu Qingyi’s expression turned extremely shy. She wanted to resist, but she didn’t dare to use too much force, so she could only purse her pink lips and gently push him away.

After a few breaths, she said with a flushed face and anger, “You, you went back on your word!”

Even with her good temper, she was somewhat annoyed at this moment.

Lu Changsheng looked at Chu Qingyi, whose beautiful eyes were clear and watery, and whose expression was shy and annoyed, and whispered, “I just saw that Qingyi seemed to have something on her mind, and I hope Qingyi can be happier.”

Chu Qingyi: “???”

Don’t you understand why I have something on my mind?

And is this how you cheer people up?

Chu Qingyi pulled Lu Changsheng out of the shop, pursed her lips, and continued to pluck up her courage, whispering, “Lu Daoyou, I have no interest in matters of love between men and women, and I cannot let Xiao Xiyue down…”

“What if Xiao Xiyue doesn’t mind?”

Lu Changsheng suddenly spoke.

“???”

Chu Qingyi was stunned, completely bewildered.

But thinking that if there wasn’t this Junior Sister relationship, and she didn’t have to worry about her Master’s scolding, it seemed like she wouldn’t be so resistant…

She quickly composed herself and shook her head, saying, “Lu Daoyou, it has nothing to do with Xiao Xiyue. I am currently focused on Cultivation and have no interest in matters between men and women.”

“I understand, Qingyi.”

Lu Changsheng said with a dejected expression.

“Lu Daoyou, all successful Cultivators in the world are devoted to Cultivation, indifferent to the seven emotions and six desires, and to love between men and women. With your celestial talent, you should prioritize Cultivation.”

Chu Qingyi felt a little unbearable and said, feeling that Lu Changsheng wasting his talent on matters of love was a complete waste.

“The seven emotions and six desires are human nature. If Immortality requires abandoning them, what’s the point of Cultivating?”

Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.

“Qingyi thinks I’m obsessed with women and love?”

“But everyone has their own Dao. I abandoned the Sword Dao to experience various Great Daos, and I found that this is the Dao I want.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Chu Qingyi with a serious expression.

“This…”

Chu Qingyi heard these incredibly candid yet Demonic Path-like words, and for a moment, she didn’t know what to say.

So she also became his Dao?

If he failed to pursue her, it would make his Great Dao incomplete, right?

She sighed and said, “Beauty, whether male or female, is of no benefit to Cultivation; it is merely a minor side path. With your celestial talent, you should be able to see through it.”

“That’s why I said I’m a common man. I love beautiful women, just as Qingyi loves swords. It has nothing to do with the Great Dao or the Small Dao.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t argue, instead he chuckled softly.

Chu Qingyi stopped speaking.

She knew that in her current situation, if she continued to argue with him, she would only be influenced by him.

Lu Changsheng didn’t care, and continued to stroll casually, holding Chu Qingyi’s hand with a frank expression.

“This scoundrel is truly shameless.”

Nangong Mili of the Wu Xiang Realm looked at this scene, her face cold and disgusted, and cursed again, feeling that Lu Changsheng was quite suitable to be a Demonic Path member.

However, thinking that Lu Changsheng clearly had the strength but was still willing to coax Chu Qingyi and herself, she felt that he was quite good this way.

Otherwise, if he acted as wantonly as some Demonic Path Cultivators, it would be utterly repulsive.

Although Great Dream Immortal City was prosperous, it was far from satisfying Lu Changsheng’s procurement needs.

Whether it was some rare Materials he wanted to buy, or Earth Rank Bloodline Water-elemental Dragon Yao Beast, he couldn’t buy them directly. He had to wait for auctions and trade fairs.

When passing by a pavilion and seeing the three characters ‘Heaven Knowing Tower’ written on it, Lu Changsheng took Chu Qingyi inside and inquired if there was any intelligence about the Tian Yuan Secret Realm and information about Qingyun Sect and Bihu Mountain.

A moment later.

“Heaven Sword Sect’s Cloud Sword Peak has Broken Through to Nascent Soul and, along with Xuanjian Zhenjun, ambushed and killed the attacking Heavenly Fiend True Monarch in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm.”

“Heavenly Fiend True Monarch’s Physical Body was shattered, and he barely escaped by relying on his Nascent Soul.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Jade Slip information, completely astonished.

Although he knew there were Nascent Soul cultivators fighting outside during the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, and Tianyuan Zhenjun had also mentioned there were three Nascent Soul cultivators outside.

But he never expected that the third Nascent Soul True Lord would also come from the Heaven Sword Sect.

It was Cloud Sword Peak, who had suppressed Demonic Path Cultivators in Nine Heavens Immortal City back then!

“This person formed a Supreme Golden Core, and fifty or sixty years ago, he was already called the foremost person beneath Xuanjian Zhenjun. Now that he has Broken Through to Nascent Soul, it’s understandable,” Lu Changsheng murmured to himself.

The Heaven Sword Sect gaining another Nascent Soul True Lord was absolutely a major event!

It even concerned the future direction of Jiang Country.

Especially since these two Nascent Soul True Lords seemed to be fierce individuals.

Previously, Xuanjian Zhenjun single-handedly fought against two Nascent Soul cultivators from Jin Country.

Now, this Sword Saint Monarch, who had just Broken Through to Nascent Soul, nearly ambushed and killed a Nascent Soul True Lord with Xuanjian Zhenjun, clearly demonstrating his extraordinary abilities.

“Could it be that what Yun Wanchang told me about the Wilderness War was Heaven Sword Sect’s intention to expand Jiang Country’s territory?”

“Or, since Liang Country and Yue Country are constantly in conflict, Jiang Country and Yue Country want to take the initiative and start a Cultivation World war?”

Lu Changsheng speculated in his heart.

It was naturally a good thing for Jiang Country to gain another Nascent Soul True Lord.

However, the resources required for a Nascent Soul True Lord’s Cultivation were also immense.

As a Sect Old Ancestor, if they didn’t go out to seek Opportunity and resources, the most common way was to seize resources through war.

“Qingyi, do you know about Sword Saint Monarch’s Breakthrough?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of the Qingyun Sect high-ranking individual beside him and asked aloud.

“Yes, Sword Saint Monarch had already Cultivated to Core Formation Peak and had been waiting for the Opportunity to Break Through to Nascent Soul.”

“Xuanjian Zhenjun deduced that Sword Saint Monarch’s Breakthrough Opportunity was located in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, which is why the Tian Yuan Secret Realm was sealed years ago; it was because Sword Saint Monarch was attempting to Break Through to Nascent Soul.”

Chu Qingyi said softly.

Although this matter was a secret, now that the Tian Yuan Secret Realm incident was over, it was no longer considered a secret.

“Sword Saint Monarch Broke Through to Nascent Soul in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm!?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised in his heart.

He had heard before that the Tian Yuan Secret Realm had Nascent Soul Opportunity, and he thought it was false news, that someone was intentionally muddying the waters.

He didn’t expect the rumor to be true; this newly promoted True Lord successfully Broke Through in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm.

“Yes, I heard from the Grand Elder that for Core Formation to Break Through to Nascent Soul, it doesn’t just depend on personal foundation, but also on the blessings of heaven and earth, and the subtle Luck.”

“The Tian Yuan Secret Realm not only has a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein, but also a certain cosmic trend, making it very suitable for Sword Saint Monarch to attempt his Nascent Soul Breakthrough.”

Chu Qingyi spoke, explaining this.

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

He had heard from Honglian about Core Formation Breaking Through to Nascent Soul.

It not only emphasized the right time, place, and people, but also involved the subtle Luck of heaven and earth.

Therefore, in order to Break Through to Nascent Soul, many people would wait for the right time and Opportunity.

“Is Xuanjian Zhenjun also a diviner?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of what Chu Qingyi had just said about Xuanjian Zhenjun’s deduction, and he couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, asking aloud.

“Yes, Xuanjian Zhenjun’s divination skills are extraordinary; he is a top divination Master in our Jiang Country.”

Chu Qingyi nodded gently.

“These people who can become Nascent Soul True Lords are not simple, especially this Xuanjian Zhenjun. Not only is his combat power astonishing, but he also understands divination.”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, feeling that dealing with Core Formation True Persons was fine.

He should try to avoid contact with Nascent Soul True Lords and those who understand divination.

Although divination can only deduce a vague outline.

But for these people, as long as they deduce that you have a problem, it’s troublesome.

However, his Family had the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine suppressing Luck, so as long as he wasn’t noticed, he thought there wouldn’t be a big problem.

He continued to ask, “Qingyi, now that the Heaven Sword Sect has an additional Nascent Soul True Lord, will they launch a Wilderness War or a Cultivation World war?”

“The Heaven Sword Sect intends to develop the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range. As for a Cultivation World war, I am not clear at the moment.”

Chu Qingyi said so.

Currently, in the Jiang Country Cultivation World, apart from the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, there were not many Spiritual Veins available for development.

Heaven Sword Sect would not even consider mountain ranges like Falling Cloud Mountain Range.

Even if they were to develop, it would be up to forces like Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Yu Ling Sect to decide based on their own circumstances.

“Understood.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that once the Heaven Sword Sect decided to develop, it would inevitably affect other Immortal Sects and forces.

“Qingyi, if you Cultivate to Core Formation Peak and want to attempt a Nascent Soul Breakthrough, can you use the Heaven Sword Sect’s Cultivation grounds?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng thought of a question.

He remembered that Qingyun Sect’s Spiritual Vein was not Fourth-Rank and could not support a Core Formation cultivator’s Nascent Soul Breakthrough.

So he was curious if Yun Wanchang could go to the Heaven Sword Sect to Break Through if she Cultivated to Core Formation Peak.

After all, the Four Great Immortal Sects of Jiang Country were connected by a common spirit, so borrowing a Spiritual Vein Cultivation ground for a Breakthrough seemed reasonable.

“If we pay a certain price, it should be possible.”

“However, a Nascent Soul Breakthrough requires the right time, place, and people, as well as an Opportunity in the subtle Luck, so most people choose to go out and temper themselves, seeking Nascent Soul Opportunity.”

Chu Qingyi said after a slight thought.

Although Fourth-Rank Spiritual Veins were rare, according to Qingyun Sect’s records, there were still quite a few Fourth-Rank Immortal Cities in the Southern Wilderness.

As long as one paid the price, going to these Immortal Cities to Break Through would be the same.

Although the Four Great Immortal Sects were connected by a common spirit, it was uncertain whether the Heaven Sword Sect truly wished for them to produce Nascent Soul cultivators.

After all, the Four Great Immortal Sects sounded like they were on the same level.

But everyone knew that Jiang Country only had one overlord: the Heaven Sword Sect!

“Fellow Daoist Lu, if you wish to attempt a Nascent Soul Breakthrough in the future, you can first visit several Fourth-Rank Immortal Cities.”

Chu Qingyi said softly.

In her opinion, with Lu Changsheng’s talent, he would definitely be able to attempt a Nascent Soul Breakthrough in the future.

“I’m just asking.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He still had a long way to go before reaching Nascent Soul.

Perhaps the System would draw a Fourth-Rank Spiritual Vein someday, so he wasn’t in a hurry about these things now.

However, from Chu Qingyi’s words, he realized that the relationship between the Four Great Immortal Sects was not as good as it appeared on the surface.

It was normal to think about it.

Currently, the Four Great Immortal Sects were stable.

But if Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, or Yu Ling Sect produced a Nascent Soul True Lord, could the balance still be maintained?

Could a single Jiang Country Cultivation World truly support so many Nascent Soul True Lords?

Immediately after, Lu Changsheng looked at the latest information and intelligence regarding Qingyun Sect and Bihu Mountain.

From it, he saw that Qingyun Sect’s Immortal Master Qingyi was missing in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, and Bihu Mountain’s Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng was attacked by a Core Formation True Person in the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, suspected to have perished within the Secret Realm.

“How come you, Qingyi, are just missing, while I am suspected of perishing in the Secret Realm?”

Lu Changsheng said, feeling a bit displeased when he saw this information.

“Although Heaven Knowing Tower is an intelligence organization, it’s impossible for them to verify every single detail. Some intelligence information is self-judged.”

“I am an Elder of Qingyun Sect. As long as the Sect has not confirmed the situation, the outside world will not report information about my demise.”

Chu Qingyi looked at Lu Changsheng’s expression and suddenly found it a bit amusing, saying softly.

“Understood.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, thinking that since such a thing had happened to him, his wives, concubines, and children at Lu would certainly be worried.

Although they could sense that he was still alive through the Xumi Tree King and their Spiritual Pets at Lu, worry was still inevitable.

“Since there’s nothing else, it’s time to go back.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, his desire to flirt fading a little.