Chapter 474: Honglian was born and headed to Jin State!

Time flew by, and in a flash, three months had passed.

Since the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was about to be born and Lu Changsheng was preparing to go to Jin Country, during these days, besides refining the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, he spent all his other time accompanying his wives, concubines, and children.

Under his diligent efforts over these three months, Xia Zhiyue finally conceived her sixth child, and Zhao Qingqing also conceived her second child.

The two women had received his special care for a long time but had not been able to conceive, so now it could only be said that effort pays off.

Besides the two women, another concubine named Lin Qingyu also became pregnant.

Not long ago, she took a Foundation Establishment Pill and, with Lu Changsheng’s help, successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng celebrated properly with her, and as a result, she had good pregnancy luck and conceived within a few days.

However, this woman had a Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, and now that she had broken through to Foundation Establishment, it would indeed be a pity if she didn’t conceive one or two more.

“Master.”

On this day, Lu Changsheng was inspecting the Lu Family Academy with his wives and concubines.

Suddenly, Xumi Grotto-heaven’s voice sounded in his mind, indicating that the peach wood spirit embryo had shown signs of activity.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately looked delighted, knowing that the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was about to be born.

He immediately waved his hand, indicating that the inspection for today was over.

No matter what, education was a major plan for the Family and the future of the Family, and it absolutely could not be ignored or have problems.

“Father, please rest assured.”

“My husband is right.”

“We respectfully follow Father’s teachings.”

The wives, concubines, and Lu Family disciples beside him all responded.

After a few instructions, Lu Changsheng came to the Xumi Grotto-heaven.

He saw that the peach wood spirit embryo, which had originally been flowing with auspicious light and absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, was now radiating divine light, incredibly beautiful, and emitting a fragrant aroma that made one’s pores expand and heart feel refreshed.

“Such an extraordinary phenomenon at the birth of a spirit embryo is truly astonishing.”

Lu Changsheng sighed with emotion, quietly watching the peach wood spirit embryo before him.

In Chang Sheng Hall, Lu Miaoge, who was in seclusion Cultivating, also felt some movement and walked out of the hall.

Her cloud-like hair was tied high, and she wore a simple yet elegant plain white dress, her figure tall and graceful, appearing very ethereal.

Seeing the astonishing phenomenon not far away, like flowing immortal light from the peach wood spirit embryo, she said with some surprise and doubt, “Changsheng, is Senior Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus about to finish shaping her Physical Body?”

“Hmm, it looks like it won’t be long now.”

Lu Changsheng smiled slightly, held his wife’s fair and smooth slender hand, and sat down at a nearby jade table, brewing tea with spiritual spring water, chatting, and waiting for the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus to be born.

He had already told Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Ling Zixiao, and the other women about the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, so they all knew her situation.

Thinking that with the birth of the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, he could also leave with peace of mind, Lu Changsheng called Ling Zixiao, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and others to meet and get acquainted with the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.

The birth of the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was a bit slower than Lu Changsheng had anticipated.

After waiting for more than half a month, the radiant peach wood tree stump finally exploded with a bang.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Countless wood chips, like shimmering and beautiful flower petals, danced and floated down.

Immediately after, a goddess, pure white and flawless, even fairer and more delicate than white jade, as if naturally formed, walked out from the magnificent and dreamlike rain of flowers.

Her figure was graceful and lithe, her black hair shimmering, flowing down to her waist, covering her back like sheep-fat white jade.

Her neck was long and slender, her shoulders finely sculpted, her arms like soft orchids, her waist slender, and her legs like jade.

Her beauty was even more exquisite, difficult to describe even with words like ‘peerless beauty’.

Her whole being possessed a beauty that gathered the essence of heaven and earth, as well as a calm elegance and noble grace refined by years.

“Young Master.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus looked at Lu Changsheng, her beautiful eyes, tinged with a pink glow, filled with joy and excitement.

Reshaping her Physical Body was something she had yearned for since she awoke.

Now, she had finally succeeded in reshaping her Physical Body!

And she reshaped her Physical Body using a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Embryo.

Not only would she be able to return to her Peak within a few hundred years, but she even had hopes of advancing further.

At this moment, she was incredibly joyful.

“Excellent!”

Lu Changsheng observed the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus before him, his eyes filled with appreciation.

Before, through the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus’s Divine Soul state, he could tell that her appearance was exquisite and beautiful, truly peerless.

Now, having reshaped her Physical Body through the peach wood spirit embryo, her charm had not diminished in the slightest; it had even advanced further, achieving true perfection, an immortal posture, divine bones, and a captivating elegance, as if she had stepped out of a painting.

“Congratulations, Senior Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, on reshaping your Physical Body.”

Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao immediately congratulated the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus before them.

Even though they knew that this Senior Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus would surely become their sister in the future.

However, the other party was, after all, a Nascent Soul True Lord.

Even if she was not at her Peak now, she was still a Core Formation True Person, so they held a respectful attitude.

“Congratulations, Senior Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, on reshaping your Physical Body!”

Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, Qu Zhenzhen, Bai Ling, Bing’er, and the other women also offered their congratulations.

“Fellow Daoists are truly too polite; just call me Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus knew that the women before her were all important wives who shared the Dao with Lu Changsheng.

In the future, she would most likely become their sister, so she naturally wouldn’t put on airs and said with a smile.

“Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, aren’t you cold?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng looked at the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus speaking with the women and asked.

“Ah!?”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus heard this and was a bit confused, not understanding what he meant.

However, the next moment, she reacted.

She had just finished reshaping her Physical Body and was not like her previous remnant soul state; now she was unclothed.

Thinking that she was revealing her jade-like body in front of Lu Changsheng and so many people, even though she had once been a Nascent Soul True Lord, she was now extremely shy.

Especially since Lu Changsheng was openly admiring her body with an appreciative gaze, she felt even more ashamed and wished she could find a place to hide.

Lu Miaoge immediately took out a robe and handed it to the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus gently raised her slender hand, and the shimmering wood chips from the exploded peach wood spirit embryo were directly condensed by her into a magnificent red palace dress.

Although she used this peach wood spirit embryo to shape her Physical Body, the remaining Materials were still precious and rare.

Especially the nine crystalline petals on the tree stump, like unpolished jade, could be refined into a Lifebound Treasure.

“Buzz!”

Nine peach petals slowly drifted onto her beautiful black hair, vibrant and radiant, adding a unique beauty to her.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Miaoge. I am a spirit embryo body, and these spirit embryo remnants are compatible with me. Long-term wear is beneficial for my Cultivation.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was also someone who had seen grand occasions; she was only shy for a moment before returning to normal, her voice light and pleasant.

“Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, what is your current strength?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus before him and asked with some curiosity.

Although the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus had just been born and was only at the third stage.

But as a spirit embryo body, her Foundation was profound and would definitely not be weaker than a High Grade Golden Core!

“Young Master, my current cultivation and magical power are comparable to a High Grade Golden Core.”

“It’s just that my spirit embryo has just formed, and I haven’t Cultivated any Cultivation Technique. My previous Divine Ability and methods cannot be used, and my Magic Treasure has not been refined. So, in terms of combat power, I can only be considered an ordinary Early Stage Core Formation.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus spoke.

Originally, she could have continued to nurture in the spirit embryo, and even Cultivate with the help of the spirit embryo, completing the Cultivation Technique.

However, she knew that Lu Changsheng had many matters to entrust to her, so she devoted all her time and energy to reshaping her Physical Body.

Now that her Physical Body had just been reshaped, she broke out of the embryo, which was equivalent to a blank slate Core Formation. If she were to fight someone, she could only rely on the suppression of her magical power.

“Ordinary Core Formation.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He knew that this ‘ordinary Core Formation’ did not refer to a useless Low Grade Core Formation Cultivator, but rather a Medium Grade True Core Formation Cultivator.

“However, if I use some methods, I can contend with some Middle Stage Core Formation Cultivators.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus added.

Although in her current situation, many spell techniques and Divine Abilities could not be used.

But at her Peak, she was, after all, a Nascent Soul True Lord, and she still had some trump cards and secret arts.

If she really had to fight to the death, not to mention Middle Stage Core Formation, she even had a chance to severely injure a Late Stage Core Formation Cultivator.

However, she felt that there was no need to show off or speak too boastfully about such matters.

“Good, I’m preparing for a long journey and need you to oversee the Lu Family.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t pay too much attention to her combat power and spoke.

He had been accompanying his wives, concubines, and children at home all this time, waiting for the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus to be born, and then he would go to Jin Country.

Now that the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was born, he naturally had no intention of delaying any further.

“Please rest assured, Young Master, Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus will certainly look after the Lu Family’s affairs.”

The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus’s voice was soft and pleasant, like a gentle breeze.

After speaking, she looked at Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and the other women and said, “At that time, I will also need guidance from you, Fellow Daoists.”

“Fellow Daoist Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, you are too polite.”

Lu Miaoge, Ling Zixiao, and the others quickly said.

Although the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus was completely unpretentious and addressed them as equals, they still felt a bit reserved when facing her.

Lu Changsheng didn’t say anything about this.

Things would naturally get better once they spent more time together.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng explained the general situation.

Red Lotus’s main task was to take over his usual duties.

Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and imparting Cultivation Techniques.

For Alchemy, it naturally involved the Foundation Establishment Pill, Breakthrough Pill, and other rare Medicinal Pills that required Red Lotus’s expertise to refine.

As a High Grade Third Grade Alchemist, her skill level was a major step above Lu Changsheng’s, so refining the Medicinal Pills needed by Bihu Mountain was naturally effortless for her.

As for Artifact Refining, it was to forge a few Magical Artifacts for the Lu Family as needed.

Currently, the main project was the Qi Refining Pagoda that Lu Changsheng envisioned forging using the ‘Burning Heart Flame’.

Lu Changsheng had been very interested in this Qi Refining Pagoda at the time, but he was too busy, so construction hadn’t even begun yet, and he planned to entrust it to Red Lotus.

With Red Lotus being a Third Grade Artifact Refiner and a Third Grade Formation Master, forging this Qi Refining Pagoda was even more suitable for her than for Lu Changsheng.

Moreover, his trip to Jin Country would likely only last about a year; if it didn’t work out, they could still collaborate on forging it after he returned.

As for the final task of imparting Cultivation Techniques, it was something Lu Changsheng had thought of entrusting to Red Lotus from the very beginning.

After speaking, Lu Changsheng extracted the ‘Burning Heart Flame’ from the System space, allowing it to float directly within the Xumi Grotto-heaven.

Then, he removed his imprint from the ‘Dongxuan Treasure Mirror’ and handed it to her.

Red Lotus glanced at the invisible and colorless Burning Heart Flame, then, after receiving the ‘Dongxuan Treasure Mirror’, she said seriously, “Please rest assured, Young Master!”

Lu Changsheng’s actions made her feel a sense of trust.

“Oh, and there’s this Magic Treasure too; you can reforge it when you have time.”

Lu Changsheng pulled out another Magic Treasure, which was precisely Immortal Master Bai Feng’s Lifebound Treasure.

When he killed Immortal Master Bai Feng, he obtained three Magic Treasures.

The set of nine small arrows was useful to him now.

He had previously looked down on the Immortal Master’s flying Magic Treasure, so he gave it to his daughter, Lu Wangshu, for her to Cultivate the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.

As for this small platinum mountain, he had originally thought of reforging it himself to use as a Body Cultivator method.

But again, he was working day and night, with numerous tasks, and simply had no time or energy left for Artifact Refining.

Even in the area of Talismans, he only occasionally drew some now.

“Hmm!?”

Ling Zixiao looked at the small platinum mountain, which was the size of a watermelon yet exuded a thick, heavy aura, and couldn’t help but take a second look, saying, “How is this Magic Treasure somewhat similar to Immortal Master Bai Feng’s Lifebound Treasure?”

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised, not expecting Ling Zixiao to recognize this Magic Treasure at a glance.

It seemed Immortal Master Bai Feng’s reputation was indeed quite significant.

However, it also indicated that Ling Zixiao had been paying attention to the situation in the Cultivation World.

He smiled and said, “Yes, it is Immortal Master Bai Feng’s Lifebound Treasure.”

“Ah!?”

Ling Zixiao was stunned, looking at Lu Changsheng with a bewildered expression.

Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and the other women beside them also looked at their husband with expressions of surprise and doubt.

Even though they hadn’t traveled far from home, they had heard of Immortal Master Bai Feng’s great name.

He had once challenged Qingluan True Person and later took control of Qingluan Immortal City, serving as its City Lord.

However, what was most astonishing was that shortly after becoming City Lord, Immortal Master Bai Feng was inexplicably killed, with the circumstances unclear.

But now, Immortal Master Bai Feng’s Lifebound Treasure had appeared in their husband’s hands.

Could it be…?

But this was too shocking!

Although their husband had just happened to go to the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range around the time Immortal Master Bai Feng fell, it couldn’t be such a coincidence, could it!?

Moreover, Immortal Master Bai Feng was an old-brand Core Formation True Person; his ability to take control of Qingluan Immortal City spoke for itself.

At that time, their husband had just broken through to Core Formation, and didn’t even have a Magic Treasure; even if he formed an Immortal Golden Core, it was impossible for him to kill Immortal Master Bai Feng, right!?

“This matter is quite a coincidence, Miaoge, Miaohuan, Zixiao, do you remember the treasure map from that group of rogue Cultivators in Hongye Valley…”

Lu Changsheng smiled and began to simply recount the events concerning Immortal Master Bai Feng.

Since the topic came up, he had nothing to hide.

Furthermore, he was about to leave for Jin Country, and his wife was always a bit worried about his strength, making her prone to anxiety.

And merely saying he was fine wouldn’t suffice; revealing this incident would allow his wife to have a clearer comparison and understanding of his strength, so she wouldn’t worry excessively.

“This…”

“I never imagined that Immortal Master Bai Feng was actually killed by my husband…”

After listening, Ling Zixiao and the other women were all in a daze, their faces filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Even Ling Zixiao, who usually trusted Lu Changsheng’s strength the most, was surprised at this moment.

After all, she recognized Immortal Master Bai Feng’s Magic Treasure because she had read about his life and knew his formidable reputation.

Although he came from a Loose Cultivator background, his rise could be called a legend.

It was only after encountering Qingluan True Person that he was forced to flee to Jiang Country, causing his reputation to be obscure for nearly a century.

But his eventual return and control of Qingluan Immortal City were enough to prove his extraordinary strength.

Yet, such a person was suppressed and killed by their husband, which was simply unheard of.

Red Lotus, on the other hand, remained calm, finding it perfectly normal.

Although Lu Changsheng had only recently broken through to Core Formation at that time, and didn’t have Divine Abilities or a Lifebound Treasure.

But not having a Lifebound Treasure didn’t mean he didn’t have other Magic Treasures.

Not to mention anything else, the ‘Dongxuan Treasure Mirror’ he had casually given her was clearly a top-tier Magic Treasure.

Under such circumstances, if you told her Lu Changsheng had no Magic Treasures, she wouldn’t believe it for a second!

And the Burning Heart Flame, a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire that could stir up others’ inner fire and seven emotions and six desires, could also be considered incomparably precious.

Yet Lu Changsheng used it for the Cultivation of the Lu Family disciples.

How could someone in such a situation be lacking in means!?

In her opinion, the reason Lu Changsheng trusted her so much was actually a form of self-confidence!

Absolute confidence in himself!

“Husband, I heard that Qingluan Immortal City still has no City Lord. Couldn’t you go and take control?”

Lu Miaohuan’s beautiful eyes sparkled with interest as she said this.

Qingluan Immortal City was a famous Immortal City they had heard of since childhood.

Now, unknowingly, their husband had surpassed the City Lord of such an Immortal City.

If they could take possession of such an Immortal City, it was simply thrilling to imagine.

“Currently, Qingluan Immortal City is jointly controlled by Jiang Country and Jin Country, with both countries arranging an acting City Lord. How could he take control? Miaohuan, you must not speak carelessly about such matters elsewhere.”

Lu Miaoge saw her sister’s expression and immediately spoke softly.

Although she spent most of her time in Cultivation, she also kept an eye on information regarding the Cultivation World.

She knew that Immortal Master Bai Feng’s incident had caused a great stir, only to be overshadowed by the Tian Yuan Secret Realm matter.

If the news were to spread, it would likely cause great trouble.

“I know, I was just saying it casually.”

Lu Miaohuan pouted.

“Hehe, Immortal Master Bai Feng had previously pledged allegiance to the Immortal Sect of Jin Country and was pushed to the forefront, completely different from Qingluan True Person in earlier years. So, Qingluan Immortal City has actually always been controlled by Jiang Country and Jin Country.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, knowing his wife’s temperament, and revealed some secrets.

After explaining Red Lotus’s duties, Lu Changsheng instructed Xumi to pay attention to Red Lotus’s situation and inform Lu Miaoge of any developments. If he wasn’t present, Xumi was to follow Lu Miaoge’s arrangements.

He then handed the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet to Ling Zixiao.

With the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet, Ling Zixiao and Lu Miaoge could carry it for protection when they went out to do things, to avoid accidents.

Another aspect was that since he had just come out of the Tian Yuan Secret Realm, some people might visit, and he occasionally needed to make an appearance.

In such cases, the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet could perform illusions and disguises.

Core Formation True Persons might be able to detect traces of the illusion.

But the Foundation Establishment Cultivators they usually dealt with would absolutely not be able to see through the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet’s illusory disguise.

Moreover, with his current strength, whether he had the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet or not didn’t make a significant difference; it was more effective to leave it at home.

After settling and arranging the Family matters, Lu Changsheng spent several more days with his wives at home before quietly leaving Bihu Mountain.

Originally, he had planned to wait for Bai Ling to give birth.

But it had been a year and a half, with no signs of her going into labor, so Lu Changsheng truly couldn’t wait any longer.