Chapter 564: The extremely talented Lu Baixi and Xiao Xiyue are striving for the Core Formation!
Several days later.
Lu Changsheng walked out of the Hall of Longevity full of energy, asked Qu Zhenzhen to cultivate another batch of Spirit Nurturing Lotuses through the Myriad Spirit Bottle, then informed Lu Miaoyun, and left Green Lake Mountain for Great Dream Immortal City.
Next, he would help Xiao Xiyue form her core.
He couldn’t leave during this process, so he planned to leave the Golden-winged Heavenly Peng in the Immortal City to guard against any unexpected situations.
Ten days later, Lu Changsheng arrived at Great Dream Immortal City.
“Lu Lang, Brother, Daddy!”
In the City Lord’s Mansion, his daughter, Lu Mengchan, was already able to eat and run, and had begun to learn to read and write with her mother, Meng Xiaochuan.
However, after not seeing him for over a year, she felt a bit unfamiliar with him, her father.
His daughter, Lu Baixi, had awakened her complete bloodline inheritance half a year ago and had begun cultivating.
Her cultivation method was not the conventional nine levels of Qi Refining; it was somewhat similar to a demonic beast’s Qi refining and breathing, reaching the mid-stage of the first tier in just half a year.
Besides her astonishing talent, her accumulation was also incredibly profound!
She had been accumulating her foundation since she was in the womb, and the spirit medicines she had consumed in her childhood were worth nearly a million spirit stones.
“Daddy, Mommy said I could ask you, what does this mean?”
Lu Baixi, with her delicate appearance and a snake pattern on her forehead, came to Lu Changsheng’s side, extended her fair and tender little hand, and a dense, primitive rune appeared on it.
She had obtained her bloodline inheritance and could cultivate according to her bloodline instincts.
However, she only had a partial understanding of this inherited knowledge.
During the process, she had asked her mother, Bai Ling, but Bai Ling completely didn’t understand. She had asked Meng Xiaochuan, but Meng Xiaochuan also found it obscure and difficult to understand.
Although Honglian could answer her questions, Honglian had been in seclusion cultivating during this time.
So, the little girl could only keep these questions to herself.
“Hmm.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the rune appearing on his daughter’s palm, his brows slightly furrowed.
This was a kind of primitive treasure pattern, like flower, bird, and beast patterns, or dragon and phoenix seals, explaining some profound and mysterious cultivation method, which he also couldn’t understand.
“Let Daddy take a look.”
Lu Changsheng would definitely not say that he didn’t understand.
Otherwise, wouldn’t his tall and mighty image in his daughter’s heart collapse?
Through the Fiery Golden Eyes, he peered into the origin and attempted to analyze it. Lu Changsheng seemed to see a snake immortal with a human body and a snake tail, a dignified and holy face, dancing gracefully, and beautiful music echoing in his ears.
“Is this the cultivation method of the demon race?”
“It is said that the cultivation method of the demon race is very primitive, touching upon heaven and earth from shallow to deep through patterns and divine forms.”
Lu Changsheng saw a lot from the dense runes, as if it was a piece of musical art, or a method for refining the physical body, or a method that could stimulate the potential of the Baishe bloodline.
But he couldn’t describe it in plain language for a while, and could only demonstrate the patterns to his daughter.
Just like many Dao patterns that ordinary talisman papers and jade slips cannot carry, Lu Changsheng felt a bit strenuous when demonstrating these patterns, realizing that this cultivation method was extraordinary.
“Oh~”
Lu Baixi looked at the patterns being demonstrated before her, her little mouth forming an “oh” sound as if she half-understood, then she activated her cultivation method.
After a moment, her entire body glowed, and dense runes lit up, forming a beautiful piece of music, winding around her body and refining her physical body.
During this process, her muscles and skin were incredibly radiant, and it seemed as if these runes were condensing in her meridians and blood. Her tender face exuded a dignified and holy beauty.
After a long time, Lu Baixi’s eyes, which were glowing with a white-gold luster, looked at Lu Changsheng and asked, “Daddy, is it like this?”
Lu Changsheng really wanted to say, how would I know?
But his daughter’s cultivation seemed to be fine.
“That’s right, Xiaoxi is amazing.”
Lu Changsheng smiled and encouraged her.
“But Daddy, I still feel something is not right.”
Lu Baixi tilted her head and said.
Although she couldn’t understand, she could sense it through her bloodline instincts.
“Hiss, is that so? Let Daddy take another look.”
Lu Changsheng signaled his daughter to release the primitive rune again, and he continued to observe.
He concentrated and observed again, noticing some different details.
“Wow, Daddy is amazing!”
After supplementing the details, Lu Baixi’s cool and indifferent face was full of admiration as she spoke.
“Hehe.”
Lu Changsheng, whose brows were a little tired, smiled and rubbed his daughter’s little head, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Afterward, Lu Baixi released another primitive rune and asked her old father for guidance.
Just like that, half a day passed, and Lu Changsheng’s head was a little dizzy.
No wonder Bai Ling and Meng Xiaochuan couldn’t teach this daughter.
Observing this kind of primitive rune was very taxing on the soul and spirit.
If he didn’t have the Taiyi Divine Soul, and his divine sense was only one step away from breaking through to the Nascent Soul level, he simply couldn’t observe with such high intensity.
Moreover, he had never learned this kind of primitive treasure pattern, and he was completely speculating on the deeper meaning based on the foundation of multiple cultivation methods, which was something ordinary people could not do.
If an ordinary cultivator, such as his son Lu Qingxuan, were to come over, he would probably vomit blood and become listless just from looking at it.
“Alright, don’t rush with cultivation, Daddy will teach you later.”
Lu Changsheng sent his daughter away, then rubbed his eyebrows, hugged his daughter Lu Mengchan, who smelled of milk, and asked Meng Xiaochuan about the matters of Great Dream Immortal City during this time.
However, Meng Xiaochuan only took care of her daughter and cultivated, completely not interfering with the affairs of the City Lord’s Mansion, so he could only ask Ling Zixiao later.
In the evening.
Afterward!
Lu Changsheng held Ling Zixiao’s mature and voluptuous graceful jade body and lay on the bed, talking intimately.
“Lang Jun, earlier there was news from the Heavenly Sword Sect saying that there will be a high-level auction in Jiuxiao Immortal City.”
Ling Zixiao leaned weakly and lazily in Lu Changsheng’s arms, softly recounting the matters of the Immortal City.
She had heard about this kind of auction in Jiuxiao Immortal City years ago, but she wasn’t qualified to access it.
Only now did she know that only Core Formation True Persons were qualified to participate in such auctions.
Besides auctioning items, they could also trade freely and exchange some intelligence information.
It could be said that this was a high-end circle organized by the Heavenly Sword Sect.
“I don’t have time to go to this auction. If Honglian wants to go, she can go and take a look.”
Lu Changsheng had some interest in this kind of high-end circle; there should be many rare resources and heavenly materials and earthly treasures inside.
It’s just that he didn’t have time now.
“By the way, Zixiao, is there more detailed information about the situation in Liang and Yue countries in the Immortal City?”
Although Liang and Yue countries had been at war for a year and a half, ordinary cultivators simply didn’t have access to much information, only hearing that the two countries were at war.
“According to the news, a second Nascent Soul True Monarch has appeared in Beast God Mountain, and True Person Tianwu of the Hegemonic Martial Sect in Wu Country failed to break through to Nascent Soul, which is why Liang Country directly started the war…”
“There are even rumors that True Monarch Juejian has already gone to Yue Country to help negotiate…”
Ling Zixiao was in charge of the Immortal City, and her information channels were far superior to those of Green Lake Mountain. She could also obtain some information and intelligence through the Heavenly Sword Sect.
“As expected, it’s related to the Nascent Soul True Monarch.”
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, not surprised.
He continued to inquire, “I heard that the Nascent Soul ancestor of the Hegemonic Martial Sect doesn’t have much lifespan left. Is there any news about this?”
“Well, it is rumored that this Nascent Soul ancestor of the Hegemonic Martial Sect has already passed away, but there is no news on whether it is true or false.”
“Regardless, the war started by Liang Country shows that Wu Country does not have the strength to jointly resist Liang Country with Yue Country at the moment.”
Ling Zixiao’s cheeks were flushed, and she leaned against Lu Changsheng’s arms, whispering.
This kind of war was very complex, and even though she was in charge of Great Dream Immortal City, she couldn’t know the detailed inside story.
For example, besides Wu Country, Yue Country also had the support of Jiang Country. Why did Liang Country dare to start the war like this, and did they reach an agreement with Jin Country?
If Jin Country were to attack Jiang Country at this time, then Jiang Country would be unable to support Yue Country.
Or perhaps Liang Country believed that Jiang Country was currently undergoing pioneering warfare and had no time to worry about Yue Country.
They could only guess about these matters and could not obtain definite information.
“By the way, has Quanzhen contacted you?”
His son, Lu Quanzhen, had set off for Great Dream Immortal City, and according to the speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he should be arriving soon.
“Quanzhen? No.”
Ling Zixiao shook her head softly.
Lu Changsheng nodded and revealed the matter of Xiao Xiyue forming her core, stating that he might not be able to be distracted next.
After Xiao Xiyue broke through to Core Formation, he also planned to reveal his Core Formation through Great Dream Immortal City.
Upon hearing this, Ling Zixiao pondered for a moment and said, “If that’s the case, Lang Jun can demonstrate his identity as a third-tier talisman master in the Immortal City at that time, and then the City Lord’s Mansion can extend an olive branch and become a guest elder…”
“This way, Lang Jun can naturally obtain a third-tier cave mansion and strive for Core Formation.”
“After breaking through to Core Formation in public, Lang Jun can directly meet with the City Lord and serve as the Great Elder or Deputy City Lord of the Immortal City.”
“Afterward, Lang Jun can also release the news that the reason for breaking through to Core Formation was also due to the Immortal City’s assistance.”
“It just so happens that the City Lord’s Mansion has been purchasing talisman materials during this time because the City Lord, ‘True Person Wuchen’, is a talisman master, and after communicating with Lang Jun, he was delighted to find a fellow enthusiast.”
Ling Zixiao knew that Lu Changsheng’s family strategy had always been to ‘build high walls and slowly claim kingship’, so she offered him advice.
“That’s not bad.”
Lu Changsheng pondered, thinking that it was indeed feasible.
All major forces knew that Great Dream Immortal City had changed hands. At this time, it was very normal for the new City Lord to invest in and win over a few rogue cultivators and family cultivators.
And the current City Lord and his wife were focused on cultivation, so it was very normal to offer a few Deputy City Lord positions.
At that time, his Lu family would not only have the Qingyun Sect behind them but also the Great Dream Immortal City force, making it perfectly reasonable to send their children to Great Dream Immortal City for development.
“Okay, I’ll do as you say, Zixiao.”
Lu Changsheng kissed his wife’s cheek.
“This concubine will arrange it later.”
Ling Zixiao smiled sweetly.
She was in charge of the Great Dream Immortal City’s forbidden formation. As long as she made arrangements in advance, it wasn’t difficult to create a false appearance of breaking through to Core Formation.
Of course, the premise was to fake a normal True Core.
If you wanted to fake a High-grade Golden Core, the heavenly resonance and auspicious sounds would be quite difficult.
“Let’s just go with a Fifth-grade True Core.”
Lu Changsheng thought for a moment, feeling there was no need to fake something too poor, considering his age.
Furthermore, if he faked a Low-grade Flawed Core, how embarrassing would it be to be called a low-grade Mixed Core later?
“Mhm~”
Ling Zixiao thought the same.
A High-grade Golden Core was too astonishing, while a Low-grade Flawed Core was at the bottom of the Core Formation hierarchy of contempt, so a True Core was just right.
“Oh, right, Zixiao.”
At this moment, Lu Changsheng brought up the matter of the *Can Tong Qi* with Ling Zixiao.
He explained that he had a cultivation technique that could utilize magical artifacts exceeding one’s own grade to drive a cultivator’s improvement, allowing them to comprehend the true meaning within the artifact and break through bottlenecks.
“The only drawback of this *Can Tong Qi* is that excessive borrowing will cause the foundation of one’s magic power to be affected by the artifact’s origin, leading to assimilation.”
“But as long as this magical artifact shares the same origin as your cultivation technique, Zixiao, it won’t be affected at all. It can even utilize the assimilation of the artifact’s origin to unleash the effects of your Dragon’s Roar Physique.”
While at home, Lu Changsheng had thought about forging a compatible artifact for Ling Zixiao using this method.
Under circumstances where this compatible artifact suited her, it would be best if it could form a balance with the Dragon’s Roar Physique, releasing and utilizing its effects.
Although Ling Zixiao’s Dragon’s Roar Physique had been resolved by the Yin-Yang Creation Scripture, its effects were almost gone, essentially providing only the boost of a medium-grade spirit physique.
If the full potential of the Dragon’s Roar Physique could be released and utilized through the *Can Tong Qi*, then Ling Zixiao’s talent would instantly surpass countless others, allowing her to easily form a Core and potentially reach the Nascent Soul stage!
“*Can Tong Qi*…”
Ling Zixiao was thoughtful, knowing that once this method was used, she wouldn’t be able to casually change her cultivation technique or life-bound artifact in the future.
She didn’t mind this point.
The Twelve Capital Heavenly Demon God Art she was currently cultivating was a top-tier technique, capable of reaching the God Transformation stage.
“Okay, husband, give me this *Can Tong Qi* later, and I’ll see if I can cultivate it.”
Ling Zixiao replied with a light smile, adding a touch of invisible majesty to her dignified elegance.
“Hehe, with your comprehension, Zixiao, there will definitely be no problem.”
Lu Changsheng chuckled, “If you feel the Twelve Capital Heavenly Demon God Art isn’t suitable, Zixiao, you can switch to another technique now.”
“I think this technique is quite good, so there’s no need to switch.”
Apart from the Yin-Yang Creation Scripture, the Brahma Demon True Saint Art, and the recently acquired Vajra King Ming Art and Divine Art of a Hundred Refinements, Ling Zixiao had read all the cultivation techniques currently available to the Lu family.
Among these techniques, the Twelve Capital Heavenly Demon God Art ranked high.
Especially since this technique condensed twelve demon gods, allowing one person to form an array, which greatly suited her intentions.
The only drawback, if any, was that this technique belonged to the Demonic Path, making it inconvenient to use in front of ordinary people.
“Mhm.”
Lu Changsheng nodded and continued chatting with Ling Zixiao.
Early the next morning.
“Daddy!”
When his daughter Lu Baixi saw Lu Changsheng, her eyes immediately sparkled, filled with hope and joy, expressing her desire to learn and cultivate.
Seeing his usually lukewarm daughter so enthusiastic, Lu Changsheng naturally indulged her.
But after less than half a day, his head felt a bit dizzy, so he told Lu Baixi to go digest things first and then find Hong Lian to practice and relax.
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.
He had originally planned to relax properly, but his little daughter Lu Baixi came to him every day to ask about cultivation, leaving him mentally numb from all the questions.
But with his daughter coming to ask about cultivation, how could he, as her father, not teach her?
But teaching… those original runes were truly making his head spin.
This was the first time Lu Changsheng realized how difficult it was to comprehend a profound cultivation technique!
“Jinpeng, for the time being, you will follow Zixiao’s orders.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t stay long, preparing to return to Jade Lake Mountain. He released the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, indicating that it should follow Ling Zixiao’s orders during this period.
“Huh?”
Looking at the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Lu Changsheng paused, wondering if it could read demon script.
His daughter Lu Baixi’s original runes were giving him a headache. If the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng could teach her, wouldn’t the problem be solved?
Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng: “???”
“Master, the original runes of each race are different…”
As a third-tier Demon King, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng possessed a certain degree of intelligence. It explained that ‘demon race’ was just a general term, and the demon script and original runes of each race were vastly different, so it didn’t recognize them.
“It’s fine. Since you’re also a demon, you can try to comprehend them. Maybe it will be beneficial for you too.”
Lu Changsheng said aloud.
He wasn’t just fooling it.
He could tell that his daughter’s individual original runes could piece together an extremely top-tier cultivation technique.
Although his daughter’s current runes were basic, comprehending them thoroughly could lead to broader understanding.
“Yes, Master.”
Hearing this, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng could only agree.
Ling Zixiao, who was nearby, found the situation somewhat amusing.
She also knew about Lu Baixi’s bloodline inheritance and had tried to comprehend it, but it was very taxing and consumed her mental energy.
If there was nothing urgent at Jade Lake Mountain, she wouldn’t mind spending more time comprehending it.
But as the manager of Great Dream Immortal City, she currently didn’t have the time or energy to study these runes.
“Come, come, Xiaoxi. Daddy has things to be busy with. This is Big Jin. You can ask Big Jin about your cultivation problems from now on.”
Lu Changsheng called his daughter Lu Baixi over and introduced her to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.
Although the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng didn’t release any aura or pressure, his daughter Lu Baixi was still a little afraid.
This was the dangerous intuition from a demonic beast, telling her that the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng was extremely dangerous.
However, Lu Changsheng told her not to be afraid. After a simple interaction between the person and the peng, Lu Baixi sweetly called out ‘Uncle Big Jin’ and asked about the runes.
Although the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng couldn’t understand them, as a demonic beast with True Spirit bloodline, it was extraordinary. Its eyes shone brightly, as if a blazing sun, perceiving the profound mysteries within.
“Alright, I’m off.”
Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng was relieved, thinking to himself that the family tradition of having spirit pets look after the children couldn’t be forgotten.
If only he had known earlier that Jinpeng could also read them, would he have needed to have a headache every day!
Since the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng was left in Great Dream Immortal City, lacking a mount for travel, Lu Changsheng indulged himself a bit and directly used the Misty Dust Banner to teleport back to Jade Lake Mountain.
“Sister Miaoge, I’ll trouble you to look after Jade Lake Mountain during this time.”
Now that Lu Ping’an was out adventuring, and Lu Wangshu, Lu Lingxiao, and others had all gone to Great Dream Marsh, if the family encountered any situation, only Lu Miaoge could step forward to resolve it.
“Changsheng, don’t worry.”
Lu Miaoge said gently.
Immediately after, Lu Changsheng left Jade Lake Mountain, activated Chu Qingyi’s communication token, stating that he was going to help Xiao Xiyue form her Core, and asked her to bring him to Rainbow Cloud Peak.
Chu Qingyi already knew about Xiao Xiyue forming her Core, but she was still a little worried and asked about her junior sister’s success rate.
“Don’t worry, Xiyue forming her Core is a sure thing, guaranteed to be a High-grade Golden Core.”
Lu Changsheng held her hand and said directly, his voice full of confidence.
Chu Qingyi had great confidence in Lu Changsheng and was happy for her junior sister.
But seeing Lu Changsheng holding her hand while they talked about her junior sister, she felt a surge of shame in her heart and tried to pull her hand away from Lu Changsheng’s grasp.
“Qingyi, after Xiyue breaks through to Core Formation, how about I tell her about us?”
Lu Changsheng said, holding her hand tightly.
This Sword Immortal Fairy was cold and proud in front of outsiders, but she had the personality of a submissive little wife.
Therefore, when facing her, Lu Changsheng often displayed a somewhat forceful attitude.
“No, no…”
Looking at Lu Changsheng’s affectionate and resolute gaze, Chu Qingyi whispered, “Fellow Daoist Lu, could you give me a little more time?”
“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”
Lu Changsheng said with a smile.
Immediately after, he used the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone to seal his magic power and physique, and arrived at Azure Cloud Sect, Rainbow Cloud Peak, with Chu Qingyi.
Xiao Xiyue was attempting to break through to Core Formation not in her cave dwelling, Bright Moon Abode, but in a side hall of Rainbow Cloud Palace.
It was a pity Yun Wanshang wasn’t there, otherwise Lu Changsheng felt it would be quite interesting for him and Xiao Xiyue to form their Cores in the side hall.
In a side hall of Rainbow Cloud Palace.
Lu Changsheng quietly gazed at the exquisite figure before him, clad in a pure white dress, with black hair like a waterfall and a beautiful, clear face.
Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged, her meticulously tidy dress outlining her figure’s curves with extreme clarity. She was like a jade carving crafted by divine hands, or perhaps a painting, completely still.
The aura around her constantly shifted, cold and proud, like the bright moon in the nine heavens, radiating brilliance. At times, she seemed like a lofty female immortal, emanating an aura of the Dao’s indifference and Heaven’s impartiality, making her awe-inspiring and unattainable.
This was the Taishang Oblivion Art!
But the next moment, she opened her eyes.
The cold and proud aura calmed, like a gentle breeze drifting through a deep valley, or a woman standing in the misty rain of Jiangnan. She was no longer unattainable or ethereal.
“Changsheng…”
Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Changsheng before her, and deep within her heart, ripples of love surged.
This feeling, this scene, this person, are the Great Dao!
Her heart had returned, her heart belonged, where her heart was, there was peace!
The beautiful eyes of the Moon Palace Fairy flowed with tenderness and love.
“Xiyue.”
Lu Changsheng vaguely remembered when they broke through to Foundation Establishment in Azure Cloud Market City. This moment was just like that moment.
Their eyes met, and the two tightly, tightly embraced.
Rustling sounds arose. It became increasingly difficult to distinguish one from the other, and a great sun and a bright moon slowly rose above their heads.