Chapter 589: The black tortoise guards the sea and predicts good or bad luck; Lu Qingxuan manages the family!
Great Dream Immortal City.
Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, a wave of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi swept through.
However, for a place like the City Lord’s Mansion, which contained a Tier 3 Spiritual Vein, this level of Spiritual Qi fluctuation was truly insignificant.
After a long while, by a pool of water.
“You stupid turtle, you finally advanced to Tier 2! If you didn’t Breakthrough soon, Young Miss would really stew you into turtle soup!”
Lu Wangshu looked at the icy blue turtle in front of her, which was enveloped in surging blue water waves and cold Qi, and scolded it in a sweet voice.
When she was four years old, her Father Lu Changsheng gave her this Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle as a pet.
She loved this Spirit Beast very much, actively feeding it every day, and often riding it to Bishui Lake to fish.
But as time went on, one after another of the Lu’s Spirit Beasts advanced to Tier 2, and even her younger sister Lu Linghe’s giant panda advanced to Tier 2, yet her Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle still showed no signs of movement.
After arriving at Great Dream Immortal City, it was only by relying on the many water-attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials she acquired that it finally reached Tier 2.
However, with this growth rate, she had already given up hope for the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle to advance to Tier 3.
After all, ‘one turtle feeds three generations, people leave but the turtle remains’ was no joke.
Even if a large amount of resources were spent on feeding it, the growth rate of such a long-lived Yao Beast was difficult to significantly improve.
If she continued to pour resources into it, she might go bankrupt.
It would be better to find her Old Ancestor and act cute to ask for another Spirit Beast.
“Woo woo woo.”
Having advanced to Tier 2, the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, whose shell was already more than ten feet wide, looked very wronged.
One must know that the lifespan of a Spiritual Turtle far exceeded that of ordinary Yao Beasts.
It had advanced to Tier 2 in less than sixty years, which could already be called incredibly fast.
Of course, this speed was also inseparable from the feeding of Lu Wangshu and Lu Changsheng; otherwise, it would have taken at least a hundred years to hope for Tier 2.
“Now that you’ve advanced to Tier 2, you’ve also mastered new spell abilities, such as flight. Show it to me.”
Lu Wangshu looked at the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle in front of her and said.
Although riding a giant turtle greatly affected her image.
But perhaps due to the filter effect, she still liked this Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle that had grown up with her, and felt that riding a turtle also had a unique kind of fun.
The Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle immediately responded cheerfully, then cold Qi permeated its feet, its shell glowed with icy crystal luster, and it controlled a遁光 to fly up.
However, it had just advanced to Tier 2 and was not yet familiar with the Bloodline spells it had acquired, so it directly hit the Formation Restriction not far away with a ‘bang’ and fell on its back.
“You silly turtle, stupid turtle! As expected, I can’t have any expectations of you! Even after advancing to Tier 2, you’re still a silly turtle!”
Lu Wangshu said expressionlessly, her desire to replace her Spirit Beast instantly reaching its peak.
This Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle was only good for annoying her; there was no point in keeping it anymore!
“Woo woo woo—”
Although the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle was stupid, as a Tier 2 Spirit Beast with Heaven Rank Bloodline, it was still very intelligent, looking at Lu Wangshu with eyes full of grievances, indicating that it was just not yet familiar with its abilities.
Then it flipped over and got up, showing off its other abilities after advancing to Tier 2 as if asking for praise.
“Mysterious Turtle Suppresses the Sea to Foretell Good and Bad Fortune!”
Lu Wangshu’s beautiful eyes showed some surprise when she heard one of the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle’s abilities.
“Woo woo woo!”
The Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle immediately nodded, indicating that it was very sensitive to danger, good fortune, and misfortune, and could vaguely foretell, be vigilant, and provide early warnings.
“So, you silly turtle, you’re not completely useless after all.”
As a Cultivator who had received an excellent education, Lu Wangshu knew how practical this ability was!
It could completely serve as half a Diviner or Fortune Teller!
Since the latter could foretell good and bad fortune, couldn’t she try to find Opportunity in Great Dream Marsh?
However, thinking that her number one enforcer Lu Lingxiao was not present, Lu Wangshu suddenly felt that some of the fun was missing.
After all, treasure hunting and exploration were like playing games; doing it alone was really a bit boring.
Moreover, Lu Lingxiao’s Eye Technique, the Qi Observation Technique, could discern where Spiritual Qi was abundant and where treasures might be.
Although she also Cultivated Eye Techniques, she could only improve her eyesight and see through illusions, which was far incomparable to Lu Lingxiao.
“Since that’s the case, I’ll give you another chance to perform well.”
Lu Wangshu said to the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle.
Afterward, she also tested the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle’s combat capabilities.
Its attack and escape abilities were only at the normal level for a Heaven Rank Bloodline.
But in terms of defense, it was extremely overpowered.
Regular spells from an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator could not harm it at all.
Regular spells from a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator could basically be免疫 if it retracted into its shell.
Only Late Stage Foundation Establishment spells could cause it some damage.
It could be said that this Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle was a top-tier tank!
Once the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle’s Realm was stable and its spell abilities were proficient, Lu Wangshu eagerly went to Great Dream Marsh to explore and try her luck.
Since exploring alone was too boring, and her younger sister Lu Linghe often clamored to go out and experience, she also brought the latter along this trip.
Although Lu Linghe was only an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
But with her Dual Cultivation of body and pháp, a full set of high-quality Spiritual Artifacts, as well as Talismans, Puppets, and a Tier 2 Spirit Beast, she was undoubtedly superior to countless other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
“Xiao He, you must obediently listen to your older sister, okay?”
Ling Zixiao did not stop her daughter from going out with Lu Wangshu.
She was in charge of the City Lord’s Mansion and had busy daily affairs, so she didn’t have much time to take care of and accompany her daughter. Therefore, she was willing for her daughter to go out and play with Lu Wangshu.
As for Lu Wangshu’s habit of teasing her daughter, it was just playful banter between sisters, and she didn’t take it to heart.
“Mother, don’t worry!”
Lu Linghe, dressed in a red fitted skirt, had her usual bun hairstyle changed to a high ponytail, appearing agile and lively, giving off a heroic and valiant aura.
“Wangshu, if you encounter any situation, immediately crush the sensing Talisman.”
Ling Zixiao further instructed Lu Wangshu.
She was quite confident in her husband’s precious daughter.
As a Talisman Cultivator, possessing many Tier 3 Talismans, and with the treasures given by her husband, it could be said that as long as she didn’t encounter a Tier 3 Demon King or a Core Formation True Person, basically no one was her match.
Even a False Core True Person encountering Lu Wangshu in a direct confrontation would likely suffer defeat.
“Aunt, you can rest assured.”
Lu Wangshu replied playfully, then embraced Xiao He and left the Immortal City through the City Lord’s Mansion’s passage.
“Sister, where are we going?”
Lu Linghe looked at the endless sea, a Wind-Fire Wheel appeared under her feet, and she held the Black Dragon Spear, her small face filled with excitement.
“Don’t rush into exploration; it’s about destiny.”
Lu Wangshu said leisurely, releasing her Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle.
“Stupid turtle, if you can’t sense a great Opportunity, I’ll stew you and let Xiao He eat you!”
She said fiercely to the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle.
Then she handed a fishing rod to Lu Linghe, and the sisters sat cross-legged on the Cold Jade Mysterious Turtle, quietly fishing and drifting aimlessly.
Bihu Mountain.
Now that Lu Family Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng had broken through to Core Formation and become Dao Companion with Immortal Master Xiao Xiyue of Qingyun Sect, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family was truly flourishing and prosperous.
Basically, every once in a while, Loose Cultivators would come to Bihu Mountain to pay respects, wanting to join the Lu Family, serve as Guest Elder, or even sell themselves as servants and become apprentices.
In the guest reception hall, Lu Qingxuan finished receiving a visiting Foundation Establishment Cultivator and gently rubbed his temples.
Although his Family was a Core Formation Family.
He would still personally meet with any Foundation Establishment Cultivators who came to visit.
On one hand, it showed respect.
On the other hand, his Family was prominent and attracted attention, so other forces might try to plant spies within his Family.
And he had awakened the Taiyi Divine Soul, his Divine Sense reached the Core Formation Realm, and he had also mastered the Art of Observing Forms, which allowed him to discern the other party’s situation and the truthfulness of their words.
So, in the past year, he had exposed many people with ulterior motives and obtained much information from them.
“Young Master.”
After walking out of the hall, the maid Little Yu called out, reminding him of his remaining tasks for the day.
This maid was someone he had picked up from Qingyun Town, or rather, his older sister Lu Qingqi had picked up for him.
Originally, the latter wanted to join Qingyun Sect, but after bringing her back, Lu Qingxuan taught her cultivation methods and gave her a normal salary.
After four years of getting along, Little Yu ultimately chose to continue serving as Lu Qingxuan’s maid, and now she had become his confidante.
“Good.”
Lu Qingxuan nodded, then carried a Storage Pouch and went to various courtyards to deliver this month’s reward resources.
Although such tasks could be given to others to do.
But in his opinion, delivering these reward resources personally carried a sense of encouragement.
He could also use this Opportunity to become more familiar with his Family’s brothers, sisters, and younger generations, and increase the Family’s recognition.
After finishing his tasks, he took the maid Little Yu to the dining hall.
“Younger brother!”
Just then, a woman in a black skirt with delicate features rushed over and called out to Lu Qingxuan. It was Lu Miaohuan’s daughter, Lu Qingqi.
“Sister, is something wrong?”
Lu Qingxuan looked at this sister, who was half a year older than him, and smiled.
“I have something to tell you.”
Lu Qingqi had a somewhat carefree personality. She directly pulled Lu Qingxuan aside and whispered, “This time in Jinxia Valley, I inadvertently heard that some Family disciples were associating with a group of unknown Loose Cultivators and engaging in bullying.”
“Then I went and caught a few people to question them, and they said that for the past year, people had been inviting them to gatherings, relic explorations, and gambling…”
Although she did not manage Family affairs, after breaking through to Foundation Establishment half a year ago, her younger brother Lu Qingxuan had arranged for her to be stationed in Jinxia Valley.
When she arrived at Jinxia Valley, she couldn’t restrain herself and secretly went out to play. After arriving at the Jin Family Town, she unintentionally heard some news.
Lu Qingxuan’s originally gentle and refined face instantly turned cold.
As the Family Head, he had long been aware of this situation.
Ever since Father broke through to Core Formation and formed a Dao Companion relationship with Xiao Xiyue, Lu has become the undisputed overlord in this area.
Under such circumstances, other Family forces dared not offend Lu.
Even an ordinary Lu Family disciple, walking outside, would be flattered by others.
Besides some forces attempting to insert spies into Bihu Mountain, they would naturally send people to interact more with Lu Family disciples and insert spies through them.
Even if he was vigilant about such matters, it was difficult to completely prevent them; he could only try his best to guard against them.
Now, hearing his older sister’s words, he immediately realized that the situation he was worried about had indeed occurred.
“Do you know who they are?”
Lu Qingxuan took a deep breath and asked his older sister.
“I’m not sure about the specifics. After I heard about this, I caught a few people to question them, and then I came back to tell you. Didn’t you tell me before that you were most worried about this kind of situation?”
Although Lu Qingqi was carefree, she had a very good relationship with her younger brother and strongly supported his career as Family Head.
“If you have nothing to do, older sister, let’s make a trip to Jinxia Valley.”
Lu Qingxuan pondered for a moment and said.
“I haven’t eaten since I got back.”
Lu Qingqi immediately said.
Ever since Bihu Mountain had the Five Qi Pot, the food quality had greatly improved. She had snuck out to Jinxia Valley because she found the Grain Abstinence Pill too bland.
“You’ve worked hard, older sister.”
Lu Qingxuan shook his head helplessly and went to the dining hall with his older sister for a meal.
After the siblings had eaten their fill, Lu Qingxuan thought for a moment and then went to Bamboo Cloud Courtyard to pay his respects to his aunt, Lu Miaoyun.
He briefly explained the matter and borrowed the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet.
This Tier 3 Puppet had always been kept in Bihu Mountain for emergencies.
“Just go ahead and do it.”
Lu Miaoyun had always treated Lu Qingxuan like her own son. She handed him the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet and said softly.
As a Family grows, such things are inevitable.
In the early years, Bihu Mountain also experienced instances of bullying men and women, and Lu Ping’an even dealt with a few cases.
Now that such a trend has reappeared in the Family, it must be curbed!
Several days later.
Bihu Mountain, in front of Biyun Peak, was surrounded by Lu Family disciples.
Seven Lu Family disciples and five non-Family disciples were kneeling in the center of the plaza.
For Lu Qingxuan, as long as he had a general clue and was willing to spend time, investigating the misdeeds of Family disciples was as easy as turning over his hand.
With just a few questions, he could tell whether the other party was lying.
Then, by employing the Six Desires Heart Demon Art, a single thought could reveal the entire sequence of events clearly.
“Our Lu Family has Family rules: no bullying men and women, no rape, abduction, or acts of oppression that damage the Family’s reputation!”
“Especially when interacting with other Family forces, you must follow etiquette and rules. You must not privately delve deep or engage in personal利益來往! If such a situation arises, you must report it to the Family!”
Lu Qingxuan, dressed in a green robe, spoke coldly, his face expressionless, as he looked at the twelve individuals before him.
The matter was not very serious.
It was merely that some forces deliberately sent people to interact with Lu Family disciples, indulging in extravagant pleasures, and through so-called ‘ruin explorations,’ gambling, and even giving female concubines to Lu Family disciples, they formed a relationship of interests.
However, this trend must not be allowed to grow; it must be curbed!
As his voice fell, a green Flying Sword shot out from his hand, like a dazzling streak of light.
“Puff, puff, puff—”
The five non-Family disciples were instantly decapitated, blood splattering.
“Family Head, spare us!”
“Qingxuan!”
All the Lu Family disciples were startled by this scene.
They had not expected this younger brother, this older brother, who was usually gentle, kind, and humble, like a refined gentleman, to be so ruthless.
He had actually killed five people without a word.
The remaining seven Lu Family disciples, seeing Lu Qingxuan, couldn’t help but panic, fearing that Lu Qingxuan would execute them as well.
Although two of them were sons of Lu Changsheng, their talent was ordinary, and their mothers were common maids, so they were not favored in Bihu Mountain.
It was precisely because of this that they were corrupted and indulged in pleasure.
“If you violate this, you will be punished with flogging and expelled from the Family!”
“Considering that you all carry the Bloodline of Lu and the matter is not yet severe, you will only receive thirty lashes and have your basic welfare benefits deducted for three years!”
Lu Qingxuan, no longer his usual gentle self, said coldly.
“Execute the punishment!”
Immediately, several Lu Family disciples stepped forward and whipped the seven Lu Family disciples.
The whip used for this punishment was no ordinary whip; it was called the Wolf Venom Whip.
When it struck the body, the force was brutal, like wolf fangs tearing, and the wounds were difficult to heal, causing a piercing pain that went straight to the bone. It was used by most Family forces for punishment.
As the whip struck, the seven individuals’ faces instantly twisted in agony, their backs a bloody mess, crying out in pain.
But at this moment, no one dared to plead for them.
After all, the seven had been in the wrong first.
And Lu Qingxuan was clearly using this Opportunity to kill a chicken to warn the monkeys, to curb the unhealthy trend within the Family!
Moreover, the scene was so grand, and Lu Ping’an, Lu Yun, Lu Wangshu, and others, as well as several of the Family’s principal wives, had not appeared, indicating their tacit approval of the matter.
Under such circumstances, who in the crowd would dare to plead?
Furthermore, Lu Qingxuan’s earlier action, killing five non-Family disciples with a single sword, had also intimidated everyone present.
They realized that this older brother, younger brother, uncle, and maternal uncle of theirs was not as gentle and refined as he appeared.
“Ah—”
One Lu Family disciple fainted directly after enduring ten lashes from the pain.
“Someone, treat his injuries. When he wakes up, continue the execution!”
However, Lu Qingxuan merely said coldly.
In this manner, the seven completed their flogging amidst cries of pain, their backs a bloody mess.
“Alright, send them back for treatment.”
Seeing this, Lu Qingxuan didn’t say anything further. He called for people to send the seven back to their residences, and the matter temporarily came to an end.
Lu Qingqi, seeing her younger brother leave, immediately rushed up to him and leaned in to ask, “Younger brother, won’t doing this be a bit too much?”
Even she felt that her younger brother was somewhat frightening and had gone too far.
“Our Family has just been promoted to an aristocratic Family, and our momentum is strong. Every action is closely watched, and Family disciples are flattered wherever they go. It’s easy for them to become complacent, arrogant, and corrupted by others, thereby ruining the Family’s reputation and ethos.”
“Consider the Five Elements Wang Family and many other great Families; they are all clear examples.”
Lu Qingxuan had read many Family histories and deeply understood the importance of Family ethos. His making a big fuss over a small matter today also had the intention of rectifying the Family’s conduct.
“After today, these outsiders will only fear me, be afraid of me. As for the other few…”
“After all, they are Father’s Bloodline, the Family’s brothers… it’s not good to go too far. Serving as a warning is enough.”
“Even if they are unwilling and hold resentment, in the face of major right and wrong, they will still acknowledge it.”
Of course, there was one more thing he didn’t say.
Although the basic welfare benefits for Lu Family disciples were the same, in reality, it was still an elite education.
These ordinary disciples, even if they harbored resentment, couldn’t stir up any trouble.
“It would be much better if Father and Elder Brother handled this kind of thing. I feel that what you’re doing, little brother, will still make some people unconvinced.”
Lu Qingqi whispered, feeling that her younger brother was somewhat unfamiliar today.
Her younger brother’s good reputation within the Family before would likely be affected by today’s events.
“Father has many things to be busy with after breaking through to Core Formation, and he still needs to Cultivate. How can he worry about these things? Elder Brother is the same.”
“As I am now the Family Head, it is naturally my responsibility to do this.”
Lu Qingxuan smiled and said, “But this matter is largely thanks to older sister.”
“I didn’t do anything, but little brother, what kind of spell did you use before that made someone speak immediately…?”
Lu Qingqi saw that her younger brother was still the same, so she didn’t pay too much attention and returned to her usual carefree demeanor.
Although they were siblings, they were like brother and sister in their daily interactions.
“I hope that after today’s events, the Family members can restrain their Heart-Nature and curb this unhealthy trend.”
After parting ways with his older sister, Lu Qingxuan prepared several Medicinal Pills for healing, tonics, and Spirit Fruits, and went to visit the seven individuals from before.
After he finished being busy, he returned to his residence and crushed several jade Talismans.
Other Family forces had embedded spies within Lu and tried to win people over, and he naturally had his own arrangements in this regard, inserting nails into other forces.
Just like the Jin Family of Golden Dragon Ridge.
Even a direct daughter was swayed by his Six Desires Heart Demon Art, leading her to commit a grave mistake and fall into his hands, ultimately forcing her to submit and be used by him.
It was precisely because of this that he curbed such matters with thunderous means.
His parents had long been stationed in Great Dream Immortal City, and his elder brother was out. He had to ensure that nothing went wrong within the Family and uphold the name of an aristocratic Family!