Chapter 607: Should I call my Taoist friend Changsheng Zhenren or Yangming Zhenren?

“This is Yan Guang Immortal Master of Luoxia Sect.”

Xiao Xiyue, who was beside him, secretly introduced Lu Changsheng.

“So it’s Yan Guang Immortal Master, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t know why the other party was looking for him, but he still smiled and cupped his hands.

“It’s truly enviable that Chang Sheng Immortal Master and Fairy Xiao Xiyue have become Dao Companions, with such deep affection.”

The person who came looked at Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue standing side by side, and said with some emotion and envy.

“?”

Lu Changsheng sensed a different meaning from these words.

Yan Guang Immortal Master smiled gently and continued, “I heard that Chang Sheng Immortal Master is a Talisman Cultivator, a Third-Order Talisman Master. I, Jiang, also have some achievements in the Dao of Talismans, so I would like to spar and learn from Fellow Daoist.”

“Spar and learn? My Dao of Talismans is not worth mentioning, and I have only just broken through to Core Formation, so my skills are not yet proficient. I’m afraid I will disappoint Yan Guang Immortal Master.”

Lu Changsheng refused calmly.

To propose sparring and learning on the first meeting, without ever having met before, was somewhat presumptuous.

But he could feel that this person didn’t have much hostility or malice towards him; rather, there was a hint of… competitiveness, a desire to show off?

“Could this person be Xiao Xiyue’s former admirer?”

Lu Changsheng thought of the other party’s expression and words just now, and guessed in his heart.

As a Disciple of Caiyun Immortal Master and a famous Fairy of Qingyun Sect, it was normal for Xiao Xiyue to be admired by people from other Immortal Sects.

“Chang Sheng Immortal Master is too modest. How can a Fellow Daoist who can become Dao Companion with Fairy Xiao Xiyue be an ordinary person? Moreover, I, Jiang, heard that when Fellow Daoist was at Foundation Establishment, your Dao of Talismans could already suppress False Core Cultivators.”

“I, Jiang, have only been at Core Formation for twenty years. If we spar more, it will also be beneficial to cultivation.”

This Yan Guang Immortal Master continued to speak, his tone unhurried, giving people a very sincere feeling.

“Fellow Daoist overpraises me, those are just rumors.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand, uninterested.

If the other party were a female Cultivator, seeking to spar and discuss the Dao with him, Old Ancestor Lu might be willing to discuss the Dao, and even, if they became closer, impart all his experience in the Dao of Talismans.

But a male Cultivator, who might even be his wife’s early admirer, he truly had no interest.

Immediately, he cupped his hands slightly, indicating that he still had matters to attend to, and left with Xiao Xiyue.

Seeing this, Jiang Yanguang did not pester them further.

He came to spar and learn from Lu Changsheng, naturally not as a devoted admirer, coming to provoke and prove himself superior to Lu Changsheng in front of Xiao Xiyue.

Although he was somewhat annoyed and puzzled as to why Xiao Xiyue would choose a Family Cultivator like Lu Changsheng as her Dao Companion, he would not offend Lu Changsheng or displease Xiao Xiyue because of it.

His visit this time was, on one hand, to get to know Lu Changsheng, and on the other hand, to use the opportunity to probe the situation between him and the Five Elements Wang Family.

In recent years, the Five Elements Wang Family and the Tianfu Lu Family had gradually become closer in their cooperation.

Before his death, the Wang Family Old Ancestor even personally went to Qingyun Sect to congratulate Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue on their Dao Companion ceremony, which was clearly unusual.

After all, the two Families were far apart, so where did this friendship come from?

According to the intelligence of their Luoxia Sect, the Wang Family and the Lu Family had very likely reached some kind of cooperation.

Although the specifics were unclear, since Lu Changsheng had allied with the Qingyun Sect, they shouldn’t even think about stirring up trouble in the territory under the Luoxia Sect’s rule.

Even if the Five Elements Wang Family were to be annihilated, this large whale would be divided among the other Family forces under the Luoxia Sect’s rule.

If outside forces were to intervene and try to share the benefits, then they shouldn’t blame their Luoxia Sect for not giving Face.

“Previously, this person also participated in the development of the Tian Yuan Secret Realm…”

After walking out of the meeting building, Xiao Xiyue secretly transmitted a message to Lu Changsheng, explaining in a low voice.

She also suspected that Jiang Yanguang approaching them just now was related to her.

“Hehe, my Xiao Xiyue is just too charming.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, holding her fair and soft hand, not caring.

Which of his wives and Dao Companions wasn’t a Fairy or goddess in others’ hearts? If he were to get jealous so easily, he would never finish.

Moreover, their children were already so grown up, what was there to be jealous about?

Not far away, Chu Qingyi, in a blue and white palace dress, with a cold and heroic appearance, saw the two, who looked like immortal companions, and for some reason, felt a hint of sourness… and envy in her heart.

“Fellow Daoist, would you like to come for a chat?”

Just as Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue were talking, suddenly, a clear, deep, and somewhat magnetic female voice sounded in his ear.

Qingluan True Monarch!

Lu Changsheng’s heart tightened, and he instantly recognized the owner of this voice through the sound and Divine Sense fluctuations.

“It seems my disguise has finally fallen, and I’ve been recognized.”

When he had traveled with his wives Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaohuan, although he had disguised himself, it wasn’t particularly clever.

Core Formation Immortal Masters using pupil techniques and Divine Abilities could possibly see through it, let alone this Qingluan True Monarch.

He had long been mentally prepared for this and was not flustered. He said to Xiao Xiyue, “Xiao Xiyue, I have something to do; I’m going to meet a friend.”

“Okay.”

Xiao Xiyue knew that Lu Changsheng had his own social circle.

Just like that year, the Wang Family Old Ancestor even gave two Magic Treasures as gifts to Lu Changsheng.

A moment later, Lu Changsheng arrived at a mountain valley protected by a barrier.

Passing through the barrier, he saw a graceful Young Master, elegant as a jade tree, drinking alone.

Even though he had only recently met this Qingluan True Monarch, looking at her again at this moment, a hint of astonishment flashed in Lu Changsheng’s eyes.

It wasn’t that Qingluan True Monarch was incomparably beautiful.

In terms of appearance and temperament, Honglian was not inferior to Qingluan True Monarch, and even surpassed her by a few points.

But the way she was dressed as a man, holding a wine cup, and gently tilting her head to taste the wine, truly gave off a unique kind of beauty.

Cold and domineering, free and heroic, yet full of charm.

Especially her distinct facial features, eyes like stars, and the faint sense of aloofness between her brows, inspired awe yet made one unable to help but admire her closely.

Of course, no matter how astonished he was, Old Ancestor Lu was a person who had seen much of the world, and his expression showed no trace of it. He simply cupped his hands generously and said, “Greetings, Qingluan True Monarch.”

“I wonder if I should address Fellow Daoist as Chang Sheng Immortal Master, or Yang Ming Immortal Master, or perhaps… City Lord Wang.”

Qingluan True Monarch finished the wine in her cup, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed.

“Damn it!”

Lu Changsheng didn’t expect his identity as the Great Dream Immortal City’s City Lord to be exposed as well.

His alias, Wang Lin, had only been used when Meng Wuhen and his wife were present, and when Wanhu Zhenren challenged him; other than that, he had barely shown his Face.

Moreover, with the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus confusing the heavenly secrets, he shouldn’t have been deduced by anyone.

“At this moment, I am naturally Chang Sheng Immortal Master.”

Although there was a possibility of a test, there was no need to hide anymore once his alias was recognized.

Moreover, the other party invited him privately, so it was unlikely that she would make a big deal out of his identity and become hostile to him.

“Indeed, a name is just a designation. Fellow Daoist Chang Sheng, please sit.”

Qingluan True Monarch showed no airs, addressing him as Fellow Daoist, and made a graceful gesture for him to sit down.

Lu Changsheng was not polite, he sat opposite her and asked, “May I ask why True Monarch has called me here?”

“I just happened to see Fellow Daoist, so I invited Fellow Daoist for a chat.”

Qingluan True Monarch poured a cup of wine for Lu Changsheng and said, “If I have been presumptuous, please forgive me, please.”

Lu Changsheng took a sip, and instantly felt a scorching Qi burst open in his abdomen, then rampage through his limbs and bones.

This was a Fourth-Order strong liquor.

If he hadn’t possessed a Late Stage Third-Order physique, ordinary Core Formation cultivators would simply be unable to withstand this potent alcohol and would have to immediately sit down to refine it, otherwise, one cup would knock them out.

However, even so, the Qi and magical power he had sealed with the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone were still stirred up by this wine, creating a few ripples.

“Strong, pure, fragrant, mellow; all four qualities are present. Good wine.”

Although Lu Changsheng didn’t like strong liquor and usually drank more spiritual fruit wine, he still praised it.

“This wine is too strong, Fellow Daoist might not be used to it.”

Qingluan True Monarch said with a smile, surprised in her heart by Lu Changsheng’s method of concealing his magical power, which prevented her from discerning its depth.

He appeared to be at the first level of Core Formation, yet he drank her ‘Azure Flame Brew’ with a calm expression.

“It is indeed a bit unfamiliar. Fellow Daoist can try my spiritual wine.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, taking out a jar of Fourth-Order fruit wine from his Universe Shadow Belt.

He had obtained quite a bit of Fourth-Order spiritual wine in the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus.

It was just that he didn’t particularly like drinking on a daily basis, and no one else in his Lu Family could drink Fourth-Order spiritual wine, so more than half of it was left.

The moment the lid was opened, a brilliant amber spiritual light bloomed, and a rich aroma of wine permeated the air.

At this moment, the valley was filled with the fragrant scent of wine, and the flowers, plants, and trees seemed to gain a few points of vitality and freshness.

“I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Chang Sheng to also be a wine lover?”

Qingluan True Monarch was somewhat surprised to see Lu Changsheng casually take out a jar of Fourth-Order wine.

This jar of wine had already surpassed her Azure Flame Wine, estimated to be close to Medium Grade Fourth-Order.

Based on the refreshing aroma, the spiritual Materials used should not have reached Advanced Fourth-Order, but rather were formed through fermentation, which meant this jar of wine had been preserved for at least hundreds or thousands of years.

“I wouldn’t say I’m a wine lover, just an occasional two sips.”

Lu Changsheng’s mindset was calm at this moment, treating the Qingluan True Monarch before him as a Cultivator of the same rank. He lightly flicked his finger, pouring a cup of wine for her.

“Not bad, Fellow Daoist’s wine has a unique taste. What is its name?”

Qingluan True Monarch tasted Lu Changsheng’s wine; it was both like sweet nectar, intoxicating, and had a spicy flavor that stimulated the taste buds, Physical Body, and Divine Soul.

“Bodhi Brew.”

Lu Changsheng named it on the spot, poured himself a cup, and then casually asked, “I wonder how Fellow Daoist Qingluan deduced my identity as the Great Dream Immortal City’s City Lord?”

“It was a guess.”

Qingluan True Monarch said while sipping the wine, “I have a slight understanding of the Art of Heavenly Secrets. Both Yang Ming Immortal Master and the new City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City have unknown Origins, their heavenly secrets are chaotic, a blank slate, and their strength is astonishing.”

“No matter how the Jiang Country Cultivation World is, it’s impossible for multiple top Core Formation cultivators to appear at the same time, so I guessed they were one person.”

There was another reason that Qingluan True Monarch did not mention.

It was that she and Qingluan had gone to the Great Dream Immortal City, and through a secret method with Qingluan, they had perceived a faint trace of the Golden Winged Roc’s Qi there.

Among Yao Beasts, they are very sensitive to auras.

And she had cultivated Qingluan to this level and raised a Qingluan Dao Soldier, so she naturally belonged to a top Beast Tamer and possessed secret arts in this regard.

“Good heavens, it truly was a test.”

Lu Changsheng had long realized that the chaotic heavenly secrets, making it impossible to deduce, would also be noticed as unusual.

If someone could obtain relevant mediums and simultaneously deduce Yang Ming Immortal Master and the Great Dream City Lord, they would find that the difficulty of deducing both was similar.

“It seems I was still careless.”

Lu Changsheng praised, continuing to refill her cup.

The Qingluan True Monarch before him, having risen from a Loose Cultivator to her current position, her strength and talent were both beyond doubt.

Compared to these Nascent Soul True Lords, he still lacked some accumulation and experience.

Qingluan True Monarch looked at the filled cup and casually asked, “I wonder what Fellow Daoist intends to do on this trip?”

“I am merely a small Cultivator who has just broken through to Core Formation, summoned here by the enlistment.”

Lu Changsheng said softly.

Although this Wilderness War was very important to Jiang Country, he didn’t have many thoughts, only wanting to stay safe and low-key.

“That’s a pity then. If Fellow Daoist is interested, you can have a share in this war.”

Regarding the matter of the sky phoenix true feather earlier, she had listed Lu Changsheng as one of her potential allies.

Therefore, she wanted to have more contact with Lu Changsheng, and then discuss cooperation and alliance based on the situation.

“Isn’t this battle already secure?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

“The Poison Dragon Pool, this Fourth-Order spiritual land, will belong to my Qingluan Immortal City at that time.”

“So, in this battle, my Qingluan Immortal City must be the main force. If Fellow Daoist can act on behalf of my Qingluan Immortal City and alleviate some pressure, I will certainly not disappoint Fellow Daoist.”

Qingluan True Monarch said so.

Now that she had broken through to Nascent Soul, the spiritual land of Qingluan Immortal City was no longer sufficient.

And her abandoning past grievances to cooperate with Heaven Sword Sect to open up new territories naturally had an ulterior motive.

“Good heavens.”

Lu Changsheng had guessed back then that Qingluan True Monarch’s cooperation with Heaven Sword Sect must have involved some kind of condition, but he didn’t expect the Poison Dragon Pool to directly belong to Qingluan Immortal City.

He pondered for a moment, “How will this Two-Headed Flood Dragon be distributed?”

If there was anything he wanted from this Wilderness War, it was naturally the Two-Headed Flood Dragon from the Poison Dragon Pool.

Although this Two-Headed Flood Dragon’s attributes weren’t perfectly compatible with the Rift Sea Mystic Whale, as a Fourth-Order Dragon species Demon King, if fed to the Rift Sea Mystic Whale, it would most likely be able to advance to a Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale!

“This Two-Headed Flood Dragon belongs to Heaven Sword Sect.”

Qingluan True Monarch said directly.

After speaking, she looked at Lu Changsheng’s expression and asked, “Is Fellow Daoist interested in this Two-Headed Flood Dragon?”

“Indeed, I am preparing to refine a Magic Treasure and happen to be lacking Fourth-Order Dragon species Materials.”

Lu Changsheng said frankly.

If Qingluan True Monarch could help him acquire the Two-Headed Flood Dragon, he wouldn’t mind Yang Ming Immortal Master going online.

However, a Fourth-Order Flood Dragon was extremely precious, and even Yang Ming Immortal Master’s contribution would be far from enough.

“If Fellow Daoist is willing to make a move, I can exchange some Flood Dragon essence blood for Fellow Daoist, or one or two Materials from the Two-Headed Flood Dragon.”

Qingluan True Monarch sipped her wine gracefully, expressing her goodwill.

Although the Fourth-Order Flood Dragon belonged to Heaven Sword Sect, as long as she spoke up, it wouldn’t be difficult to trade for some essence blood, Dragon scales, Dragon claws, or Dragon tendons.

“If I wish to exchange for the Two-Headed Flood Dragon’s Demon Core, what would be the cost?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

Through the previous Dragon Origin, Lu Changsheng knew that for the Rift Sea Mystic Whale to advance, essence blood and flesh were far from enough; a Fourth-Order Dragon-descended Demon Core was necessary!

If he could obtain this Fourth-Order Demon Core to allow the Rift Sea Mystic Whale to advance, he would be willing to pay a certain price.

“The Two-Headed Flood Dragon’s Demon Core…”

Qingluan True Monarch was surprised by Lu Changsheng’s appetite.

One must know that the most precious material on a Demon King was its Demon Core!

For a Fourth-Order Demon King with Heaven Rank Bloodline like the Two-Headed Flood Dragon, its Demon Core was even more incredibly precious.

“A Fourth-Order Demon Core’s value is immeasurable.”

Qingluan True Monarch shook her head gently.

However, looking at Lu Changsheng before her, she pondered for a moment and said, “If Fellow Daoist can afford the price, I can act as a bridge to facilitate this transaction for Fellow Daoist.”

“But after it’s done, one of the three requests I owe Fellow Daoist will be considered used.”

Qingluan True Monarch said so.

Having obtained the sky phoenix true feather from Lu Changsheng, she owed him three requests, and if possible, she wanted to repay them as soon as possible.

“Very well, then I shall trouble Fellow Daoist to inquire about the price for me.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

Although he didn’t have many treasures to trade for a Fourth-Order Demon Core, if he gathered some, it should be feasible.

If it really didn’t work, he could still borrow from the three requests he had with Qingluan True Monarch.