Chapter 616: Xiao Xiyue: Changsheng, you and Master, really don’t have

Caiyun Peak, Bright Moon Abode.

Inside the ancient and elegant cave abode, the furnishings were simple and refined, with only a set of table and chairs and a white jade bed.

From the octagonal exquisite censer by the head of the bed, wisps of sandalwood smoke rose, filling the room with a soothing and calming fragrance.

In the corner of the cave abode, there was also a small, clear spiritual spring, its water flowing with a gentle murmur, enveloped in mist, creating a crisp and pleasant sound.

After a long while, Lu Changsheng emerged from the spiritual spring, holding Xiao Xiyue’s immortal-like, jade-boned, exquisite body, which was like a work of art from the heavens, and walked towards the white jade bed.

“Xiyue, I remember there are diviners in the Qingyun Sect, right?”

After a moment of intimacy, Lu Changsheng looked at the beauty in his arms and said, tucking her wet hair behind her ear.

“Yes, there are three diviners in the sect,” Xiao Xiyue replied softly, her delicate, flawless, beautiful face flushed crimson like the sunset, tinged with a faint blush.

“How are their skill levels? Xuan’er has talent in this area and has been studying on his own for years to get started, but I don’t think it’s stable enough, so I still want to find a teacher to guide him a bit.”

Although Lu Changsheng was a guest elder of the Qingyun Sect, he was not familiar with the sect’s situation and hadn’t paid attention to it.

“Find a teacher…”

Xiao Xiyue thought for a moment and said. The Qingyun Sect currently had three diviners, the most skilled of whom was named Du Mao, a third-rank diviner.

However, diviners are different from formation masters, artifact refiners, alchemists, and talisman masters.

Although Elder Du was a third-rank diviner, he only reached the third rank when he expended lifespan; normally, he was only at the second-rank level.

As for the remaining two, they were ordinary second-rank diviners.

Because the art of divination is different from other skills, it emphasizes talent; without talent, it is basically impossible to get started.

And most diviners, to avoid karma, are unwilling to take disciples unless they encounter a promising seedling or a successor.

“Changsheng, you are a Core Formation cultivator and a third-rank talisman master. As long as you are willing to offer some benefits, asking Elder Du to guide Qingxuan shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Besides, Elder Du doesn’t have much lifespan left and intends to pave the way for his descendants.”

Xiao Xiyue said softly.

The world bustles, all for gain; the world rushes, all for gain.

Although most diviners try to avoid karma.

But being in the world, one is not entirely free. How many can escape convention and be completely unburdened?

Especially diviners who choose to join sect forces, they basically have disciples and descendants.

“Okay, I’ll visit him later.”

Although this person could only barely be considered a third-rank diviner, guiding his son Lu Qingxuan should be more than enough.

After they had been intimate for a long time, Xiao Xiyue suddenly said in a low voice, “Changsheng, Senior Sister has been worried about you these past few days. Aren’t you going to visit her?”

Lu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat, then he calmly said, “Huh? True Person Qingyi is worried about me?”

“She probably saw my divine ability, saw me using the Yin-Yang Chaotic Millstone, so she’s a bit worried. I’ll visit Senior Sister later.”

Although Xiao Xiyue knew about the matter between him and Chu Qingyi, he had previously explained that the two had made an agreement to discuss that aspect after reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

“Is that so? Why do I see Senior Sister looking troubled about you, like she’s entangled in love?”

Xiao Xiyue slightly raised her head, looked at Lu Changsheng, and said in a sweet voice.

“Huh? There’s such a thing?”

Lu Changsheng immediately wondered if Xiao Xiyue was trying to trick him.

However, thinking back to when the Three Treasures Avatar was with Xiao Xiyue, after the decisive battle ended, Xiao Xiyue and Chu Qingyi seemed to have said something, and then she glared at him.

So after the decisive battle, Chu Qingyi was overly worried about him and asked Xiao Xiyue, and then Xiao Xiyue saw that their relationship was not as simple as he had previously said?

“How far has your relationship with Senior Sister progressed?”

Xiao Xiyue continued to ask.

Senior Sister’s personality was somewhat similar to hers after cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Art, cold and aloof.

But she had cultivated for years, and then the two of them went through life and death together, gradually developing feelings over time.

But Senior Sister and Lu Changsheng had only met a few times.

Moreover, Senior Sister had already formed her core early, her sword heart was clear, and she wasn’t as easily deceived as she was.

“Didn’t you already know?”

Although this was something he would have to tell Xiao Xiyue sooner or later.

But they had just finished being intimate, and now they were cuddling together discussing another woman, who was also Xiao Xiyue’s Senior Sister. This was clearly a death trap question.

“I’m just showing some concern.”

Xiao Xiyue let out a sweet hum, feeling a bit of interest stirred up in her heart, and said with a hint of teasing, “Maybe one day I’ll have to serve you with Senior Sister.”

“Hiss…”

Lu Changsheng’s heart suddenly stopped, and images immediately appeared in his mind.

The images in his mind even included more than just Xiao Xiyue and Chu Qingyi…

“Hmph, you’re still pretending!”

Xiao Xiyue immediately let out a delicate hum and pinched the soft flesh around Lu Changsheng’s waist.

They were tightly embracing, and Lu Changsheng’s expression and body’s instincts both showed that he was very much looking forward to such a thing.

“Alright…”

Even if Old Ancestor Lu could remain calm when the sky collapsed before him and not be startled when dragons and phoenixes appeared behind him.

At this moment, the body’s instincts were truly difficult to control.

Moreover, this was something he would have to tell Xiao Xiyue sooner or later. Since she had asked to this extent, there was no need to hide it anymore.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng held Xiao Xiyue’s jade body and recounted the events between him and Chu Qingyi, their meeting in the Jin Kingdom, and their gatherings over the years.

After a long while, Xiao Xiyue kicked Lu Changsheng and said, “I knew it was impossible for you to stop there with Senior Sister.”

She had been suspicious of Lu Changsheng’s words before, thinking it was impossible for him to have feelings for Senior Sister but stop at propriety.

However, the Senior Sister who was usually cold, aloof, full of heroic spirit, and decisive, in terms of male-female emotions, was actually like a submissive little wife, allowing her husband to bully her? This was completely beyond Xiao Xiyue’s imagination.

After all, after so many years of getting along, she couldn’t see any hint of it.

“It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have hidden it from you, Xiyue, but it was also fate playing tricks…”

Even though his cultivation realm was far ahead, Lu Changsheng still held the idea of equal respect for his wives like Xiao Xiyue and Lu Miaoge, and apologized sheepishly.

After a moment, Xiao Xiyue suddenly thought of the inexplicable strangeness between Lu Changsheng and her master, and gently drew circles on his chest with her fair fingers, asking in a low voice, “Changsheng, back then, was it really just a simple rescue between you and Master? Did nothing happen?”

Damn, Xiyue’s intuition is too sharp!

Lu Changsheng’s heart jumped, and his expression changed slightly. He didn’t expect Xiao Xiyue to ask about Yun Wanshang right after asking about Chu Qingyi.

It seemed Xiyue had already had suspicions and guesses in this regard.

“Xiyue, what are you talking about? How could I have any relationship with Master!”

Lu Changsheng immediately said in surprise.

However, Xiao Xiyue in his arms heard this, gently pursed her lips, and a sudden, indescribable coldness surged in her eyes and brows, as if she were a noble and elegant Nine Heavens Profound Maiden, saying with majestic coldness, “Lu Changsheng, I am Xiyue’s Master, how dare you be disrespectful to me!?”

Lu Changsheng: “???”

Damn, are you sick? Is this something you can just imitate?

However, Xiyue’s temperament and charm from the Supreme Forgetfulness Art, imitating Master Yun Wanshang’s soul-stirring noble charm, were indeed somewhat similar.

Even his previous imitation with the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet didn’t have this stimulating flavor.

“Xiyue, this is a bit of a prank. I am innocent with True Person Caiyun.”

Lu Changsheng was now extremely guilty and couldn’t bear Xiao Xiyue’s questioning, so he said helplessly.

“I, I was just trying, but you…”

Since the side effects of the Supreme Forgetfulness Art were resolved by Lu Changsheng and she broke through to Core Formation, Xiao Xiyue had gradually regained some of her earlier playfulness, so she was feeling mischievous.

Now she also felt it wasn’t quite right, a bit rebellious and disrespectful to her master.

But the little Lu Changsheng in her jade hand seemed to tell her that her husband was having thoughts…

“I’m not a saint, but at least I know my limits! My relationship with True Person Qingyi was purely fate playing tricks!”

Lu Changsheng explained with a face full of indignation.

After speaking, he didn’t give Xiao Xiyue a chance to speak, turned over, and showed the posture of being in charge.

Xiao Xiyue’s mouth was forcefully and domineeringly plundered and invaded, and she let out a weak, sweet hum from her delicate nose, then was submerged in the surging waves. Her two fair jade arms tightly embraced Lu Changsheng’s shoulders.

For a time, the waves churned, and the spring scenery was boundless.

Life is to be enjoyed to the fullest, don’t let the golden goblet face the moon empty.

Heaven has endowed me with talent, and I will surely use it; though I spend a thousand gold, it will come back again.

Day after day, Lu Changsheng spent a thousand gold, conquering Xiao Xiyue, and she no longer asked about Chu Qingyi or Yun Wanshang.

“Changsheng, you should still go visit Senior Sister, lest she keeps worrying.”

After a long while, the immortal who was weak and limp, her hair disheveled, and even speaking with gasps, finally caught her breath a little and said with shyness and resentment.

Although the matter of Senior Sister and Master was temporarily put aside.

But she always felt there was something inexplicably strange between her husband and Master.

As for Senior Sister…

Lu Changsheng had now spent a thousand gold, and the time for visiting could only be a simple visit.

However, this was the first time she had challenged Lu Changsheng’s limits. His body was simply like ancient immortal gold, with an endless supply of energy.

Didn’t dual cultivation techniques say ‘only a cow tired to death, no field plowed to ruin’? Why was it different from what was said above?

“No hurry…”

Lu Changsheng embraced the soft and warm jade body of the immortal, his palm gently caressing her fair and smooth skin.

It wasn’t that he was tired, but after dual cultivation, cuddling together was beneficial for enhancing husband-wife affection.

After a long while, Lu Changsheng coaxed Xiao Xiyue to sleep, rubbed his kidneys which were like perpetual furnaces, and came to the Immortal Abode Hall to visit Chu Qingyi.

Perhaps it was because she was overly worried about Lu Changsheng’s condition, or perhaps because the Nascent Soul agreement had been made, Chu Qingyi directly allowed Lu Changsheng to enter.

“Fellow Daoist Lu.”

Chu Qingyi saw the somewhat pale and tired Lu Changsheng, and a hint of concern appeared in her beautiful eyes.

“Qingyi, I made you worry.”

Lu Changsheng stepped forward and held Chu Qingyi’s jade hand, his face full of deep affection and apology, then didn’t forget to cough slightly twice.

With these two coughs, Chu Qingyi’s heart instantly trembled. She felt that Lu Changsheng’s body had problems, and also felt that the latter was using this method to coax her again.

But no matter which one it was, facing Lu Changsheng’s enthusiasm, after a moment, a rustling sound of robes could be heard.

Through dual cultivation and healing, seeing Lu Changsheng’s depleted essence and yang energy, Chu Qingyi believed the fact that he was injured.

Although he was generally fine, his origin must have been injured, leading to insufficient essence blood and yang energy. Immediately, through the Sun-Moon Reincarnation Art, she used her own yin essence to replenish Lu Changsheng’s body.

This kind of thoughtful behavior truly made Lu Changsheng feel ashamed and say that he was fine.

After a simple moment of intimacy, he held Chu Qingyi and chatted idly, recounting why he helped True Monarch Qingluan before, and why True Person Yangming and True Person Changsheng appeared.

For some reason, upon hearing that Lu Changsheng and True Monarch Qingluan were merely cooperating, Chu Qingyi felt a touch of joy, but she was still concerned about Lu Changsheng’s health.

“It’s nothing serious, I just need some time to recuperate.”

Lu Changsheng said gently.

He didn’t stay long at Chu Qingyi’s place.

Since he and Xiao Xiyue were dao companions, staying overnight at Mingyue Residence was fine, but staying overnight at Chu Qingyi’s immortal’s cave felt a bit inappropriate, it wouldn’t look good.

Moreover, he also needed to consider Xiao Xiyue’s feelings.

Leaving Xianyi Hall, Lu Changsheng had originally wanted to visit Zhao Qingqing, but she hadn’t returned yet as she was part of the logistics team.

In the pioneering war, the logistics personnel had a relatively easy time during the first phase of pioneering, but there would be many tasks to handle in the subsequent cultivation phase.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng went to the immortal’s cave of the diviner, Master Du, called ‘Tianxin Residence’.

Outside the immortal’s cave, there was an old servant at the Foundation Establishment stage. Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng had come to visit, he immediately invited him in.

The layout of this immortal’s cave was similar to Lu Changsheng’s, a three-courtyard layout with pavilions, towers, and a beautiful garden. Spiritual energy permeated the air.

After waiting for a moment in the reception hall, Lu Changsheng met the host, ‘Du Mao’.

This Master Du was old with white hair, a withered face, a thin figure, and a slight hunch.

“So it is True Person Changsheng, I have heard much about you.”

Du Mao smiled, his face full of wrinkles, when he saw Lu Changsheng.

As a Core Formation cultivator, a third-grade high-grade talisman master, and having Xiao Xiyue as his dao companion, even he wouldn’t neglect Lu Changsheng.

“Fellow Daoist Du, I apologize for the abrupt visit today.”

Although Du Mao before him was only a False Core cultivator, Lu Changsheng was still very polite and presented a talisman box gift.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Changsheng got straight to the point, cupping his hands and saying, “I have come today because my son accidentally obtained a divination inheritance in his early years and has barely managed to get started.”

“However, I do not understand this path, so I would like to ask for your guidance to see what my son’s talent in this field is like.”

As he spoke, Lu Changsheng presented three more third-grade talismans.

The previous gift box was a greeting gift.

This was clearly stating that he was asking for help and didn’t want to incur karma.

“Indeed, a tiger father has no dog son. Since your son can teach himself and get started, he must have extraordinary talent in this field. May I ask if your son is present?”

Du Mao’s cloudy eyes showed joy when he saw the three third-grade mid-grade talismans in his hand.

He liked dealing with generous people like this.

Moreover, his lifespan was limited, and he didn’t mind taking a disciple before his death to forge a good relationship with Lu Changsheng.

After all, the other party was only about a hundred years old, a third-grade talisman master, and had a dao companion like Xiao Xiyue. If he could form a good relationship, it could also benefit his descendants.

“My son is not here. If it is convenient for you, I will bring him over.”

Lu Changsheng said, cupping his fist.

“I happen to have nothing to do, and I have long heard of Bihushan’s reputation. Since that is the case, I will take a trip with True Person Changsheng.”

Du Mao appeared very enthusiastic.

Mainly because True Person Changsheng was generous, and Bihushan was not far from Qingyun Sect.

“In that case, I shall trouble Fellow Daoist Du.”

Lu Changsheng had previously wondered if this elderly diviner would have a strange personality and be difficult to deal with, but he didn’t expect him to be so easy to talk to. He immediately returned to Bihushan with the other party.

Lu Changsheng steered a third-grade spirit boat and arrived outside Bihushan with Du Mao.

“Hmm!?”

Seeing Bihushan, Du Mao was slightly surprised and couldn’t help but look at it a few more times.

As a diviner, he had a slight understanding of Qi Observation Technique.

However, the luck of Bihushan was like a layer of mist, making it difficult to discern its fluctuations.

If Bihushan was a third-grade spiritual land, it would be normal for him not to be able to see through it, but as a second-grade spiritual land, he should be able to see some phenomena.

“This Bihushan is indeed a fengshui treasure land.”

He didn’t look further and praised it.

Then the two entered Bihushan, and Lu Changsheng also gave a simple reception and called his son, Lu Qingxuan.

“Greetings, Elder Du.”

Lu Qingxuan was a little surprised to see Du Mao before him and recognized him.

Twenty-two years ago, when his father Lu Changsheng disappeared in the Tianyuan Secret Realm, his aunt Xiao Xiyue took him to Qingyun Sect.

At that time, True Person Caiyun used him as a medium to ask this Elder Du to perform divination and calculation.

However, twenty-two years ago, although the other party was old, he was full of vigor and had a touch of immortal grace.

But now, his face was withered, and he was full of declining energy, probably with a lifespan of at most ten years.

He knew that this was likely due to divination.

Although the path of divination could explore the secrets of heaven, avoid misfortune, and calculate unseen fortune and misfortune, it came at the cost of one’s own lifespan and fortune.

Those who explored the secrets of heaven too much basically couldn’t live long and enjoy their later years.

“Oh, young friend recognizes this old man.”

Du Mao didn’t remember Lu Qingxuan.

“Twenty-two years ago, this junior met Elder Du once with True Person Caiyun.”

Lu Qingxuan said, cupping his hands.

“So you are the young man from back then, what a coincidence.”

Upon Lu Qingxuan’s mention, Du Mao instantly remembered and thought to himself that the relationship between True Person Changsheng and True Person Caiyun was indeed unusual.

If Lu Qingxuan hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have remembered this matter much. Then he tested Lu Qingxuan’s knowledge in the field of divination.

“Your son’s talent in divination is extraordinary, enough to be called the talent of a High Person!”

Seven days later, Du Mao said to Lu Changsheng with a face full of emotion.

His original intention was just to come over to earn some extra money and forge a good relationship with Lu Changsheng.

However, after guiding Lu Qingxuan these days, he couldn’t help but marvel at the other party’s talent and had the idea of taking him as a disciple.

However, Lu Changsheng and Lu Qingxuan were not very interested in this aspect, so he didn’t feel comfortable proposing it himself.

“Fellow Daoist Du, you are too kind. Thank you for your hard work these past few days.”

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised in his heart.

If his son’s talent in divination was very high, possessing the talent of a High Person, logically, his talent in the system should be ‘Divination’.

However, his son’s talent was still management.

He was puzzled, feeling that the other party didn’t seem to be just flattering him for business.

“Could it be that this person’s skill in divination is too poor?”

Lu Changsheng felt strange in his heart, but he still very politely presented three talismans as tuition fees.

After all, they would continue to interact and deal with each other in the future.

Moreover, the other party had spent a considerable amount of effort teaching for these seven days.

During the explanation and guidance process, he needed to use relevant techniques, which was quite exhausting for the current Du Mao.

After seeing Du Mao off, Lu Changsheng asked Lu Qingxuan about his gains.

“Father, I am confident that I can advance to a second-grade diviner this year.”

Lu Qingxuan said respectfully, but there was no excitement on his face.

Through Du Mao’s guidance, he knew that his talent in divination was not high.

The reason why the other party considered him to have extraordinary talent was simply because the other party treated him as a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, he possessed the Taiyi Soul Physique and had awakened the Taiyi Divine Soul, his divine sense was comparable to a Core Formation cultivator, and he should be regarded as half a Core Formation cultivator.

If he were a Core Formation cultivator, this level of talent would be at most average.

“My early attempt at the Art of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune barely got me started, and I almost suffered a mental breakdown and went into qi deviation, which shows that I only have talent in divination, but my talent is not high.”

Lu Qingxuan’s heart was calm, knowing that with this level of talent, if he continued on this path, it would be difficult for him to live to his later years.

After Lu Changsheng inquired about the situation, his doubts were resolved, and he then spoke to comfort him, “The Taiyi Divine Soul is also your talent. Having Core Formation divine sense in the Foundation Establishment stage, how is that not talent?”

“You are now in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and your divine soul is comparable to the early stage of Core Formation. When you break through to Core Formation, your divine sense will be able to reach the peak of Core Formation, always one step ahead of others. This is your talent!”

“However, the path of divination should be left to nature, do not study or use it excessively. The cost of this path is too great. If you spend too much energy on this aspect, you will only waste yourself.”

Although he hoped to have a diviner in the family, his son’s talent was average, and he didn’t want him to research too deeply.

After all, the cost of this path was truly too great.

Just like that Du Mao, a few days ago he asked about his age, and he was only one hundred and eighty years old.

A False Core cultivator has a lifespan of three hundred years, and after taking first and second-grade lifespan extending pills, it is roughly three hundred and fifty years.

But the other party could hardly live to two hundred years old.

“Father, I know.”

Lu Qingxuan nodded in response, still feeling a little unwilling.

In his opinion, the path of divination was very important.

If he hadn’t cultivated the path of divination, his sister Lu Qingqi and Qingzhu Mountain would have been in great danger before.

This kind of thing would definitely happen again in the future. If he could keep up in divination, he could minimize the risks.

If he could only reach the second grade at most, he would even have difficulty sensing good and bad fortune when encountering great danger in the future.

Lu Changsheng saw that his son couldn’t completely let go.

At this moment, he thought of True Monarch Qingluan.

The other party was also proficient in divination, and her level was not low, definitely surpassing Du Mao.

However, True Monarch Qingluan was over four hundred years old before she reached the Nascent Soul stage.

A diviner who lived over four hundred years old and could still attempt to break through to Nascent Soul clearly had something unusual about her.

“Could it be that this True Monarch Qingluan possesses some top-tier divination inheritance or some secret technique?”

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and said to his son, “If you really can’t let go, I will find you a good teacher later and see if she is willing to teach you.”

Lu Qingxuan, as the son of him and Lu Miaoge, was intelligent from a young age and possessed the Taiyi Soul Physique, on whom he placed high hopes.

Although he had performed well as the family head over the years, managing the family in an orderly manner, in his opinion, it was still a bit of a waste of time.

After all, Bihushan was too small.

Since he had broken through to Core Formation and formed a dao companion relationship with Xiao Xiyue, no one would dare to offend their family. Other children could also manage the family well.

Therefore, under such circumstances, his son serving as the family head was truly overkill, wasting his talent and delaying his cultivation.

Since he was interested in divination and had some talent, Lu Changsheng thought of using a favor to send him to Qingluan Immortal City to see if True Monarch Qingluan would be willing to take him as a disciple, even a registered disciple.

If she wouldn’t take him as a disciple, he could also be sent to Qingluan Immortal City for further study.

Qingluan Immortal City was about to undergo extensive expansion, and the territory conquered in the pioneering war was also being cultivated and built, which would attract countless cultivators to migrate there, creating many opportunities. This would be a good chance for him to see the world and gain experience.

Otherwise, staying in Bihushan all the time would easily make him complacent.

Moreover, if his son could be accepted as a disciple by True Monarch Qingluan, the relationship and cooperation between the two families could also deepen.