Chapter 707: Fifty children build the foundation, the goddess furnace!

Under Qu Zhenzhen’s gaze, all the green leaves and vines of the Xuanmu Vine transformed into sparkling, crystalline points of light, falling into the dark green fruit.

This fruit seemed to undergo a cycle of life and death, prosperity and decay, displaying various strange phenomena. Points of light, like countless stars, swallowed the essence of heaven and earth, surrounded by a hazy, clear Qi, with brilliant multi-colored light spreading out.

But the next moment, it was as if heaven and earth were in annihilation, beginning to wither and decay, filled with Death Qi, causing the Spiritual Qi in the entire underground palace to become chaotic, flickering between bright and dim.

The Xumi Tree King cast a faint golden glow, shining on Qu Zhenzhen, to prevent any unexpected situations caused by the Xuanmu Vine fruit from harming her.

The Xumi Light, like the universal illumination of a Buddha, made Qu Zhenzhen’s heart peaceful and natural, entering a state of emptiness.

It was as if she perceived a few wondrous Dao Laws flowing from the cycle of life and death, prosperity and decay of the fruit before her eyes.

She observed carefully and realized that this wisp of Dao Law was very similar to the patterns on the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine, as if they originated from the same source, but it was much clearer.

All things wither, dry up, and decay, returning to their Origin, moving from motion to stillness, then undergoing a cycle of life and death to gain new life, growing from infancy, flourishing to their Peak, and then withering and dying once more.

Growth and decay, destruction and prosperity, seemed to outline lines of Heaven and Earth Dao patterns.

Qu Zhenzhen’s pupils reflected the patterns, changing from bright and brilliant to dull and lightless as the fruit cycled through life and death, prosperity and decay.

“Om!”

After an unknown period, the fruit suddenly trembled violently, and tiny cracks appeared, emitting a crystalline and brilliant glow that illuminated the entire underground palace as if it were daytime.

Immediately after, the cracks rapidly spread, covering the entire surface of the fruit, accompanied by a beautiful and clear crisp sound, as if the fruit had formed some kind of resonance with heaven and earth.

As the fruit’s outer shell peeled off, it transformed into sparkling points of light, scattering in the air like a brilliant rain of light, falling on Qu Zhenzhen, the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine, the Five Elements Earth, and the Biyun Peak Spiritual Vein.

“Om!”

The Xumi Tree King at the top of Biyun Peak seemed to sense something. Its roots, which were embedded in the Spiritual Vein, extended out and absorbed the scattered crystalline light spots.

“Hmm~”

Qu Zhenzhen opened her eyes, her expression dazed, feeling as if she had just entered a mysterious state, with a certain secret spell technique imprinted in her mind.

Looking at the crystalline light rain before her, she didn’t know what was happening, only that she felt extremely comfortable, and the Heaven and Earth Longevity Method began to circulate rapidly on its own.

However, remembering that the Xuanmu Vine fruit had matured, she immediately sobered up and looked forward.

She saw the fruit, its outer shell peeled off, transform into a dazzling glow.

“What is this?”

Qu Zhenzhen wanted to see clearly.

As the light gradually dissipated, a gourd appeared, about the size of a baby’s fist, glowing with a jade-green luster, as if it had condensed the spiritual essence of all plants in heaven and earth.

“A gourd! The gourd my husband wanted!”

Qu Zhenzhen looked at the small gourd before her, her face instantly filled with pleasant surprise.

“But this gourd is so small, can my husband use it?”

Looking at the gourd, which was only the size of a baby’s fist, Qu Zhenzhen felt a little worried.

Although she Cultivated the Heaven and Earth Longevity Method, she had never left Bihu Mountain these past years.

But as the Lu Family’s library grew, her children and descendants often told her stories of the Cultivation World to relieve boredom, and she also knew that refining Magic Treasures had requirements for material embryos.

The gourd before her seemed to understand her words. Surrounded by a glow, it slowly grew, finally reaching a size of over half a foot before the glow completely dissipated, lying quietly on the ground.

Qu Zhenzhen reached out to pick up the gourd, but found it very heavy, requiring both hands to lift it.

Upon closer inspection, the gourd was a rich, vibrant jade-green, full of vitality, like the tender sprouts in the mountains and forests during early spring, fresh and succulent.

However, on this jade-green color, there were some purplish-black, unknown patterns, somewhat similar to the patterns on the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine.

Despite having patterns, it felt very warm and smooth to the touch, like jade yet not jade, like wood yet not wood, like metal yet not metal.

“This gourd is so beautiful.”

Qu Zhenzhen couldn’t help but praise it.

The Cultivation World liked to use gourds as containers for wine, Medicinal Pills, and so on.

But among all the gourds she had seen, Qu Zhenzhen had never seen one as beautiful as this.

Not only were its color and luster crystalline and warm, and its纹理 natural and just right, but its shape was also perfectly flawless, possessing an indescribable beauty.

The belly of the gourd was round and full, gradually narrowing towards the top to form an elegant, slender neck, with smooth, harmonious, and natural curves.

Looking at the mouth of the gourd, it seemed to have been meticulously polished, perfectly round and smooth, surrounded by a dreamlike, shimmering halo.

Even holding the gourd in her hands, Qu Zhenzhen felt comfortable all over, as if a warm sensation enveloped her.

“Senior Xumi, do you know what grade this gourd is?”

Qu Zhenzhen immediately asked Xumi.

Although her theoretical knowledge was excellent, she could only guess that this gourd was of a very high grade, but she couldn’t determine the specific grade.

“Fourth Grade… Peak Grade.”

Xumi sensed for a moment, then spoke in an ethereal and clear voice.

As a Spirit Plant herself, she was very sensitive in this regard.

“Only Fourth Grade Peak Grade?”

Qu Zhenzhen said with some regret.

Although a Fourth Grade Peak Grade item was already considered a Heaven and Earth rare treasure in the Cultivation World, in Qu Zhenzhen’s opinion, it was still slightly lacking and not quite enough for her husband’s use.

However, looking at the gourd in her hand, her lips still curved upwards, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with joy and anticipation.

She happily imagined Lu Changsheng’s surprised expression when he returned and saw the gourd.

Meanwhile, within the Xumi Grotto-heaven.

“What’s going on?”

Ling Zixiao, who was in seclusion Cultivating, felt something and walked out of Chang Sheng Hall.

She saw the Spiritual Qi in the Grotto-heaven roaring and surging, and the plants and air seemed to have gained a refreshing, ethereal quality.

“Senior Xumi, has something happened?”

Ling Zixiao asked the Xumi Tree King.

“Nothing. I obtained a portion of Innate Qi and am further refining the Grotto-heaven’s Origin.”

Xumi told Ling Zixiao, not knowing what the crystalline light points overflowing from the Xuanmu Vine fruit were, only feeling that it was some kind of Innate Qi that was beneficial to her.

Seeing that this Innate Qi was about to return to the fundamental essence of heaven and earth, she absorbed it to further promote the perfection of her Grotto-heaven.

“Innate Qi?”

There were many interpretations of Innate Qi, such as the Origin Qi of all things in heaven and earth, which could all be called Innate Qi.

Ling Zixiao did not ask further and left the Grotto-heaven to check the situation.

Lu Changsheng was sitting cross-legged on the Golden Winged Roc, traversing the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range.

Suddenly, a System prompt sounded in his mind.

【Congratulations to Host for fifty descendants breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, gaining Bloodline effect: Offspring Spiritual Root inheritance rate increased by 3%, gaining one Advanced Lottery opportunity!】

“Hmm? Fifty already?”

Lu Changsheng was slightly stunned, feeling a bit dazed himself.

With so many children in his Lu, and having rarely paid attention to them over the years, he himself couldn’t remember the exact number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

However, he thought about it carefully. Apart from many children who had no Spiritual Root or had poor Spiritual Root quality in the early years, most of the children born after he established Bihu Mountain had broken through to Foundation Establishment.

“Fifty Foundation Establishment Cultivators.”

Lu Changsheng felt quite emotional.

Regardless of the force, fifty Foundation Establishment Cultivators was an exaggerated number.

After all, under the rule of Qingyun, possessing one Foundation Establishment Cultivator allowed one to establish a force and become an Old Ancestor.

Possessing three to five Foundation Establishment Cultivators meant one belonged to a larger Foundation Establishment force, an old established Family.

If one possessed ten or so Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they were basically considered a False Core level Family.

“As a Core Formation Family, having fifty to sixty Foundation Establishment Cultivators is normal, it’s just…”

As the Family Old Ancestor, Lu Changsheng naturally knew how his Foundation Establishment Cultivators were nurtured.

It was entirely by throwing money at them.

Otherwise, according to the cultivation methods of other Foundation Establishment Families under Qingyun’s rule, if half, or even one-third or one-quarter of these Lu Family disciples who broke through to Foundation Establishment managed to do so, it would be considered good.

“Besides Minghuang and Mu Que, it seems there aren’t many left in the Lu who can reach Foundation Establishment, right?”

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment, remembering that apart from his son Nangong Minghuang, daughter Mu Que, and the children of the Yanlan sisters, his other children were either too old to hope for Foundation Establishment or had already broken through to Foundation Establishment.

“It’s time to settle down properly.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled softly, feeling that it was necessary to give birth to a few good children in the coming time.

Otherwise, at Fourth Grade Body Refining and Core Formation Peak, it was already so difficult to conceive.

When he broke through to Nascent Soul, he feared he would have to rely on Medicinal Pills and secret techniques to quickly have children.

“System, Lottery!”

Lu Changsheng’s mind stirred slightly, and he silently recited.

Immediately, a deep red Advanced Lottery wheel appeared, and a dazzling golden light emerged, spinning rapidly.

Three breaths later, the golden light paused, stopping on the ‘Spirit Pet Magic Treasure’ reward slot.

【Ding! Congratulations to Host for obtaining Spirit Treasure: Goddess Furnace!】

【Reward has been issued to System Space, Host can view it at any time】

An exquisite and small ancient furnace, resembling a Goddess reclining, emerged from the Lottery wheel, accompanied by a System prompt.

“Spirit Treasure!”

Lu Changsheng’s brows slightly raised.

Although he possessed four Spirit Treasures.

But apart from the Mi Chen Banner, which he could use, the other three were either damaged or ill-gotten gains, unsuitable for him.

So he also wanted to obtain a few suitable Spirit Treasures through the System.

“But the name of this Spirit Treasure, it sounds a bit strange…”

Lu Changsheng looked into the System Space.

【Goddess Furnace】

【Grade: Medium Grade Spirit Treasure】

【Description: A Spirit Treasure replicated by the Affectionate Young Master using the treasure of the Human Desire Sect. It contains the Law of Human Desire and can influence others’ emotions, thoughts, and desires; as long as one is taken into the furnace, they will be corrupted by the Law and their minds twisted into depravity.】

“???”

Lu Changsheng looked at the introduction of the Spirit Treasure before him, momentarily stunned, then couldn’t help but frown.

What the hell?

He wanted a Magic Robe, armor, or some defensive Spirit Treasure.

But what was this thing?

As long as one was taken into the furnace, their mind would be twisted into depravity?

Isn’t this just the effect of a Love Gu?

Old Ancestor Lu had always been upright and honorable, how could he need such a method!

“Affectionate Young Master, Human Desire Sect… Damn it, just by the name, it doesn’t sound like the Righteous Path.”

Lu Changsheng secretly muttered to himself, but still extracted the Spirit Treasure before him to see the specific situation.

“Om!”

Instantly, an exquisite and small ancient furnace, about the size of a fist, with graceful contours and lines, resembling a reclining Goddess, appeared.

The furnace body was neither gold nor jade, incredibly delicate, and flowed with misty, cloud-like ethereal light, adding a touch of ethereal Immortal Qi to the furnace.

Looking at the appearance of the furnace, Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed.

The Goddess Furnace before him was pretty much as described.

Its main function was to interfere with and influence others’ emotions, thoughts, and desires through the Law of Human Desire, thereby achieving the goal of controlling them.

It could be activated with magical power to interfere with and influence others, or people could be taken into the furnace to be affected.

As for being taken into the furnace, in addition to activating the Spirit Treasure, one could also imprint the opponent’s blood, hair, or token in the furnace beforehand to enhance its power and effect.

Other than that, this Goddess Furnace had no other effects or powers.

No, the only thing to say is that this Goddess Furnace could also be used as a cave heaven magical treasure, to take people in, and also to store a few items.

However, once placed inside, even without activation, they would be affected by the Law of Human Desire within the furnace.

“Alas, such a Spirit Treasure falling into my hands is destined to be placed high on a shelf, gathering dust.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head and sighed, feeling that he had wasted an Advanced Lottery opportunity.

However, he thought about it, and this Goddess Furnace was not entirely useless.

For example, his Six Desires Heart Demon Art could be Cultivated by utilizing the Law of Human Desire within the Goddess Furnace.

If all else failed, it could be placed in his Immortal Cave as an incense burner, adding a bit of romantic ambiance during Dual Cultivation with his wives and concubines.

Without further thought, Lu Changsheng put the Goddess Furnace back into his storage ring and continued on his way.

A month later, Lu Changsheng quietly and silently returned to Bihu Mountain.

His Nascent Soul level Divine Soul extended out, instantly seeing a festive and lively atmosphere in his Lu, indicating that some kind of celebration was being prepared.

Without needing to think, he knew it was his son Lu Ping’an’s wedding.

“Looks like I made it.”

Although Lu Changsheng hadn’t returned, the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet could temporarily replace him.

But for his son’s major life event, if conditions allowed, he would definitely attend himself.

Upon arriving at the Lu Family Mansion, Lu Miaoyun saw him and immediately called out happily, “Husband!”

“Yun’er.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and stepped forward, asking how much longer until the celebration.

“Two and a half months left.”

Lu Miaoyun immediately said.

Originally, Lu Changsheng had said he would return from Jin Country within a year at most.

So Lu Miaoge, after finalizing the marriage at Heaven Sword Sect, didn’t delay too long either.

“How are the arrangements coming along now?”

Lu Changsheng held his wife’s hand and sat down beside her.

“Everything is ready, and quite a few guests have already arrived…”

Lu Miaoyun explained in detail to Lu Changsheng.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, then asked if anything had happened in the Lu or Jiang Country during this time.

“The Xu Family has a Core Formation Cultivator?”

When he heard that the Beast Taming Xu Family had produced a Core Formation cultivator, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly, not too surprised.

He had previously had Ling Zixiao collect information on the Beast Taming Xu Family and believed that if the Xu Family hadn’t been wary of Qingyun Sect, they would have cultivated a second Core Formation cultivator long ago.

The appearance of a second Core Formation cultivator now was simply because the Xu Family Old Ancestor had limited lifespan left and needed a new Core Formation cultivator to guard the Family.

In fact, Lu Changsheng suspected that this Core Formation cultivator had broken through to Core Formation long ago, but only appeared now.

“Xutian Du?”

However, when Lu Changsheng heard the name of this Immortal Master of the Xu Family, he was slightly surprised.

Isn’t this the person Xu Ruyin had always wanted to take revenge on?

According to Xu Ruyin, this person had gone out for experience after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage years ago and had never returned, with no news whatsoever.

Now, he had returned as a Core Formation cultivator.

“Tsk, it seems the Xu Family hides things quite deeply.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, almost certain that this Xutian Du must have broken through to Core Formation a long time ago.

The Xu Family had another force outside.

The core members of the Family here in Jiang Country would be sent there for cultivation after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

However, Lu Changsheng wasn’t very interested in these matters.

After all, things had changed.

The current Beast Taming Xu Family no longer caught the eye of Old Ancestor Lu.

“Oh, right, Husband, the Xuanmu Vine fruit you planted on Biyun Peak has matured…”

Lu Miaoyun seemed to remember something and spoke up.

“Matured!”

Lu Changsheng’s expression was joyful.

Lu Changsheng was quite looking forward to the Xuanmu Vine fruit.

After all, according to Honglian, the Xuanmu Vine was a companion Spirit Vine to the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine, and both shared many similarities.

So he also wanted to see if he could glean some information about the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine through the Xuanmu Vine.

Seeing his wife’s mysterious expression, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow slightly and asked with a smile, “What, is the matured fruit very special?”

“You’ll know when you see it, Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun said playfully, not telling him that the treasure formed from the matured fruit was the gourd he most anticipated.

“Oh?”

Lu Changsheng had a rough guess in his mind, smiled, and then called his wife Qu Zhenzhen, coming to the top of Biyun Peak with the two women.

Upon entering the underground palace, Lu Changsheng immediately saw a jade-green gourd lying on the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine, exuding a rich vitality and covered in purplish-black patterns.

As a Third Grade Advanced Artifact Refiner, Lu Changsheng’s eyesight was extraordinary, and he instantly saw that this gourd was unusual.

Seeing that the Xuanmu Vine on the Five Elements Earth next to the Profound Heaven Spiritual Vine had disappeared, Lu Changsheng immediately looked at his wife with pleasant surprise and said, “Zhenzhen, is this gourd the fruit condensed by the Xuanmu Vine?”

Even though Lu Changsheng had fantasized before that the Xuanmu Vine would grow him a Fourth Grade or Fifth Grade gourd.

But seeing that the fruit’s appearance was not gourd-shaped, Lu Changsheng had not held out much hope.

Unexpectedly, the Xuanmu Vine really became the gourd he anticipated.

“That’s right, this gourd was formed from the Xuanmu Vine’s fruit…”

Qu Zhenzhen immediately recounted the maturation of the Xuanmu Vine fruit to Lu Changsheng with great enthusiasm.