Establish A Long-Lived Family From The Son-In-Law

Chapter 109: Father's Friend!

Yunzhou, Taian County City.

"Is this the place where Xia Long settled his children?" Lu Changsheng looked at the ordinary courtyard in front of him.

Because Xia Long had been wandering outside for a long time, he had some enemies. So he didn't bring his children with him.

Instead, he settled them in the mortal world and hired an old servant to take care of them.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Lu Changsheng stepped forward and knocked on the door.

Soon, the door creaked open.

"Who are you looking for, young master?"

The one who opened the door was a young girl dressed in a moon-white smoke robe.

She looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slightly green face and a well-proportioned figure, exuding a strong youthful aura.

Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that the girl in front of him had cultivation.

But her cultivation was only at the second level of Qi Refining.

"Is this Xia Long's daughter?"

"I didn't expect Xia Long's daughter to be so beautiful, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes," Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised.

Then he smiled and said, "Is this Xia Guang's house?"

Xia Long's real name was Xia Guang, Xia Long was just an alias.

"Yes, do you have something to do with my dad?" the girl asked.

"I am a friend of Xia Guang's, he entrusted me to come here," Lu Changsheng said softly.

"My dad's friend? Entrusted to come?" The girl's expression paused slightly when she heard this.

Immediately, she invited Lu Changsheng into the courtyard.

In the courtyard, there was also an old man with gray hair and wearing a gray robe.

"Miss, who is this?" the old man asked, his expression slightly condensed and a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Lu Changsheng knew that this old man was the old servant arranged by Xia Long for his children.

This old man did not cultivate immortality, but he had practiced martial arts.

He was a martial arts Innate expert.

"This young master is my dad's friend, he was entrusted by my dad to come," Xia Zhuyue said crisply.

"Master's friend?" The old servant remained vigilant upon hearing this.

"You can rest assured, I did come here at Xia Guang's request," Lu Changsheng said calmly.

He raised his hand slightly, and a flame appeared with a 'puff', making the air hot.

"So it's a celestial master who has arrived. I have offended you, please forgive me, celestial master!"

Watching Lu Changsheng's actions, the old servant no longer doubted and bowed respectfully.

"I wonder what my father has entrusted to you, senior," Xia Zhiyue asked nervously, her lips slightly pursed.

Her father had never brought any friends over or invited anyone before. The fact that he had entrusted a friend to come over this time made her feel a sense of foreboding.

Seeing the girl's expression, Lu Changsheng sighed softly.

He took out Xia Long's ashes from his storage bag.

"When Xia Dao-you was out seeking opportunities, he unfortunately passed away. Before his death, he entrusted me with some matters to pass on to you and your younger brother," Lu Changsheng said.

"How could this be?" The girl was thunderstruck upon hearing this.

Her youthful and radiant face turned pale, and she felt a chill in her hands and feet.

"Father!" she cried out in grief, her face full of sorrow, and then collapsed weakly.

"Please accept my condolences," Lu Changsheng immediately supported the girl's soft body.

He also took this matter as a warning.

One must be more cautious in life and in one's actions.

Otherwise, if something were to happen to oneself, Xia Long's situation would serve as a cautionary tale.

"Father lied to me. You clearly said that after this year, you would no longer go out on risky adventures and would stay at home to accompany me and my younger brother. How could this..." The girl's face was filled with sorrow, her appearance pitiful and tearful, her rosy lips trembling.

After a moment, the girl realized that she had lost control of herself and quickly wiped away her tears.

With a slightly reddened face, she bowed gracefully to Lu Changsheng and said, "Thank you, senior. I have been impolite."

"It's alright. It's only natural to react this way," Lu Changsheng sighed softly.

If the other party had shown no grief or sorrow, he wouldn't have known what to say.

Seeing that the girl's mood had slightly calmed down, Lu Changsheng began to explain Xia Long's last wishes and matters to attend to.

At this time, Xia Zhiyue also called her younger brother, Xia Chaoyang, to come over.

Xia Chaoyang was eleven years old this year and had a handsome appearance.

He was dressed in a light blue robe, exuding an elegant and scholarly aura.

He resembled his father, Xia Long, to some extent, but their temperaments were completely different.

Lu Changsheng estimated that Xia Long had worked hard all the way to protect this son of his.

He didn't want his son to follow in his footsteps.

He hoped that his son could join a sect in the future and cultivate peacefully.

When Xia Chaoyang learned about his father's situation, he also had a sad expression on his face.

However, he had a strong character and bowed to Lu Changsheng to express his gratitude.

Afterwards, Lu Changsheng took out several of Xia Long's belongings and a storage bag containing three hundred spirit stones, and handed them to the siblings.

"Now that Xia Dao-you's entrusted matters have been taken care of, I will take my leave," Lu Changsheng said.

After finishing the matters at hand, Lu Changsheng turned around and bid farewell.

"Thank you, senior, for bringing back our father's belongings and ashes. We, the siblings, have no way to repay such a great kindness."

"I am willing to be a servant and repay the kindness of my seniors," Xia Zhuyue said, her lips trembling and tears welling up in her eyes, as she knelt before Lu Changsheng with a determined expression.

"You have already rewarded me for this matter, there is no need for such actions," Lu Changsheng said, reaching out to help the young girl up.

But the girl was stubborn, refusing to get up unless Lu Changsheng agreed.

"Now that my younger brother and I are dependent on each other for survival in this world, I hope that the senior can take care of my brother," she pleaded. "I am willing to be a servant and repay your kindness."

The girl looked at Lu Changsheng with a pitiful and touching expression.

She knew very well that now that her father had passed away, she and her brother were left with no one to rely on.

Survival might be possible, but it would be difficult for them to cultivate and become immortals in the future.

Although her father had left behind some wealth, it could also become a danger.

Moreover, she couldn't say for sure whether her father had any enemies.

Since her father entrusted the matter to Lu Changsheng, and Lu Changsheng did not covet the wealth, it showed that he was trustworthy.

So, in this situation, after a brief moment of contemplation, she decided to become a servant for Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng was not only her father's good friend, but also a cultivator with a trustworthy character.

He was also handsome and charming, which made her not only not repulsed, but even somewhat fond of him.

If she served by Lu Changsheng's side, not only would the situation of her and her brother be resolved, but she would also be able to take care of her brother in the future.

Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Zhuyue's appearance and pondered for a moment.

"Alright, I can first send you and your brother to stay with a good friend of mine," he said.

"When the assessment of the Qingyun Sect opens, I will come and take your brother to participate in the assessment."

"During this period, if you have any matters, you can send a message to me."

"As for being a servant, there is no need. If you insist, I can take you as a concubine."

Lu Changsheng spoke up.

Xia Zhuyue had a good appearance and spiritual roots, and she didn't have any complicated background troubles.

Naturally, he had no objections to taking her as a concubine.

Xia Long had also mentioned before that he could take his daughter as a concubine.

But Xia Zhuyue still had a younger brother.

If he took Xia Zhuyue away, he couldn't ignore Xia Chaoyang.

From Xia Chaoyang's current behavior, his character was decent and he wasn't much of a troublemaker.

But it wouldn't be convenient to bring Xia Chaoyang back to Qingzhu Mountain.

So Lu Changsheng thought about sending the siblings to Riyi County and asking Hong Yi to take care of them.

He also wanted to observe their character.

If their character was fine, he could take Xia Zhuyue as a concubine in the future.

Moreover, according to Xia Long's last words, his son had excellent spiritual roots.

He was likely to enter the immortal sect.

If Xia Chaoyang entered the immortal sect in the future, he would have one more connection to the immortal sect.

After all, I have been living in seclusion for a long time, so it's inevitable that information is limited.

If there was another junior brother from the immortal sect, there would be more sources of information on important matters.

"Thank you, senior!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhiyue immediately bowed to Lu Changsheng with a face full of joy.

She then pulled Xia Zhaoyang to bow to Lu Changsheng together.

"I also want to handle my father's funeral and bury my mother."

At this moment, Xia Zhiyue pursed her lips and continued speaking.

"It's no problem, I can stay here for a few days and help you with anything you need."

Lu Changsheng nodded in response.

"Thank you, Uncle Lu!"

Xia Zhiyue bowed to Lu Changsheng again.

The address changed from "young master" to "senior" and then to "uncle".

Lu Changsheng didn't pay too much attention to this.

He waved his hand and asked Xia Zhiyue to arrange a room for him.

"The secular spiritual energy is too thin. Without a spiritual gathering formation, spiritual stones, and other elixirs, it's too slow to cultivate."

After trying to meditate, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly and took out two spiritual stones.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

During these days, Xia Zhiyue and her brother began to handle their father's funeral and other matters.

Lu Changsheng also helped out when he had free time.

After all, they were not having an easy time as siblings.

Everything went smoothly and was handled simply. After it was all done, Xia Zhiyue expressed her willingness to follow Lu Changsheng's previous arrangements.

"Rest well tonight, we will set off tomorrow."

Lu Changsheng said so.

That night.

"Hmm?"

Lu Changsheng, who was meditating and cultivating, opened his eyes upon hearing some movement.

It was the sound of light footsteps.

With a slight sense, he knew that the person coming was Xia Zhiyue.

"It seems that this little girl is still worried."

Lu Changsheng guessed the other party's intentions in his heart.

But he also admired her decisiveness.

"Uncle Lu, are you resting?"

After a moment, Xia Zhiyue's soft and crisp voice came from outside the door.

"What's the matter?"

Lu Changsheng spoke.

"Uncle Lu, there's something I want to talk to you about."

The night wind howled, and Xia Zhiyue outside the door gathered her courage, holding the corners of her clothes with both hands, her face blushing as she spoke.

Lu Changsheng originally wanted to say that they could talk about it tomorrow.

But he thought that the little girl had also been through a lot.

This trip here was probably a result of a lot of hesitation and inner struggle before she mustered up the courage.

If he were to say something like that, it would really hurt her and dampen her enthusiasm.

"Sigh, I am ultimately a softhearted person."

Lu Changsheng sighed softly and said, "The door isn't locked."

"Creak."

The door was pushed open.

A delicate figure wrapped in light mourning clothes, Xia Zhuyue, walked into the room.

"Uncle Lu."

After Xia Zhuyue entered the room, she closed the door and called out softly.

Her voice was shy and timid, but filled with a pure and captivating charm.

"Yuer, what do you want to say?"

Moonlight spilled into the dim room as Lu Changsheng stood up and looked at Xia Zhuyue's delicate appearance, smiling gently.

Xia Zhuyue held the hem of her clothes with her small hands, then suddenly looked up, her face blushing, and rushed into Lu Changsheng's embrace.

She tightly held onto Lu Changsheng's waist, pressing her soft body against his chest.

She softly spoke of a matter.

Faced with such actions and words, Lu Changsheng was no longer a gentleman.

There was no way, it had come to this, what else could he do?

Moreover, this could be considered the scene that Xia Daoyou hoped to see before his death.

"Uncle Lu~"

Before long, the young girl arched her slender neck, her breathing becoming rapid.

Afterwards.

Lu Changsheng gently caressed Xia Zhuyue's blushing face, like soft mud, as she nestled in his embrace.

"Uncle Lu."

Xia Zhuyue curled up in Lu Changsheng's embrace, her face flushed, her voice somewhat hoarse and tender.

"It's alright, rest well."

Lu Changsheng used a cleaning spell to remove the sweat and liquid, speaking in a gentle tone.

"Mhmm."

The young girl had been busy and exhausted these past few days, her mind weary.

After experiencing such intense physical activity, she was even more exhausted and quickly fell asleep.

"Xia Long, you have truly given me two great gifts."

Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Zhuyue's delicate face and murmured to himself.

Just now, Xia Zhuyue revealed a piece of information to him.

She mentioned that she had a latent constitution.

The probability of having a spiritual root when giving birth in the future could be increased.

So, if Lu Changsheng was willing, she could bear his child.

Lu Changsheng had never rejected Xia Zhuyue to begin with.

Now that she took the initiative and revealed such information, he was even less likely to give up.

After all, this kind of constitution could very well be the legendary spiritual body!

"A body capable of nurturing spirits."

Lu Changsheng vaguely remembered seeing this kind of constitution in the spiritual realm.

But he didn't know the specific details.

Xia Zhuyue herself was also unclear.

She only knew that her mother had this kind of constitution.

And so it was, both she and her younger brother possessed spiritual roots.

The next day, Lu Changsheng rode on the Iron Feather Eagle and took the siblings to Ruyi County to find Hong Yi.

It had been a few years since he last saw Hong Yi.

And this trip happened to have something to discuss with Hong Yi.

Four days later, the Iron Feather Eagle landed outside the city of Ruyi County where no one was present.

Lu Changsheng took out a communication talisman to send a message to Hong Yi.

Then he brought Xia Zhuyue and Xia Chaoyang to the city of Ruyi County.

"Brother Lu, it's been many years, and you've become even more elegant," Hong Yi said, waiting outside the city of Ruyi County and immediately greeted Lu Changsheng with a smile.

He wore a purple gold crown and a purple brocade robe, exuding an air of nobility and dignity.

"Hong Brother, you're looking good too," Lu Changsheng also smiled and said.

Over the years, they had exchanged many letters.

There was no awkwardness in this meeting.

First, Xia Zhuyue and Xia Chaoyang were settled.

The two then went to Ruyi Tower to catch up and chat.

During the process, Lu Changsheng informed Hong Yi about Xia Zhuyue and Xia Chaoyang's situation and asked Hong Yi to take care of them.

Hong Yi readily agreed, reassuring Lu Changsheng.

At the same time, Lu Changsheng also mentioned that he would start sending his children to the secular world next year.

He asked Hong Yi to help arrange a large estate and take care of things like martial artists, scholars, guards, servants, and so on.

"Please rest assured, Brother Lu, leave these small matters to me!" Hong Yi said when he heard this, filled with joy.

He had relied on the talisman business with Lu Changsheng, and his status in the Ruyi Marquis's mansion had been constantly rising over the years.

Now, the position of the crown prince was within reach.

And now Lu Changsheng was willing to settle his secular children in the Ruyi Marquis's mansion.

This indicated that his relationship with Lu Changsheng was completely stable.

Naturally, he was extremely happy and delighted.

"Thank you for your hard work, Hong Brother. Oh, there's one more thing I want to trouble you with," Lu Changsheng thought of the matter of Qu Zhenzhen.

He asked Hong Yi to investigate the forces behind the old man who killed Qu Zhenzhen's entire family, the cultivators.

Lu Changsheng felt that he now had the ability to handle the matter of Qu Zhenzhen.

Naturally, he wanted to avenge her.

After all, she had given birth to three children for him, so he should take care of such a small matter.

"No problem, this matter is not difficult for me, leave it to me," Hong Yi immediately agreed.

"If there's any news, I'll notify you immediately," Hong Yi said, accepting the request.

"Thank you, Hong Brother. I didn't bring any gifts on this trip, so please accept these three high-grade talismans," Lu Changsheng took out three high-grade talismans and handed them to Hong Yi.

These matters were naturally worth more than the price of three high-grade talismans.

But when it comes to interpersonal relationships, he never lets anyone suffer a loss. Especially after dealing with Hong Yi so many times, he knows that the other party is trustworthy. So giving a little extra benefit is no big deal.

"Brother Lu is really too polite, I will accept this kindness!" Hong Yi also didn't refuse politely. He knew that in this kind of exchange, there is a mutual benefit that can enhance the relationship.

However, when he took the three talismans and held them in his hand, he immediately felt something was wrong. After taking a few glances, he couldn't help but be surprised and looked at Lu Changsheng in disbelief, "Brother Lu, what kind of talismans are these? They don't look like medium-grade talismans. Could it be..."

"That's right, these are high-grade talismans, the Golden Light Shield Talisman, capable of withstanding a strike from the late Qi Refining stage."

"I recently managed to become a high-grade talisman master, so I just drew a few self-defense talismans for myself," Lu Changsheng said.

In addition to interpersonal relationships, there is also a mutual benefit. Lu Changsheng felt that he needed to appropriately reveal some of his own strength and value. Only in this way could the interaction between the two be stable and long-lasting.

"High-grade talismans, Golden Light Shield Talisman!"

"Brother Lu has been promoted to a high-grade talisman master!"

When Hong Yi heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, his whole person was shocked. In his heart, it was as if a storm was raging, and he looked at Lu Changsheng with an incredulous expression on his face.

When he first befriended Lu Changsheng, it was because he saw that Lu Changsheng had extraordinary talent in talisman dao. He had the potential to become a high-grade talisman master in the future. He wanted to establish a good relationship and get to know a high-grade talisman master in advance.

Unexpectedly, only five years had passed. Lu Changsheng had already been promoted from a low-grade talisman master to a high-grade talisman master. This speed was simply astonishing.

At this moment, Hong Yi felt extremely fortunate for his decision back then. He was glad that he had invited Lu Changsheng for a three-year agreement and had maintained a relationship with him, establishing a good relationship. It was truly the most correct decision he had made in his life.

"It's just a stroke of luck, I've only just started trying, it's very difficult to succeed," Lu Changsheng said with a smile as he looked at Hong Yi's expression.

But Hong Yi was still so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.

Finally, after swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he couldn't help but say with emotion, "Brother Lu's talent in talisman dao can be said to be extraordinary, he might even have the chance to become a second-stage talisman master in the future."

"I never expected that I, Hong Yi, would be able to befriend a second-stage talisman master, it's truly a great fortune!"

"But these talismans are too precious, Brother Lu should take them back," Hong Yi said reluctantly.

A high-grade talisman costs at least thirty spiritual stones. These three talismans were also a huge sum of money for him, too precious.

"You can't take back something you've given away," Lu Changsheng said. "Brother Hong, just keep them. In the future, when I send my child into the secular world, I will rely on you more."

For him, the cost price of three high-grade talismans was only about ten spiritual stones. It couldn't be considered very precious.

"Alright, since that's the case, I will no longer be disrespectful." Hong Yi arched his hand and said. Then he said seriously, "Brother Lu, please rest assured that in the secular world, I will personally ensure the safety and well-being of your nephews and nieces. Otherwise, you can hold me, Hong Yi, accountable!"

Now, Lu Changsheng revealed the matter of being a high-grade talisman master.

After Lu Changsheng settles his children in the Ruyi Marquis Mansion and establishes their relationship as solid as a rock, his father, the Ruyi Marquis, will not be able to ignore the status of Lu Changsheng, a high-grade talisman master.

He will think about befriending Lu Changsheng, this high-grade talisman master, and building a good relationship.

"Hehe, Brother Hong is exaggerating."

"I just hope that these children can live a safe and happy life."

"I don't have any other thoughts."

Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Yi's appearance and smiled, shaking his head.

Then the two of them chatted and caught up.

Late at night.

Afterwards.

"Zhiyue, I will leave in a few days. If you have anything, just send me a message directly."

Lu Changsheng said to Xia Zhiyue.

He didn't rush to have Xia Zhiyue return to Qingzhu Mountain with him.

It was still the original plan.

To let the other party take care of his younger brother in the secular world.

And wait for the immortal sect to recruit disciples.

As for having children, he wasn't in a hurry either.

He planned to go back and investigate the other party's physique first.

To see if it was the spiritual body he had in mind.

"Mhmm."

Xia Zhiyue lazily leaned against him, weakly responding.

Seven days later.

Qingzhu Mountain.

"The spiritual body can greatly increase the chances of children conceived in the womb having spiritual roots."

"But each childbirth will cause great damage to one's own vitality."

"This physique can also forcibly consume one's own cultivation origin to nurture the fetus and enhance the fetus's spiritual root aptitude."

Lu Changsheng looked at the book in his hand, which described the spiritual body.

"Zhiyue said that her mother died shortly after giving birth to Xia Chaoyang."

"Having a spiritual body indicates that she was a cultivator."

"Cultivators rarely experience difficult childbirth or death."

"Could it be that Xia Chaoyang, the son whom Xia Long has high hopes for, is the child his wife conceived by consuming her own cultivation origin?"

"This also explains why Xia Long loves and values this son so much."

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself, speculating.

"If that's the case, it seems that having children is not something to be taken lightly."

"Xia Zhiyue's body and cultivation level are still too weak. If she has more children, there might be problems."

Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.

(End of this chapter)