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

Chapter 116: Danger! I must prepare for the worst!

"Extract!"

Lu Changsheng's mind stirred as he extracted the Xuan Yuan Pearl from the system space.

Instantly, a jade pearl the size of an egg, emitting a brilliant blue light, appeared.

At the same time, detailed information about this Xuan Yuan Pearl entered Lu Changsheng's mind.

"This Xuan Yuan Pearl is essentially a portable power bank."

"For Qi refining and Foundation Building cultivators, it not only charges and extends their endurance, but also enhances their spiritual power and magical abilities."

"But in the hands of a Nascent Soul cultivator, this treasure's effect is quite ordinary, only serving as a common amplification treasure."

Lu Changsheng looked at the Xuan Yuan Pearl in his hand and muttered to himself.

He now had a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the effect of this Xuan Yuan Pearl.

"But this effect is already very powerful, enough for me to use until the Nascent Soul stage!"

"After I reach the Nascent Soul stage, I can pass this Xuan Yuan Pearl on to my children."

"After all, this Xuan Yuan Pearl is different from the Mo Sha Curse Book. It doesn't disappear after one use and can be passed down from generation to generation."

A smile appeared on Lu Changsheng's face.

In his opinion, this Xuan Yuan Pearl was much better than the Mo Sha Curse Book.

Not only for individuals, but also for families and sects, it was an invaluable treasure.

Most family forces would inevitably encounter times of decline.

And it is during these times that the value of the Xuan Yuan Pearl is revealed.

It can stabilize a family and have a pseudo Foundation Building, a pseudo false pill.

"I am currently at the seventh level of Qi refining. I wonder how much this Xuan Yuan Pearl can enhance and boost me."

Without much thought, Lu Changsheng lightly bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood onto the Xuan Yuan Pearl.

In an instant, the pearl absorbed the blood and emitted a brilliant light. It turned into a stream of light and entered Lu Changsheng's body, reaching his Qi Sea Dantian along the meridians.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and sat in meditation, starting to refine and perfectly integrate this Xuan Yuan Pearl with himself.

One month later.

Third floor of the Spirit Talisman Shop.

"It truly lives up to the system's reputation, a third-grade rare treasure!"

"The amount of spiritual power this Xuan Yuan Pearl can store is about eight to nine times what I have now!"

Lu Changsheng looked inward at his Dantian and saw that the pearl, which was originally a brilliant blue color, now had a colorful glow, his face filled with joy.

After refining the Xuan Yuan Pearl, he could clearly feel the spiritual energy in his "second Dantian".

Just like his primary Dantian, the spiritual energy could circulate without any hindrance.

"With this Xuan Yuan Pearl, I no longer have to worry about insufficient spiritual power."

Lu Changsheng exclaimed in joy.

Then, his mind stirred, and his fingers closed together, forming a sword aura.

"Releasing spells with spiritual power, the power has roughly tripled through spiritual pressure."

"If fully activated, this amplification can still increase by several tens of percent."

Lu Changsheng looked at the sword light in his hand and quietly felt the changes in spiritual pressure.

"No wonder the Profound Yuan Bead can only make the Qi Refining stage comparable to Foundation Building, the late Foundation Building stage comparable to False Dan."

"With this second dantian, my spiritual power quantity completely surpasses Qi Refining, almost comparable to Foundation Building."

"But in terms of quality, it still can't compare to a Foundation Building cultivator."

"However, I cultivate the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Technique, which is an authentic high-level cultivation method. The foundation of my spiritual power is far superior to cultivators of the same level. When I reach the peak of Qi Refining and have the support of the Profound Yuan Bead, I may not be weaker than a Foundation Building cultivator."

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.

But it was just a thought.

When he really reached the peak of Qi Refining, he wouldn't rely on a treasure to try to challenge a Foundation Building cultivator.

Who would play a cross-level challenge for no reason?

He wasn't the protagonist like Long Aotian.

And Lu Changsheng was well aware that he had a big problem in terms of combat techniques.

He had too few spells and techniques.

Apart from the Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, and Seven Luminaries Sword Escape, he had only learned ordinary spells like Fireball and Telekinesis.

For slightly more advanced offensive spells, he hadn't learned or practiced any and could only rely on talismans.

"This Profound Yuan Bead is not only useful in combat, but also helpful in other aspects."

"Now when I make talismans, I don't have to worry about spiritual power consumption, I just need to consider my mental focus."

Lu Changsheng said with joy.

Usually, when he finished drawing talismans and his spiritual power was almost depleted, he had to recover through meditation.

But now with the Profound Yuan Bead, he didn't have to worry about running out of spiritual power.

Moreover, after the spiritual power inside the Profound Yuan Bead was consumed, it would slowly replenish itself by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"Calculating the time, it's almost time for the Immortal Sect Conference, right?"

At this moment, Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered that according to the time, there were still a few months left until the day of the Qingyun Sect's Immortal Sect assessment.

He had originally said that he would send Xia Chaoyang to the Qingyun Sect to participate in the Immortal Sect assessment.

"Forget it, there might be danger in going out now with the autumn affairs. It's the same to let Hong Yi or Fei Yu send Xia Chaoyang over."

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided not to make this trip.

Although with his current strength and abilities, as long as he didn't encounter a Foundation Building cultivator, nothing would happen.

But it's better to have fewer troubles.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng wrote several letters and went to the market post station to have them sent to Riyu County City.

Time passed day by day.

In the blink of an eye, another month had passed.

During this time, Lu Changsheng impregnated all three maidservants he had added from Baiyu Tower.

He didn't take much care of these three maidservants, just letting nature take its course.

After all, there's no rush for this kind of thing, it's a matter of time.

If he really wants to go crazy, there is also a method called the Yin and Yang Harmony Technique, which can increase fertility.

"Er Dong, Su Xianzi has come to order talismans again."

That day, Lu Changsheng was reading about the history of cultivation on the third floor when he heard the voice of the shopkeeper Zhang Shan outside.

"Alright, I'll come down right away."

Lu Changsheng nodded upon hearing this.

This Su Xianzi is named Su Hongyu and is a big customer of the spiritual talisman shop.

She has purchased quite a few talismans from the shop in the past few months.

So, this kind of situation requires the owner to receive her.

When he arrived at the first-floor reception hall, he immediately saw a woman in her late twenties, with a beautiful face and dressed in a purple elegant palace dress.

"Greetings, Su Daoist friend."

Lu Changsheng smiled and bowed to the other party.

"Master Lu has arrived. I came here this time to order a batch of talismans."

Su Hongyu saw Lu Changsheng and spoke with a gentle and charming voice.

Then she handed over a list of talisman purchases.

She was dressed in an elegant palace dress, with a graceful and dignified appearance, but there was a touch of charm in her every move.

"No problem, it will take about half a month for the shop to prepare all these talismans."

Lu Changsheng looked at the list and said.

"Okay."

Su Hongyu agreed readily, then signed the contract and paid the deposit.

After completing all this, Su Xianzi looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled, "Master Lu, I have discovered an ancient cave mansion outside and would like to invite a few fellow cultivators to explore it together. I wonder if you are interested?"

"Su Xianzi's invitation is an honor for me, but I am not good at fighting, so I won't go."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately declined politely.

"To be honest, this cave mansion is sealed with restrictions and is difficult to open for a while, so I want to find someone to explore it together."

"But if the cultivator's cultivation level is too high, I am afraid they will be greedy for treasures."

"Master Lu's cultivation level is not high, and he is also the owner of the spiritual talisman shop, so I sincerely invite you."

Su Hongyu slightly twisted her slender waist and crossed her legs, her actions carrying a hint of temptation.

"I am not strong enough, so I won't participate. Thank you for your kind invitation, Su Xianzi."

Lu Changsheng continued to refuse.

At this moment, he felt a sense of caution in his heart.

Although he had done business with the other party several times, they hadn't had much contact.

The sudden invitation to explore the cave mansion made him think more.

Moreover, as a man who had experienced countless battles and seen through many things, Lu Changsheng could sense that Su Hongyu in front of him must have learned seduction techniques, and her behavior was trying to tempt him.

Combined with the recent situation of the Lu family, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but think more.

However, Lu Changsheng doesn't care about this kind of thing.

Even if the other party is fishing, as long as he doesn't take the bait, it's fine.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng is not interested in exploring ancient ruins and caves.

If he has the leisure, he might as well go home and have a couple more children.

Not only can the children bring him money through the system, but they can also enhance his spiritual roots and strength.

"Since Master Lu is not interested, then this young lady will have to find someone else."

Although Su Hongyu is somewhat regretful, she doesn't insist and continues to smile and say.

Half a month later.

Zhang Shan tells Lu Changsheng that Miss Su Xianzi has come again.

"Master Lu."

Su Hongyu greets Lu Changsheng with a smile.

This time, she is wearing a golden and magnificent palace robe.

The robe is flowing with spiritual light, with vivid and lifelike phoenix embroidery.

Lu Changsheng can tell at a glance that this is at least a high-quality robe, or even a top-grade one.

But Lu Changsheng thinks this behavior is crazy.

Wearing something so flashy, isn't she afraid of being targeted as a fat sheep?

"Friend Su, the talismans you previously ordered are all ready, take a look."

Lu Changsheng doesn't look much, he takes out a stack of talismans from his storage bag and says.

"This young lady naturally trusts Master Lu."

Su Hongyu takes the talismans and looks at them for a moment, smiling.

After paying the remaining payment in spirit stones, Su Hongyu continues, "I wonder if Master Lu has any first-grade Breaking Restriction Talismans?"

"Breaking Restriction Talismans?"

"Breaking Restriction Talismans are first-grade top-grade talismans, with a very high level of difficulty."

"I don't know how many you need, but if it's just one or two, I can ask the elders of the clan to draw them."

Lu Changsheng speaks up.

Breaking Restriction Talismans belong to first-grade top-grade talismans, with a difficulty comparable to second-grade talismans.

Even the fourth elder has a low success rate in drawing Breaking Restriction Talismans.

But for Lu Changsheng, it's not a big problem.

However, he can't bring out this kind of business that involves the store.

"The more, the better."

Su Hongyu says so.

Then she smiles at Lu Changsheng and says, "Master Lu, I bought the Breaking Restriction Talismans because I reached the final stage of the exploration of the cave."

"It's a pity that Master Lu didn't join us before. This trip was not only safe, but I also gained a lot, which allowed me to buy a new robe."

Su Hongyu says with a smile.

"Then congratulations to Miss Su!"

Upon hearing these words, Lu Changsheng remained calm in his heart and smiled as he cupped his hands in response.

He immediately said, "As for the Breaking Prohibition Talisman, the small shop can only provide one or two. It's really impossible to provide more."

Symbols like the Breaking Prohibition Talisman don't have a high success rate for the four elders, so they can't make much money from them. They usually only draw a few to sell in order to maintain the reputation of the shop.

Su Hongyu saw that Lu Changsheng was still indifferent and then paid the deposit before chatting for a bit and leaving.

"There's definitely a problem, absolutely fishing!"

After Su Hongyu left, Lu Changsheng returned to the third floor and couldn't help but think that there was something wrong with Su Hongyu.

She was trying to lure him away from the market.

"Behind this Su Hongyu, there's even a possibility that she's part of the group that attacked Sister Miaoge," Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

But unfortunately, his own strength was limited.

Otherwise, he could have followed her and conducted an investigation to uncover the truth.

But he was just a small Qi Refining cultivator, so there was no need to take risks.

Time flew by, and over two months passed.

During this time, Lu Changsheng added three more spiritual root maidservants from the Baiyu Tower.

Two of them became pregnant.

As for the maidservants without spiritual roots, after six of them became pregnant, Lu Changsheng controlled the situation and didn't let them conceive.

After all, there still needed to be maidservants to do things and take care of the children.

During this period, Su Hongyu also came twice.

But she didn't invite Lu Changsheng to explore the cave again.

Instead, she expressed her happiness at the gains she made from the cave and invited Lu Changsheng to celebrate at a nearby restaurant.

After all, she was a big customer and they were still in the market, so Lu Changsheng accepted the invitation.

After a few drinks, when Su Hongyu's face was flushed, she confided in Lu Changsheng about how difficult it had been for her as a wandering cultivator, trying to bring the two of them closer.

The second time was not long ago when she invited Lu Changsheng to attend a gathering of wandering cultivators.

She told Lu Changsheng that besides trading items and expanding their network, the gathering also had a hidden purpose.

It was for wandering cultivators who had no hope of reaching Foundation Building and wanted to find a partner to form a cultivation family. They would meet and play at this gathering.

She wanted to invite Lu Changsheng to participate.

Even though Lu Changsheng was indeed curious and interested in this gathering, he had already determined that the other party was fishing, so he naturally refused politely.

In the end, Su Hongyu could only leave with a face full of resentment, as if she had been rejected by a heartless person.

However, the experienced Lu Changsheng remained unaffected.

He had truly honed his skills in matters of love and relationships over the years.

But to be fair, the other party's appearance and demeanor, coupled with the charm between their interactions, did make it difficult for people to refuse.

Unfortunately, Lu Changsheng had experienced countless battles and was on guard.

On this day, Lu Changsheng, who was surrounded by seven sharp sword auras, suddenly opened his eyes while cultivating on the third floor of the Spiritual Talisman Shop.

"I've finally reached the eighth level of Qi Refining!"

Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored lake in his Qi Sea Dantian and a smile appeared on his face.

He had broken through faster than he had anticipated.

In addition to having enough medicinal pills, the improvement of his spiritual roots and dual cultivation were also contributing factors.

"Now that I've broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, the upper limit of the Profound Origin Bead will also immediately increase. It's truly amazing."

Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored bead circulating in his dantian and couldn't help but marvel.

After his breakthrough, the Profound Origin Bead also reacted and was upgraded.

This upgrade would continue until the peak of the Foundation Building stage.

At that time, it would be the limit of what the Profound Origin Bead could enhance.

"But at my current speed, it will probably take five or six years to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining!"

In the next moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head and estimated his cultivation speed.

Even though this speed was considered fast for a sixth-grade spiritual root cultivator, Lu Changsheng still felt it was a bit slow.

After all, he had only been cultivating for less than ten years.

Six days later, Lu Changsheng suddenly received a message from the second elder.

He was told to prepare and return to Qingzhu Mountain in three days.

As for the Spiritual Talisman Shop, he would have someone temporarily take care of it.

"Second Elder, what's going on?"

Upon hearing the words of the second elder, Lu Changsheng immediately realized that something had happened.

According to the timeline, the second elder still had more than half a month before returning.

And he had never been in such a hurry before.

"I received a message from the family. Many of the young members of our Lu family who were out on training have been attacked."

"And recently, the Chen family directly attacked the elder in the mining area, severely injuring him. That's why the family is recalling all the personnel outside!"

The second elder said in a deep voice.

"The Chen family made a move!?"

Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.

He immediately realized that the situation between the Chen family and the Lu family was finally about to erupt.

This time, it was no longer a small friction.

Multiple members of the Lu family were attacked, and even the elder stationed in the mining area was severely injured.

This indicated that the Chen family was directly confronting the Lu family.

"That's right. The Chen family has been provoking us repeatedly. Although our Lu family has fought back, we haven't been able to deter them. They know that the Patriarch's condition is not good, which is why they dare to do this!"

The second elder's face also looked a bit unsightly.

The Lu family had already suffered a major blow more than ten years ago.

They still haven't fully recovered.

This wave of deaths among the Lu family's descendants has made the situation even worse for the Lu family.

After all, for a cultivation family, bloodline continuity is extremely important.

"Elder, don't worry, our Lu family has the foundation to stand tall on Qingzhu Mountain for hundreds of years, and we are not afraid of the Chen family."

The second elder seemed afraid that Lu Changsheng would worry, so he spoke up.

"Elder, no matter what, I, Lu Changsheng, will stand with the Lu family through thick and thin!"

Lu Changsheng didn't care whether the other party was trying to reassure him or not.

Now that the Lu family is facing a crisis, he could indeed choose to hide and stay in Jiulongfang City.

But his wife, concubines, and children are all in the Lu family, so he must go back this time.

"Alright, alright."

When the second elder heard this, he was also relieved.

There is a saying that distance tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's true character.

Lu Changsheng has only been with the Lu family for ten years.

Now that the Lu family is in crisis and he shows such a firm attitude, it naturally makes him feel that he didn't misjudge him, and he is extremely relieved.

Then he asked Lu Changsheng to prepare, and tomorrow he would send someone to temporarily sit in the Lingfu Shop.

After the second elder left, Lu Changsheng went to the third floor to check his storage bag.

He wanted to see what else he needed to prepare.

"First-grade medium-grade talismans, 200 pieces; first-grade high-grade talismans, 156 pieces; first-grade top-grade talismans, 119 pieces."

"Second-grade low-grade talismans, 57 pieces; second-grade medium-grade talismans, 8 pieces."

"One second-grade puppet, two first-grade medium-grade puppets, four first-grade low-grade puppets."

"Three Yin Lei Pills, one set of Black Blood Needles."

"Two bottles of first-grade top-grade healing pills."

"One bottle of Bursting Qi Pill, which can immediately restore half of spiritual power and increase cultivation."

"One bottle of Ling Shen Pill, which can clear the mind and strengthen the spirit!"

"As for magical tools, there are two top-grade magical tools and five high-grade magical tools, and there is nothing else to add."

Lu Changsheng sorted out his inventory and thought about what else he needed to prepare.

But after thinking about it, it seemed that there was nothing else to add.

"I drew the talismans according to my own needs, with attack, defense, trapping, escape, and healing all covered."

"With the Ling Shen Pill as a supplement, it's not a problem to smash hundreds of talismans when the time comes."

"And now, I am at the eighth level of Qi Refining, with the Profound Yuan Bead, which can be said to be invincible below Foundation Building."

"And with the Profound Yuan Bead, if I fully activate the Golden Light Brick Talisman Treasure, I can also unleash seventy to eighty percent of its power, and ordinary Foundation Building cultivators may not be able to withstand it."

Lu Changsheng calculated and felt that he wouldn't have much of a problem even if he encountered a Foundation Building cultivator.

However, he never worried about his own problems from beginning to end.

He always considered how to keep his wives and children safe in danger.

"If the Lu family is really breached, then I will have a second-tier puppet by my side, a magic treasure in one hand, and a stack of second-tier talismans in the other. Even a Foundation Building cultivator would make way for me."

"After all, without deep hatred, who would be willing to fight to the death with someone?"

Lu Changsheng thought in his heart.

"Unfortunately, I have never seen the ancestor of the Chen family. Otherwise, I could directly use the Demon Curse Book to deal with him."

"But now, the situation of the Lu family is not something that can be solved by killing one ancestor of the Chen family. The problem lies with the Lu family itself."

"Even if the Chen family is gone, there will be the Yu family, Bai family, Zheng family, and other cultivation families who will take action."

"After all, in the cultivation world, weakness is the original sin. Without strength, one cannot even defend a spiritual vein blessed land."

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

He knew that even if the ancestor of the Chen family died, it did not mean that the crisis of the Lu family was resolved.

In the end, the crisis of the Lu family originated from the imminent death of their ancestor.

And the Lu family did not have any new Foundation Building cultivators being born.

"It has been almost two years since Lu Yuanshan returned from the Purple Abyss Secret Realm."

"But during this time, the Lu family has not shown any response, and there have been no new Foundation Building cultivators being born."

"Did they not gain anything, or did they ultimately fail to break through?"

Lu Changsheng murmured in his heart.

For ordinary cultivators, even if they gather all the Foundation Building pills and Foundation Building spiritual objects, the probability of breaking through to Foundation Building is at most fifty to sixty percent.

But how many people can gather all the Foundation Building pills and Foundation Building spiritual objects?

Most wandering cultivators rely on one or two Foundation Building spiritual objects.

Even many wandering cultivators have nothing and directly risk their lives, hoping for a chance to break through to Foundation Building.

As for cultivation families like the Lu family, although they may have some background, they can only guarantee having two or three Foundation Building spiritual objects.

"It is meaningless to think about the new Foundation Building cultivators of the Lu family now. I must prepare for the worst."

Lu Changsheng didn't think much about this.

His mind began to simulate how he would respond if the ancestor of the Lu family died and a Foundation Building cultivator came to kill him while he was with his wives and children.

Should he immediately use his magic treasure, or let the puppet engage in battle while he assisted with talismans?

Or when he uses his magic treasure, should he also unleash the power of the treasure bones he has cultivated, hoping to directly kill the Foundation Building cultivator?

Lu Changsheng kept simulating and pondering.

Unfortunately, no one knew about Lu Changsheng's thoughts at this time.

Otherwise, they would definitely be dumbfounded and shocked beyond measure.

They would think, "Is this the door you want to go through to annihilate others?"

Otherwise, why would it come to this?

Most cultivators are for the sake of some benefits. Who would fight to the death for no reason?

After all, everyone cultivates to live well and live more freely.

(End of this chapter)