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

Chapter 118: Sister, Lu Changsheng is dead!

Qingzhu Mountain.

Inside a grand hall.

"What? You're saying that you were ambushed on your way back, the Second Elder was intercepted, and Changsheng was chased by three robbery cultivators, and his whereabouts are unknown!"

Upon hearing her daughter Lu Miaohuan's words, Lu Yuanding's face immediately darkened.

"Yes, father. At that time, three late Qi Refining stage robbery cultivators chased after us. Uncle Yuanhua wanted to divert their attention, but Changsheng voluntarily left the flying boat to lead one of them away."

"But in the end, all three robbery cultivators went after Lu Changsheng."

Lu Miaohuan's eyes turned red, her voice choked with emotion.

During this time, images kept appearing in her mind of Lu Changsheng standing on the circular artifact, diverting the attention of the robbery cultivators by leaving the flying boat.

Regret and self-blame filled her mind. Why didn't she hold onto Lu Changsheng at that time?

After all, being chased by three robbery cultivators undoubtedly meant certain death.

"Master, this is all my fault. I failed to protect Changsheng, and I am willing to accept punishment."

Lu Yuanhua also said with a self-blaming expression.

Now, it was obvious how important Lu Changsheng was to the Lu family.

As long as he continued to grow, he would become one of the core pillars of the Lu family in the future.

But now, this future pillar had sacrificed himself for them.

This made him feel guilty and self-blaming.

"Sigh."

Lu Yuanding let out a deep sigh, his mood becoming even heavier.

He really didn't expect such an unexpected event to occur.

If Lu Changsheng really had an accident, it would not only be a great loss for the Lu family.

He also didn't know how to explain it to the Fourth Elder.

"The Patriarch once said that Lu Changsheng is a person with great fortune. I hope he can turn this misfortune into a blessing!"

Lu Yuanding could only hope for this in his heart.

But when he thought about the three robbery cultivators chasing after Lu Changsheng together, his mood became even heavier.

He felt that in this situation, the possibility of Lu Changsheng turning misfortune into a blessing and escaping death was very small.

"Let's put aside the matter of punishment for now. The most urgent task is to go and rescue the Second Elder and find Lu Changsheng!"

Looking at his daughter, who had red eyes and a sad expression, Lu Yuanding sighed again and said to Lu Yuanhua.

Then he let his daughter and the other young members of the Lu family rest and instructed them not to spread this news.

He and Lu Yuanhua quickly walked out of the grand hall.

Lu Miaohuan's eyes were red, her face full of sadness and sorrow. After returning to the backyard of her home, she sat down by the stone table and stared blankly into space.

Images of Lu Changsheng involuntarily appeared in her mind.

The two of them had argued, laughed, and shared countless moments together.

They didn't spend much time together.

But now, as she recalled those memories, they kept revolving in her mind.

This caused her inner grief, self-blame, and nostalgia to ferment.

As a result, Lu Changsheng's image became more and more vivid in her heart.

"Lu Changsheng."

Lu Miaohuan whispered.

She felt an emptiness in her heart.

She understood what it meant to lose someone and then realize their worth.

"Huanhuan, you're back! What's wrong with you?"

At this moment, Lu Miaoge returned from the Fourth Elder's place.

Seeing her younger sister's sad and lost expression in the courtyard, she immediately went forward to ask with concern.

"Sister, Lu Changsheng is dead, wuwuwu."

Lu Miaohuan, who was immersed in her memories, saw her sister appear.

Her emotions, which had been accumulating, erupted at this moment.

She hugged her sister and said with a grievance in her voice, crying directly.

"What!?"

Lu Miaoge heard her sister's words and felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her delicate and beautiful face turned pale, and she looked at her sister in disbelief, saying, "Huanhuan, what are you saying? Are you saying that Changsheng is dead?"

"Wuwuwu, he sacrificed himself to protect us."

Lu Miaohuan cried out loudly.

In her heart, she had already concluded that Lu Changsheng was undoubtedly dead.

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge looked at her sister's sad appearance and couldn't help but feel a surge of sadness. Her heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife.

"Huanhuan, don't cry. What happened?"

"Tell me and your sister, how could Changsheng die?"

Lu Miaoge comforted her sister, biting her lip tightly, her voice trembling as she asked.

She couldn't believe that this was true.

Lu Changsheng, who was perfectly fine, had died like this.

In her mind, memories of her time with Lu Changsheng kept appearing.

Because of my proficiency in symbol-making techniques, I got to know Lu Changsheng.

Afterwards, I kept hearing about his progress in the field of symbols and remembered this person.

Later, the two of us studied symbol-making under the Fourth Elder and worked together in the Jiulongfang Market.

She had witnessed Lu Changsheng's progress and growth all the way.

Until recently, their relationship had progressed further and they became a couple.

But now, her younger sister told her that Lu Changsheng had died.

Lu Miaoge couldn't believe it, couldn't accept this terrible news.

"When we were coming back."

Then, Lu Miaohuan choked up as she recounted what happened on the way back.

"Four masked robbers, Changsheng went to distract them, but ended up being chased by three robbers."

Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng was not dead, Lu Miaoge felt a great relief.

But her heart still sank to the bottom.

Knowing that these four robbers dared to intercept the flying boat of the Second Elder, they must be formidable.

It is even possible that these four people were the same robbers who attacked her before.

In such a situation, it would be very difficult for Lu Changsheng to escape from the hands of three robbers.

"Huanhuan, don't cry. Changsheng has his own destiny, he will be fine."

Lu Miaoge bit her lip, comforting her younger sister.

At the same time, she was also comforting herself.

Because she knew that Lu Changsheng had some secrets.

It's not as simple as it seems on the surface.

Especially after Lu Changsheng saved her and they cultivated together, she knew Lu Changsheng's strength was not just at the sixth level of Qi Refinement as Lu Miaohuan claimed.

He most likely broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refinement.

But even at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, facing three robbers would be extremely dangerous.

When she encountered those four robbers, if it weren't for relying on protective artifacts and talismans, as well as being near the Jiulongfang Market, she wouldn't have been able to escape at all.

And in the end, it was Lu Changsheng who saved her, otherwise it would have been a dead end.

Thinking about all this, she felt a wave of sadness and discomfort welling up in her heart.

"Even if Lu Changsheng broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refinement, he has never fought with anyone before, and he even gave us half of his talismans for self-defense, sob."

Lu Miaohuan felt even more distressed when she thought about how Lu Changsheng gave her half of his talismans when he got off the flying boat.

She looked at them, most of them were intermediate-grade talismans.

But there were also several high-grade talismans.

She knew that these talismans must have been used by Lu Changsheng to protect himself and save his life.

But in such a dangerous situation, he not only distracted the enemy, but also gave half of his life-saving talismans to them.

"If I hadn't come back to Qingzhu Mountain and had Changsheng stay at the Lingfu Store, he wouldn't have encountered danger."

Hearing her sister's tearful words, Lu Miaoge couldn't help but be infected.

She felt a bit guilty in her heart.

She felt that if it weren't for her, Lu Changsheng would have returned to Qingzhu Mountain last time.

Then this ambush wouldn't have happened, and this wouldn't have occurred.

"Changsheng, you must come back alive."

Lu Miaoge silently prayed in her heart, unwilling to believe that Lu Changsheng had died.

Looking at her sister's sorrowful and heartbroken appearance, Lu Miaoge couldn't help but sigh deeply.

She had always known that her sister had a slight fondness for Lu Changsheng.

But she didn't expect that her sister's fondness and liking for Lu Changsheng had reached this level.

"If it was before, Huanhuan's feelings for Changsheng were just liking and having a fondness."

"But many times, memories can beautify a person."

"Now, experiencing such an event, Huanhuan's liking, fondness, and sadness, this feeling will continue to ferment, I'm afraid she will never forget Changsheng."

Lu Miaoge understood her sister's temperament very well.

She also knew that after this incident, her sister would never forget Lu Changsheng.

Thinking about the karmic relationship between herself and Lu Changsheng, and now her sister's feelings, Lu Miaoge couldn't help but sigh.

But thinking about Lu Changsheng's uncertain fate, Lu Miaoge didn't think too much.

She just hoped that Lu Changsheng would come back safely.

"It's okay, Changsheng will definitely come back, he must."

Lu Miaoge gently comforted her sister, her voice trembling slightly, but with a hint of determination.

She always felt that Lu Changsheng wouldn't die so easily.

As long as she didn't see Lu Changsheng's body, she wouldn't believe that he was dead.

Meanwhile, at the residence of the Fourth Elder.

"Changsheng went to distract the robbers, causing three late-stage Qi Refinement robbers to chase after him."

Upon hearing the words of Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanhua, the Fourth Elder's face also changed.

Having had so much contact with Lu Changsheng, she naturally knew that her son-in-law was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

He had some unknown opportunities and secrets.

Even the ancestral elder of the Lu family said that Lu Changsheng was a person with great fortune.

So she knew that Lu Changsheng dared to do this, to distract a robber, he must have some confidence.

I am confident that I can escape from a late-stage Qi refining cultivator.

But now, Lu Yuanhua said that three cultivators in the Jie realm were chasing after Lu Changsheng, which made her feel heavy-hearted and worried.

"The most urgent task now is to send someone to support the second elder."

"I will go to see the ancestor and see if there is a way to find Lu Changsheng's whereabouts."

After all, the fourth elders had experienced many hardships.

Without much thought or wasting emotions, they quickly calmed down and spoke about how to deal with and resolve the situation.

"Ah, Changsheng, if something happens to you, how can I explain it to Miaoyun?"

After Lu Yuanding and Lu Yuanhua left, the fourth elders also sighed deeply.

They temporarily decided not to tell their granddaughter about this news, so as not to worry her.

Then they went to the depths of Qingzhu Valley to meet the ancestor of the Lu family.

To see if there is any way to determine Lu Changsheng's situation.

Two days later.

"What, Changsheng led the cultivators away and his whereabouts are unknown!"

"How could you let Changsheng do such a dangerous thing!"

The second elder and the others from the Lu family were angry when they heard about Lu Changsheng's situation, and they glared at Lu Yuanhua.

Before this, he had not fully recognized Lu Changsheng.

He felt that he needed more time to observe Lu Changsheng's situation and see if he could fully integrate into the Lu family.

But when Lu Changsheng refused the invitation from the Yu family and saved Lu Miaoge's life.

Now that the Lu family is facing a crisis and he firmly expresses his willingness to advance and retreat with the Lu family, he has completely recognized Lu Changsheng as one of their own.

But now, Lu Yuanhua said that Lu Changsheng led the cultivators away and his whereabouts are unknown, which made him angry.

"Second elder."

Lu Yuanhua bowed his head in guilt.

"Have you found any clues about Changsheng?"

The second elder asked in a deep voice.

"No, we have searched the area where Changsheng led the cultivators, but there is no trace of a battle."

"So there are only two possibilities."

Lu Yuanhua said.

The absence of battle traces indicates that there was no intense confrontation between the two sides, and the battle ended quickly.

So there are only two possibilities.

Either Lu Changsheng escaped directly.

Or Lu Changsheng was easily killed or captured by the three cultivators.

Faced with three cultivators in the late stage of Qi refining, they all assumed that the latter possibility was more likely.

"Have you reported this to the ancestor?"

The second elder thought of the ancestor's high regard for Lu Changsheng and asked.

"The fourth elder went to see the ancestor, but there is no token or soul connection on Changsheng, so the ancestor cannot sense his situation."

Lu Yuanhua said bitterly.

In families like the Lu family, which are cultivation clans, there are no soul lamps or identity tokens to determine life and death.

Only a few core disciples would leave a soul connection and token with the ancestor to prevent accidents.

"Keep searching, expand the search range!"

"Send a message immediately if there is any news!"

After a moment of silence, the second elder spoke directly.

Meanwhile, in a cave.

"It's time to go back. Otherwise, if Miaoyun and the others see the second elder and the others return, but I haven't returned, they will worry."

After hiding for two days, Lu Changsheng looked at the sky outside and felt that it was about time.

Then he added some battle scars to himself.

Then he walked out of the cave, released the Iron Feather Eagle from his storage bag, and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.

One day later.

Lu Changsheng landed outside Qingzhu Mountain while riding on the Iron Feather Eagle.

"Lu Changsheng, you're back. Are you okay?"

At the gate of the mountain, an elder from the Lu family saw Lu Changsheng and immediately showed a pleasantly surprised expression.

Looking at Lu Changsheng's condition and seeing that he was not seriously injured, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yes, I'm fine. After escaping the pursuit, I hid outside for two days, so I'm just coming back now."

Lu Changsheng said.

"Good, good, it's good that you're back."

"The family sent people to search for you. I will send a message now to let them know you're back."

The elder nodded and said.

Lu Yuanding had already instructed them to send a message as soon as they saw Lu Changsheng return.

"You made the family worry. I will go home and report that I'm safe."

Lu Changsheng said immediately.

He knew that his actions this time would definitely worry the Lu family.

And his wives and concubines would definitely worry when they found out that everyone else from the Nine Dragons Market had returned except him.

Thinking about how he hadn't been home for a year on this trip, he missed his wives, concubines, and children very much.

"Okay, okay, go ahead."

Lu Changsheng, who was injured only slightly, didn't make a big deal out of it.

Lu Changsheng nodded and immediately headed towards his home after entering Qingzhu Mountain.

On the way, he faintly noticed that the Lu family was on high alert, with many patrolling disciples.

He greeted several Lu family disciples on the road, which made Lu Changsheng realize that only a few people knew about his encounter with danger.

Before long, Lu Changsheng entered Qingzhu Valley and arrived at his own estate.

"My husband~"

"My husband is back!"

"Daddy, daddy!"

"Look, daddy is back!"

As soon as Lu Changsheng entered the gate, several wives who were taking care of their children in the courtyard saw him and rushed over with joy on their faces.

"What happened to your robe, my husband? How did it get damaged?"

One of the wives immediately noticed the torn and bruised robe on Lu Changsheng and asked with concern.

Seeing the appearance of his wives, Lu Changsheng instantly understood that the Lu family hadn't told them about what happened on his way back.

So his wives didn't know that he had been chased and attacked by a rogue cultivator.

"Just a small accident on the road, nothing serious."

Lu Changsheng waved his hand and downplayed the situation.

He didn't want his wives to worry.

He then quickly walked to the side hall, changed into a new outfit, and accompanied his wives and children to the backyard.

He visited the other wives and their children.

"My husband, you're back!"

In the backyard, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, along with other women, were pleasantly surprised to see Lu Changsheng.

Putting down the children, they rushed into Lu Changsheng's arms with joy.

"Hehe, did you miss your husband?"

Lu Changsheng embraced the two young wives.

"We missed you!"

Lu Miaoyun's eyes were filled with tenderness and charm.

Qu Zhenzhen was no longer as easily shy as before. She held Lu Changsheng tightly and spoke in a sweet voice.

"Husband, we missed you too."

Lu Changsheng said warmly.

After embracing the two women for a while, he didn't neglect anyone else.

He cared for all his wives and concubines, and then looked at the children.

But with so many children now, he was a bit overwhelmed.

For a moment, he couldn't tell who was who.

Especially after being away from home for a year.

All the children of his wives had been born.

There were eleven more children that he hadn't seen or held.

Then, Lu Changsheng looked at these children and gave them names.

He chatted with his wives, reminiscing about his time in Jiulongfang Market and listening to their stories about family matters.

At that moment, a pleasant and exciting voice came.

"Lu Changsheng!"

A young woman who appeared to be eighteen or nineteen years old, with delicate features, a beautiful face, and a graceful figure, wearing a black and gold slim dress, looked at Lu Changsheng.

Then she rushed towards Lu Changsheng with a face full of joy.

Lu Changsheng looked at the young lady who was rushing towards him with surprise.

He didn't know why Miss Lu was so excited today.

But he instinctively opened his arms.

Suddenly, a fragrant breeze filled the air, and he was embraced by soft jade.

"What's going on?"

Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the other women who were chatting with Lu Changsheng were stunned when they saw this scene.

They were a bit confused.

They didn't understand why Lu Miaohuan suddenly appeared in their home.

And why she rushed into their husband's arms with such excitement in front of them.

Looking at Lu Miaohuan, who was full of joy and tightly hugging her husband, Lu Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and the others looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Meanwhile, not far away, Lu Miaoge, who had come with Lu Miaohuan, saw this scene and couldn't help but show a helpless expression on her face.

She didn't expect her younger sister to do such a thing in front of Lu Changsheng's wives and concubines.

But she could understand her sister's feelings.

These days, she had been unable to eat or sleep properly.

When she heard that Lu Changsheng had returned, she was overjoyed and wanted to come over.

Lu Miaoge looked at Lu Changsheng, who was being embraced by Lu Miaohuan, and gently pursed her lips, her eyes filled with tenderness and joy.

But her heart was somewhat complicated.

PS: There is a second chapter, but it will be very late. You don't have to wait for it.

(End of this chapter)