Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1893: 490: Seven-orifice Exquisite, Soul-calling Beast!

Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...

Lu Changsheng reflected on his lifelong dedication to family and allies, from his early marriage into the Qingzhu Lu Family to pouring resources into his children's cultivation, even as the Qingyun Sect Leader pondered the sacrifices of such a path. After departing Qingyun Peak and lingering at Hundred Herbs Peak, he journeyed to Misty Rain Market to reunite with his daughter Lu Ruyi, the aged yet valiant head of the Lu Family Commerce Association. Presenting her with the rare Heaven-replenishing Elixir as a reward for her efforts, he explained its power to refine her Spiritual Root despite her protests over its immense value, ultimately guiding it into her mouth where it triggered a profound resonance within her.

Right away, Lu Changsheng gave her a gentle reminder, pressing his hand against her back to assist in absorbing the Heaven-replenishing Elixir's potent essence, determined to ensure not a single trace was squandered.

A few hours passed before Lu Ruyi stirred from her hazy trance, feeling deep in her spirit that her Spiritual Root had advanced by a great margin.

Still, she found it impossible to gauge the exact degree of that advancement.

"Fourth Grade Spiritual Root, a bright path ahead for Core Formation."

Observing his daughter still lost in shock, bewilderment, and a hint of lingering ache, Lu Changsheng offered these words with a warm smile.

"Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!"

At those words, an overwhelming wave of delight and thrill flooded Lu Ruyi's heart.

Fourth Grade Spiritual Root!

Her Spiritual Root had now risen to the Fourth Grade.

With merely an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root before, she was forced to exert several times the usual labor simply to match the progress of fellow cultivators.

Yet despite all that toil, she could only sense the unbridgeable divide caused by differing Spiritual Roots, a chasm no amount of hard work could span.

In particular, watching her younger siblings surge ahead in cultivation filled her with utter hopelessness.

Countless people from outside praised her resilience and talent, astonished that someone with a mere Low Grade Spiritual Root could achieve so much.

But inwardly, she yearned even more for the ease enjoyed by those blessed with superior gifts.

At last, she had escaped the ranks of Low Grade Spiritual Roots, ascending to the esteemed Fourth Grade!

"Thank you, Father!"

Lu Ruyi's eyes grew misty as she deeply bowed to express her profound thanks to her father.

Without his unwavering support, guidance, and the gift of the Foundation Establishment Elixir, her relentless efforts would never have shattered the barrier to Foundation Establishment.

Thanks to that, she had always held a steady resolve, confident that even with her Eighth Grade Spiritual Root, she outshone countless other cultivators.

But on this day, her father bestowed upon her the incredibly scarce Heaven-replenishing Elixir, stirring emotions too vast for words, leaving her heart in turmoil.

"These are merely worldly treasures; if they aid your path, that's reward enough."

Noting his daughter's boundless elation, Lu Changsheng responded with tender warmth.

After soothing her spirits, Lu Changsheng added, "No need to fret over family affairs anymore—devote yourself fully to cultivation instead."

While Core Formation remained within reach before turning 150, striking for it earlier promised greater advantages; delaying too long would only complicate matters.

With that, Lu Changsheng handed over a batch of Spirit Stones and various Elixir Medicines, urging her to train diligently without slacking on Body Refinement, before slipping away silently.

...

Upon reaching Misty Rain Market, Lu Changsheng shared the news with Yan Lan that he had secured a Third Rank Demon Core, and should she feel prepared, she could make her way to Great Dream Immortal City to ready herself for Core Formation.

The elation and thrill that lit up Yan Lan's face rivaled Lu Ruyi's own burst of joy.

Overcome with ecstasy, she struggled to voice her appreciation, yet a shadow of anxiety crept in, fearing she might falter at the crucial step of Core Formation.

Truth be told, forging a False Core with a Third Rank Demon Core offered no certainties, always shadowed by the risk of defeat.

To ease her fears, Lu Changsheng detailed the procedure and drew from his own insights on achieving the False Core.

Though he himself had never forged a False Core or witnessed one firsthand, thanks to Hong Lian's vast knowledge and his status as Qingyun Sect's Honorary Elder granting access to their archives, he grasped the essentials well.

"Thank you, Husband!"

Words failing her, Yan Lan conveyed her surging happiness and fervor through her embrace.

Her sister Yu Fei, sharing in the triumph, beamed with true delight for her and extended her own thanks to Lu Changsheng.

A few days on, after Lu Changsheng's departure, the two sisters lingered in a stunned haze, as if caught in some vivid illusion.

"Without your choice back then, Feifei..."

It took a while for Yan Lan to gather her thoughts, her expression a tangle of gratitude and deep feeling.

Had Yu Fei not chosen to wed Lu Changsheng all those years ago, she would never have forged such a bond with him.

Lacking that tie, the dream of obtaining a Third Rank Demon Core for her False Core attempt would have remained forever out of reach.

"So, how can I ever repay you, my sister..."

Yu Fei pulled her sister into a close hug, then whispered softly, "Sister, once you become a False Core Immortal, you won't look down on me, will you...?"

"Of course not..."

Even as concubines under Lu Ancestor, the sisters' bond remained unbreakable, their affection enduring as they continued to support one another now and then.

...

Departing from Misty Rain Market, Lu Changsheng set his course straight for Great Dream Immortal City.

[Congratulations to the host for having fifteen descendants breakthrough to Second Rank Body Refining, obtaining an Advanced Lottery opportunity!]

Days later, a unexpected notification from the system echoed through Lu Changsheng's thoughts.

"Oh?"

While Lu Changsheng had guided his gifted offspring to prioritize Dual Cultivation of Magic and Body whenever feasible.

Still, with Magical Treasures in short supply, not all could master the "Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art."

Thus, he had simply boosted their Body Refinement supplies without close oversight.

To his surprise, fifteen of his children had quietly advanced to the Second Rank of Body Refining without fanfare.

"In time, I'll thin out the Void Kun's flesh and blood for the kids' medicinal soaks."

Lu Changsheng recalled the Void Kun stored in Great Dream Immortal City and pondered inwardly.

He resolved to organize several opulent medicinal bath sessions for the Lu Family's young disciples when opportunity allowed.

Alternatively, for these baths, his son Lu Ping’an might handle things in his stead.

"System, commence the draw!"

Recalling the [Seven-orifice Exquisite] prize from not long ago, Lu Changsheng felt a spark of anticipation for the lottery, curious if fortune would favor him with another spectacular boon.

In a flash, the advanced lottery wheel materialized, whirling at breakneck speed.

Moments later, the gleaming light began to fade, halting firmly in the 'Spiritual Pet Treasure' segment.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Spiritual Pet: Soul-calling Beast!]

[The reward has been delivered to the system space, and the host can view it at any time]