Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2021: 532: Chu Qingyi Is Pregnant (part 2)

"I intend to stay within the sect to recuperate and undergo closed-door cultivation for the foreseeable future, so there is no need for me to keep these for now."

Chu Qingyi shook her head, gesturing her refusal, fully aware that every practitioner of cultivation requires elixirs and talismans to ensure their own protection.

"Do not worry, as your husband, I am not lacking in these resources. Please, just hold onto them."

Lu Changsheng grasped the meaning behind Chu Qingyi’s hesitation and, with a lighthearted laugh, spoke with characteristic generosity.

He gestured toward his storage ring, causing several porcelain vials and a thick stack of talismans to manifest in the air, clearly demonstrating that he possessed an abundance of supplies.

Observing this display, Chu Qingyi finally relented and agreed to accept the elixirs and protective charms.

"I still have several pressing matters to attend to. You and Xi Yue must exercise the utmost caution..."

Throughout this period, interacting with Chu Qingyi had allowed Lu Changsheng to realize that the state of the cultivation world was descending into chaos. Currently, aside from the Nascent Soul True Lords in Liang Country and Yue Country who had yet to reveal their full hand, myriad schemes and underhanded methods were constantly emerging.

This very instability was why Jiang Country had moved to provide support to Yue Country.

However, Liang Country had also secured significant backing.

The Ming Sha True Monarch, honoring a long-standing debt to Beast God Mountain, had dispatched a group of Core Formation cultivators along with a Third Rank Ghost King to bolster the forces of Liang Country.

"Indeed, Lu... Daoist, you must also be extremely vigilant."

Chu Qingyi was well aware that since the incident in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, Yangming True Master and Azure Phoenix True Monarch had clashed violently against seven Nascent Soul True Lords, drawing the intense focus of all major powers in the Southern Wilderness and forcing her to be careful in every future endeavor.

Having exchanged farewells, Lu Changsheng departed, flying toward the Great Dream Immortal City.

...

"Whoosh!"

Chu Qingyi transformed into a radiant streak of sword qi, cleaving through the sky as she returned to the Qingyun Sect.

Even with her complexion remaining somewhat pale and drained, the flowing white palace robes she wore and her noble, icy demeanor exuded the unmistakable authority of a true sword immortal.

"Greetings to Qingyi True Master!"

"Greetings to the Hall Master!"

Upon catching sight of the aloof and icy Chu Qingyi, the disciples of the Qingyun Sect offered greetings filled with reverence and lingering looks of undisguised admiration and awe.

This was true not only for Xiao Xiyue.

Chu Qingyi, serving as both an early successor of the Qingyun Sect and now holding the rank of Core Formation Immortal and Enforcement Hall Master, was secretly idolized and cherished by a plethora of cultivators and disciples within the sect.

Yet, much like Xiao Xiyue, she demonstrated little interest in the allure of romantic entanglements. As her status and cultivation level ascended, she became a figure that many cultivators could only look upon from afar.

"Mn."

Having grown accustomed to such attention, Chu Qingyi quickly retreated to her private cave mansion on Caiyun Peak, entering silent seclusion to heal while turning her focus toward the "Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique" that Lu Changsheng had bestowed upon her.

This particular technique was exceptionally refined.

By mastering the third layer, "Five Internal Organs Returning to Origin," one could facilitate a transformative purification that served to broaden both the meridians and the Dantian, thereby bolstering one’s foundational potential.

Achieving the fourth layer would provide critical assistance in breaking through the stubborn bottlenecks of the Core Formation Late Stage.

Furthermore, should she reach the fifth layer and unlock one of the Five Original Divine Treasures, her chances of successfully attaining the Nascent Soul would increase by a startling ten percent!

"Alas..."

Reflecting on how her fundamental sword arts had stemmed from Lu Changsheng, and contemplating the rare cultivation technique he had gifted her—a manual that would profoundly impact her potential for the Nascent Soul—Chu Qingyi softly bit her lower lip, a heavy weight settling within her heart.

Her perspective on affection was rooted in the philosophy of mutual contributions.

She firmly believed that Dao companions should strive to support one another and pursue the Great Dao in tandem.

Yet, since becoming involved with Lu Changsheng, she found that his development progressed at a pace far too rapid for her to match.

While she had once been able to offer significant assistance, as time passed, she struggled to keep up with his rising stature.

This feeling was particularly pronounced after she heard news regarding the clash involving Yangming True Master and the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, leaving her emotions complex and intertwined.

Even though he consistently behaved as if nothing had changed, treating her with his typical kindness, this only served to increase the psychological pressure she felt.

"Alas..."

Chu Qingyi gazed at the manual held in her hands, lost in thought for a long while before letting out a quiet sigh. She pushed aside the distracting thoughts, realizing that such a turbulent mental state would hinder her comprehension of the technique.

Several days later, as her internal emotions regained their composure, she prepared to dive deeper into the "Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique" when she stopped abruptly. With a flicker of confusion, she placed her palm against her lower abdomen.

"This is..."

Chu Qingyi’s expression froze, her beautiful pupils dilating in shock as she stood motionless, feeling as if the world had suddenly ceased its rotation.

After an extended silence, her eyes betrayed a chaotic mix of bewilderment, intense shock, and a seed of joy.

Once a cultivator advances past the Foundation Establishment stage and develops their divine sense, they become keenly perceptive of the inner conditions of their physical body.

Thus, even though the Qi fluctuations emanated from her lower abdomen were faint, Chu Qingyi understood with perfect clarity that she had conceived.

"I am pregnant..."

Her lips trembled as the realization escaped her voice; it had to be the result of a month of dual cultivation with Lu Changsheng that had occurred ten days prior.

Was it not commonly believed that dual cultivation between two high-level practitioners would not result in such an outcome...

She struggled to find her voice, her throat feeling as though it were constricted by an invisible force.

The revelation was simply too staggering.

Her emotional state, usually resembling a tranquil, frozen lake, had been struck by a celestial meteor, causing ripples that consumed her entire being.

"I am pregnant..."

Her mind descended into a state of utter disarray, her hand instinctively cradling her flat belly as she sought to verify it again and again.

Though she knew Lu Changsheng held a deep affection for children, she had felt entirely unprepared for motherhood.

This was especially true given the current climate, with the entire cultivation world gripped by turmoil, the bloody conflict between Liang and Yue, the infiltration of Yuan into Wu, and Jiang being caught in the crossfire.

Conception at this time implied that she would need to spend years nurturing the child, which would inevitably serve as a major distraction.

However, the life was already there, and she found that she lacked the heart to bring it to an end.

After all, it existed as the fruit of her and Lu Changsheng’s union.

It is common knowledge that once a female cultivator attains the Core Formation stage, successful pregnancy becomes an exceedingly difficult feat.

This was even more true now, with Lu Changsheng actively preparing his path toward the Nascent Soul.

Once one succeeds in reaching the Nascent Soul realm, the prospects for conception become even slimmer.

Furthermore, according to intelligence from the Heavenly Sword Sect, the era was only destined to become more unstable.

If a child were ever to be conceived, perhaps this period remained a relatively opportune time.

"Child..."

Following the initial wave of shock, Chu Qingyi gazed at her stomach, a profound sense of intimacy and anticipation beginning to bloom within her chest.

Seeing the bond between her junior sister and Lu Changsheng, and observing their child Lu Wangshu, she could not claim that she had felt indifferent throughout the process.

Moreover, she was heavily influenced by the cultivation world’s intense focus on tradition and inheritance.

Having been adopted as a child by her Master and raised in the Qingyun Sect, she understood inheritance deeply.

Now, she herself desired to shoulder that sacred duty.

Yet, as this resolve solidified, a new wave of nervousness and anxiety washed over her.

She was currently Nursing severe injuries and felt physically diminished, causing her to worry whether her status would negatively affect the developing fetus.

How would she face her junior sister, and how could she eventually explain this to her Master?

For a long while, Chu Qingyi’s mind remained trapped in a maelstrom of anxious thoughts.

...

Having returned to the Great Dream Immortal City, Lu Changsheng spoke with Hong Lian concerning Ying’er, revealing his intention to proceed toward the Starry Sky Sea.

"That matter is easily handled. Since the Nether Moon Saintess will not be venturing to Jiang Country and the Beast God Mountain is too distracted by current events, husband only needs to force 'Ying’er' into a state of critical danger."

"In this way, the Nether Moon Saintess will perceive Ying’er’s dire situation through the soul lamp and simply conclude that she encountered life-threatening circumstances which prevented her return."

Upon hearing the details regarding Ying’er and the Beast God Mountain, Hong Lian offered her insight with grace.

"Life-threatening?"

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, aware that most major factions tended to upgrade a standard Soul Plate to a true Soul Lamp for cultivators who reached the Nascent Soul level.

This method allowed the status of the individual to be tracked through the flickering soul fire.

"Would this not be far too hazardous..."

Even though he was familiar with various pseudo-death techniques, he knew most of them would fail to deceive a genuine soul lamp.

"I possess a unique secret arts technique; provided that Beast God Mountain has not assigned her a top-tier soul lamp or a Life Soul Map, this deception will remain undetected."

While Hong Lian’s previous life as a Nascent Soul True Lord meant her techniques were vastly different from those Lu Changsheng mastered, their efficacy was undeniably potent.

"Very well. In that case, I will dispatch a message to Ying’er to come to Great Dream Immortal City, and you shall handle the arrangements."

Lu Changsheng spoke with satisfaction, confident that Hong Lian had a high probability of success given her confident assertion.

Furthermore, based on what Ying’er had revealed, she was simply a trusted aide to the Nether Moon Saintess.

Possessing a Core Formation Third Layer cultivation, she was already pushing the limits of her innate talent; she was unlikely to possess the karmic fortune necessary to break through to the Core Formation Middle Stage.

For such an aide, it was unlikely that Beast God Mountain would bother providing her with the highest-grade soul lamp or the Life Soul Map exclusively reserved for Fourth Rank Nascent Soul masters!

"Rest easy, husband."

Hong Lian replied with a captivating smile.

Aided by her Spirit Embryo Physique and her control over the Great Dream Immortal City, combined with the vast stream of resources provided by Lu Changsheng, her cultivation was accelerating rapidly.

In a mere forty-six years, she had reconstructed her physical body and advanced to the Eighth Layer of Core Formation.

With the various divine secrets from her past life and a Nascent Soul-tier mind, she felt little fear unless forced into a direct confrontation with a Nascent Soul Cultivator; even a peak Core Formation expert would struggle against her.

"Mn."

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, embracing his wife, fully confident in her abilities and those of Ling Zixiao to manage the situation.

Recalling that the Tihun Beast remained in slumber and that his son Lu Quanzhen was likely occupied with the Kunpeng Egg—which he might not find even with current reports—Lu Changsheng brought the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] along.

Beyond merely searching for his son, he hoped to contest the Kunpeng Egg against any competing Nascent Soul cultivators, and the power of the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror would prove invaluable.

Once all preparations were finalized, Lu Changsheng mounted the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale and continued his voyage toward the Starry Sky Sea.