Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2208: 595: Xiao Xiyue: You Really Have Something Going On with Master! (3)

"Greetings, Grandfather!"

"Greetings, Mountain Master, Greetings, Immortal!"

The disciples and cultivators affiliated with the Lu Family of Bi Lake Mountain bowed in unison, not realizing their Patriarch had been absent for many years.

For a Nascent Soul Immortal, dedicating over a decade to secluded cultivation is hardly unusual, after all.

Beyond his position as the Lord of Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng also holds the title of Vice City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, a role that might necessitate extended periods away from the mountain.

Furthermore, Lu Miaoyun had utilized the Thousand Faces Puppet Fox to impersonate Lu Changsheng on Bi Lake Mountain. This deception served to mislead outsiders and maintain stability within the family's affairs.

"Father."

Upon hearing of his father's return, Lu Xingchen, accompanied by his wife Wang Yanjing, promptly came to pay his respects.

Observing that his son Lu Xingchen’s cultivation remained at the eighth layer of Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but sigh, admonishing, "From this point forward, dedicate your focus and Qi predominantly to cultivation."

His son, Lu Xingchen, possessed considerable talent with a third-grade spirit root. This current cultivation level indicated that far too much time had been diverted towards alchemy or other mundane pursuits.

"Jing’er, Zhiyue mentioned you were preparing for Core Formation?"

Lu Changsheng directed his query towards Wang Yanjing, noting her cultivation had long since reached the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment.

"Reporting to Father, my cultivation rests at the ninth level of Foundation Building. While Uncle has imparted the 'Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique' to me, I currently have no immediate plans for Core Formation," Wang Yanjing replied with deference.

Although she had successfully advanced through the third layer of the 'Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique,' absolute confidence in forming a Core eluded her.

Her family life was currently harmonious; why would she court the immense risk of attempting Core Formation?

After all, the perils of impulsively pursuing Core Formation from the Foundation Establishment stage were significant.

A failed attempt could result in the breaking of one's Dao Foundation, rendering them a cripple at best, or leading to death in the worst-case scenario.

"To which layer have you cultivated within the 'Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique'?" Lu Changsheng inquired gently.

"Three years ago, I broke through to the third layer," Wang Yanjing responded, joining her hands, uncertain as to the reason for his question.

"Accept this Coagulation Crystal Elixir and keep it safe. Once you achieve great success in the third layer of your 'Yuan Yu Five Viscera Technique' cultivation, you may then consider attempting Core Formation."

Lu Changsheng spoke, convinced that provided she didn't aim for an exceptionally high-grade Gold Core, her chances of success were quite favorable.

However, over the intervening years, Wang Yanjing's ambition had gradually waned.

"Coagulation Crystal Elixir!?"

Wang Yanjing stared at the pill presented to her, utterly astonished, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise and disbelief.

Her gaze shifted from the Coagulation Crystal Elixir to Lu Changsheng, and then to her husband, an expression of utter incredulity on her face.

The Coagulation Crystal Elixir was an item of immense value; surely, despite her decent innate talent, it wouldn't be bestowed upon her? What arcane means were at play?

Even aware of the Lu Family's numerous hidden secrets and vast, untapped resources, she found herself taken aback by this particular elixir.

Not only Wang Yanjing, but Lu Xingchen was equally surprised, never having anticipated his father would gift such a precious Coagulation Crystal Elixir to his wife.

"Father, this... this is far too valuable. Why not bestow it upon Xingchen or Xuanqian instead?" Wang Yanjing stammered.

Her son, Lu Xuanqian, was blessed with the Constitution of the Elements, leading to rapid cultivation progress. He had already reached the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment and showed potential to surpass his own father, Lu Xingchen.

With access to the Lu Family's myriad secret techniques and abundant resources, she firmly believed her son was destined to become a Nascent Soul Immortal and, in time, reclaim the Five Elements Mountain.

"Hehe, accept it. Xingchen and Xuanqian will require someone to safeguard their paths in the future. Once you achieve Core Formation, I trust you will assist me in properly overseeing their cultivation," Lu Changsheng replied with a chuckle.

He was well aware that within the household, Lu Xingchen held his daughter-in-law in high regard and heeded her words implicitly.

With a wave of his hand, Lu Changsheng forestalled any further protest, adding, "Should you require anything further, simply inform Xingchen or Zhiyue."

Though his son, Lu Xingchen, was a proficient second-rank alchemist, the advancement to a third-rank alchemist would necessitate more time and effort.

Moreover, within the vast spectrum of Cultivation arts, endeavors such as alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman crafting were all exceedingly costly pursuits.

However, a singular pathway offered a significant acceleration to progress in all these areas.

Upon attaining Core Formation, Lu Xingchen's entire cultivation journey would be elevated, leading to breakthroughs in his combat techniques, alchemy, and talisman crafting, all advancing to a higher echelon.

Advancing to a third-rank alchemist would be effortless at that juncture.

After traversing the perimeter of Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng's thoughts turned to his eldest son, Lu Ping'an.

Observing that his son's body refinement had seen little improvement and his cultivation remained at the second layer of Core Formation, Lu Changsheng inquired about the endeavors that had consumed his years.

"You show such dedication to the family's prosperity, yet why do you have no offspring?"

Lu Changsheng voiced his query with a touch of weariness.

Eighteen years had passed since his son and Qin Yi were wedded, yet no children had graced their union.

He himself, during his time on Qingzhu Mountain, had fathered over a hundred children in the span of eighteen years.

However, upon learning that Lu Ping'an had been diligently comprehending the 'True Spirit Nine Transformations' throughout those years, Lu Changsheng offered a slight nod and instructed, "You should seek out Golden Peng later to obtain a vial of its essence blood, and then commence your cultivation."

The 'True Spirit Nine Transformations' demands the assistance of True Spirit Essence Blood for its cultivation.

Presently, he possessed the essence blood of four colossal true spirits: the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, the Soul-calling Beast, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, and the Mount Sumeru Tree King.

Considering the Mount Sumeru Tree King is a demon plant, its cultivation had to be deferred for the moment.

The remaining three—the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, the Soul-calling Beast, and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng—were all truly exceptional.

Taking into account Lu Ping'an's balanced offensive and defensive capabilities, coupled with his ordinary speed, initiating with the Heavenly Peng Transformation would effectively address his deficiency in swiftness.

"Golden Peng?" Lu Ping'an recognized that his father kept a Golden Peng bird companion but had not anticipated it possessed a legendary true spirit bloodline.

"Indeed, you have met Quanzhen before. Later, you must impart the 'True Spirit Nine Transformations' technique to him,"

Lu Changsheng continued his guidance to his son.

The 'True Spirit Nine Transformations' is a profound dual cultivation technique; once its mastery is achieved, it not only bestows the capability to wield the True Spirit Transformation Skill and assume the True Spirit Form, thereby commanding its intrinsic divine abilities, but also facilitates a transformative baptism.

His son, Lu Quanzhen, had not only ascended to Core Formation but also possessed a physical body mirroring Lu Ping'an's, fulfilling the prerequisites for cultivating this formidable technique.