Lu Changfeng wanted to inquire but saw Lu Yuanshan speaking softly with Li Liiuqiumei, completely ignoring his side.
Lu Changfeng had no choice but to look towards Lu Zhiwei nearby.
"Little sister, whatâs going on here?"
"How did Elder Jiangâs esteemed disciple end up at our Cyan Mountain Sect?"
Faced with Lu Changfengâs inquiry, Lu Zhiwei did not intend to hide anything.
She replied calmly, "Elder Liiu might become my brotherâs Dao companion. Elder Jiang has arranged the marriage for elder brother."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Changfengâs expression froze, but he quickly reacted.
"Hahaha, brother, well done!"
Lu Changfeng couldnât help but laugh a few more times.
"So this means that heâs brought back a wife!"
Lu Zhiwei pondered for a while without responding.
That statement is both right and wrong.
Whether Liiuqiumei and brother can become a couple in the future is uncertain.
However, since Elder Jiang arranged the marriage and our father also agreed, the chances of success are still quite high.
Driven by strong curiosity and a desire for gossip, Lu Changfeng eagerly followed into the hall.
Sitting in the hall, Lu Yuanshan had Liiuqiumei seated in the guestâs spot, briefly mentioned the end of the Southern Wilderness campaign, then turned his attention to Song Minghui, Lin Han, and the other disciples.
These disciples, originally a group of ten who set out, now only nine returned.
Zhang Nianchuan had already carefully counted the number of disciples, knew which disciple had fallen, and felt somewhat saddened in his heart.
"Everyone worked hard in this Southern Wilderness expedition. You all should go back and rest well. Tomorrow we will hold a small meeting to present each of you with your deserved rewards."
"Yes."
Song Minghui and others responded respectfully and then departed.
After the hall had only Lu Changfeng and Lu Zhiwei left, Lu Yuanshanâs gaze turned again to Liiuqiumei.
"Qi Mei, you must be tired after this long journey. I will have the younger sister find you a comfortable residence to rest well."
Lu Yuanshan smiled faintly.
"Alright."
Liiuqiumei responded.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiwei immediately got up and left the hall with Liiuqiumei.
After Lu Zhiwei and Liiuqiumei disappeared from view, Lu Changfeng couldnât hold back anymore and asked Lu Yuanshan about Liiuqiumei and what the arranged marriage by Elder Jiang was all about.
Faced with Lu Changfengâs curious inquiry and burning gossip interest, Lu Yuanshan chuckled a few times without saying much, only confirming the affair.
This sparked Lu Changfeng to want to ask more questions.
However, it was Lu Ping who satisfied Changfengâs curiosity by carefully explaining it to him, which finally made Changfeng realize.
"Big brother, Liiuqiumei is really excellent. If you can become Dao companions with her, I also approve of this marriage!"
"Alright, donât make a fuss over this. I have my own plans."
After changing the topic, Lu Changfeng proceeded to ask about other things.
"Big brother, how was the Southern Wilderness expedition this time?"
"I just noticed, among the disciples who returned, one is missing..."
Upon being asked, Lu Yuanshanâs face showed a hint of darkness, and he sighed slightly.
Lu Yuanshan immediately told Lu Changfeng about the specific circumstances.
Then, Lu Yuanshan began to recount the course of this Southern Wilderness expedition.
When he learned that the Southern Wilderness expedition was incredibly arduous and the process was not simple, Lu Changfengâs expression changed several times.
From initial curiosity, it became serious and then became fascinating.
Finally, upon learning that Lu Yuanshanâs strength had already reached the Crystallization Stage, ascending to the Fifth-Layer Crystallization Stage, his face suddenly showed joy.
Brother hasnât been gone for long, less than half a year, and he advanced from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Crystallization Stage.
No wonder I didnât notice the change in brotherâs aura earlier; it turns out his strength became so formidable,
And not only Lu Yuanshan; upon learning that the little sisterâs strength also reached the Crystallization Stage, Lu Changfeng gave a strange exclamation and couldnât help but stand up from his seat.
"Little sister also broke through to the Crystallization Stage?!"
When he said this, Lu Changfengâs expression was extremely excited.
Itâs one thing for brotherâs cultivation to advance rapidly, but little sister also stood her ground.
The Southern Wilderness expedition this time was worth it!
The brothers chatted in the hall for quite some time.
When Lu Changfeng, still unsatisfied, and Lu Yuanshan walked out of the hall, they found that it was already evening outside.
Upon learning that Lu Yuanshan had returned to the Cyan Mountain Sect, Zhang Deming from Little Cold Mountain Spirit Vein quickly arrived at Cyan Mountain Sect and met Lu Yuanshan on the following day.
"Sect Leader, after half a year, your cultivation has grown even deeper!"
Zhang Deming laughed heartily, paying a great deal of attention to Lu Yuanshanâs cultivation.
Yet, when he extended his divine sense to probe, he found Lu Yuanshanâs aura to be unfathomable, discovering nothing at all.
It seemed that he had already reached the Crystallization Stage.
The two chatted for a while.
Lu Yuanshan asked about the development of Little Cold Mountain over the past six months, and the current state of the Zhang Family.
After some inquiries, he learned that the Zhang Family was currently developing well.
The spirit field industry was already bringing benefits to the Zhang Family.
Moreover, Zhang Deming also described the recent cultivation progress of the Zhang Family, with a young junior reaching the Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, likely achieving Foundation Establishment in the next three to five years.
Speaking of Foundation Establishment, Zhang Deming couldnât help but ask Lu Yuanshan if he had brought back any Foundation Establishment Pills.
"Haha, I knew Elder Zhang would be thinking of Foundation Establishment Pills."
Lu Yuanshan chuckled, immediately taking out a wooden box from his storage bag.
"Mission accomplished, the Foundation Establishment Pills you wanted are in this wooden box."
Upon hearing about Foundation Establishment Pills, Zhang Demingâs eyes lit up, his gaze fixating on the wooden box.
"Take a look."
Lu Yuanshan waved his sleeve, sending a gentle force to carry the wooden box in front of Zhang Deming.
Zhang Deming carefully opened the box to find a pill, dragon eye-sized, golden in color.
A faint elixir fragrance wafted out.
Although Zhang Deming had never seen a real Foundation Establishment Pill, this was his first time seeing one.
Nevertheless, he trusted Lu Yuanshan.
The other party wouldnât dupe him with a fake pill.
Upon obtaining this Foundation Establishment Pill, the excitement on Zhang Demingâs face was hard to conceal.
He had reached the Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation for a little over a year, and the reasons he did not dare to advance to Foundation Establishment were firstly due to his position as clan leader, not able to take risks lightly. The Zhang Family was at a crucial development stage, and they needed him.
Secondly, Lu Yuanshan promised half a year ago to get him a Foundation Establishment Pill.
So, until now, Zhang Deming hadnât attempted Foundation Establishment.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Heart pounding with excitement, Zhang Deming deeply bowed to Lu Yuanshan, his face filled with gratitude and respect.