Chapter 98: This life is indeed full of surprises!

【Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a third-rank Longevity Pill!】

【The reward has been distributed to the system space, and the host can view it at any time】

A pill pattern emerged from the large roulette wheel, accompanied by a system prompt sound.

“Longevity Pill?”

Lu Changsheng looked at this reward and frowned.

He naturally knew about Longevity Pills.

They were a type of extremely rare pill in the cultivation world.

As their name suggested, they could prolong one’s lifespan after consumption.

A first-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one’s lifespan by five to ten years.

A second-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one’s lifespan by ten to twenty years.

A third-rank Longevity Pill could prolong one’s lifespan by thirty to fifty years.

The reason for the varying effects was due to the quality of the pill.

Another factor was the physical condition of the consumer.

For example, an elderly person who had exhausted their potential would experience reduced effects even if they consumed a Longevity Pill.

After all, Longevity Pills only prolonged life, they didn’t save lives or revive the dead.

“I’m still young, and my life is long, so getting a Longevity Pill like this is somewhat… useless.”

“But it’s not a big deal, who wouldn’t want a longer lifespan?”

“With a longer lifespan, I can remind myself to be more cautious and stable, and not rush into things. I may not have much else, but at least I have time.”

Although Longevity Pills were rare and precious, Lu Changsheng didn’t have a strong reaction to this reward.

Compared to other things he had obtained, a Longevity Pill was somewhat lacking.

Next, Lu Changsheng looked at the third-rank Longevity Pill in the system space.

【Pill: Longevity Pill】

【Quality: Third-rank】

【Description: Consuming this pill can prolong one’s lifespan by thirty to fifty years. Only the first pill of the same rank is effective】

“It’s indeed as I knew, even if it’s a system product, there’s no huge difference.”

“I wonder, if I were to sell this Longevity Pill, I could at least get tens of thousands of spirit stones, right?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the Longevity Pill and thought to himself.

However, he only thought about it.

A Longevity Pill like this was extremely rare and priceless.

It was something that only appeared in auctions.

And even then, it was usually a first-rank or second-rank Longevity Pill that appeared.

A third-rank Longevity Pill, at least Lu Changsheng had never heard of it being sold anywhere.

So he thought about selling it, but it was hard to sell, and he didn’t dare to try, fearing trouble.

“Extract!”

Lu Changsheng extracted the Longevity Pill from the system space.

Immediately.

A brown-green pill, crystal clear and full of vitality, emitting a rich life force, appeared before Lu Changsheng.

On the surface of the pill, there were several faint silver patterns.

“This is the Longevity Pill, I suppose.”

Lu Changsheng held the pill in his hand and examined it.

It was his first time seeing a Longevity Pill.

He didn’t notice anything special about it.

However, the patterns on the surface told him that this was a top-grade Longevity Pill.

Because only high-quality pills would have patterns appear on them.

The more patterns, the better the quality of the pill and the fewer impurities it had.

This Longevity Pill had three patterns, indicating that it was a top-grade pill among its kind.

It could only be said that system products were guaranteed to be of high quality, making one feel at ease when consuming them.

Without further ado, Lu Changsheng swallowed the Longevity Pill.

The pill’s taste was unremarkable, but as soon as it entered his stomach, it transformed into a pure and refined life force that spread throughout his body.

It made him feel like his body was full of vitality and energy, as if he had unlimited power.

At the same time, it made his entire body feel relaxed and comfortable, and he couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

The medicinal power of the pill continued to spread throughout his body, cleansing his blood, flesh, meridians, bones, and Dantian, making his body radiate a spiritual glow.

It was as if he had regained his vitality.

After a long while, the effects of the Longevity Pill dissipated.

“Ah!”

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, taking a long, relaxed breath.

He only felt that his body was full of energy, and his spirit was refreshed and clear, as if he had been reborn.

“Does the Longevity Pill not only prolong one’s lifespan but also have rejuvenating and body-nourishing effects?”

Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised by the effects of the Longevity Pill.

He had cultivated the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique, so his physical body was naturally strong.

But the Longevity Pill had indeed made his body feel light and refreshed, as if he had been reborn.

“Could it be that I’ve been cultivating for too long and have accumulated too much damage, affecting my lifespan?”

“Or is it that as one’s lifespan increases, the life force within the body becomes more abundant and the energy more plentiful?”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, unsure of what was going on.

After all, the physical body was separate from the lifespan.

He didn’t dwell on it too much, knowing that it was a good thing for him.

He closed his eyes, feeling the changes in his lifespan.

“My lifespan should have increased by fifty years, right?”

Lu Changsheng muttered to himself.

He also couldn’t determine exactly how many years his lifespan had increased by.

But somehow, he felt that his lifespan had increased by fifty years.

This feeling was very mysterious, and even he couldn’t explain it.

“A Qi Refining cultivator, as long as they don’t engage in fierce battles and take care of their body, can basically live past a hundred years.”

“If they break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, they can basically live up to two cycles of sixty years, which is one hundred twenty years.”

“Someone like me, who doesn’t fight with others and is good at taking care of myself, can easily live up to one hundred twenty years.”

“Now, with this Longevity Pill, I’ve gained an additional fifty years of lifespan, which means I can live up to one hundred seventy years, approaching the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

“If I can get my hands on a first-rank and second-rank Longevity Pill in the future, wouldn’t I be able to live up to two hundred years, rivaling a Foundation Establishment great cultivator?”

“No, by that time, I would have already reached Foundation Establishment, and with a lifespan of over two hundred years, I could live up to three hundred years with the help of Longevity Pills!”

“With three hundred years, I could at least have a thousand children.”

“By then, as long as my children work hard and strive, wouldn’t I be able to just sit back and enjoy my old age?”

“Reaching the Nascent Soul stage wouldn’t be a problem, would it? Nascent Soul true lord, ah, ah, ah, in the Jiang Country cultivation world, a Nascent Soul true lord is a supreme existence.”

“Even looking at the entire Southern Wilderness cultivation world, a Nascent Soul true lord is a rare and extraordinary existence!”

“This life is indeed full of surprises.”

“But how am I supposed to spend my life with such a long lifespan? Can’t just stay at home and have children every day, right?”

Lu Changsheng suddenly fell into a happy worry.

In the blink of an eye, another month had passed.

During this time, Guan Xin and servant girl Ye Lian became pregnant.

And Yun Qianqian’s child was born.

However, this child didn’t have a Spirit Root.

Lu Changsheng didn’t feel disappointed about this.

Now that he had many wives and concubines, and many of them had Spirit Roots, they had all given birth to a round of children.

So, he gradually became less concerned about having children with Spirit Roots.

He could view it with a calm heart.

After the child was born, Lu Changsheng took Yun Qianqian and the child to visit Yu Maocheng and his wife to share the good news.

After all, the two were not only Yun Qianqian’s seniors but also their matchmakers.

Now that the child was born, they naturally had to go pay their respects.

The two were overjoyed to hear the news and even set up a small banquet in the Jade Pavilion.

During this time, Yu Ningrong whispered a piece of gossip to Lu Changsheng.

She said that the Lu Family’s Old Ancestor would not live for more than ten years.

This news made Lu Changsheng’s heart skip a beat.

He had previously heard rumors in the Lu Family that the Old Ancestor’s health was not good.

Now that Yu Ningrong said this, it seemed very likely to be true.

This meant that the Lu Family’s situation was not optimistic.

“If the Lu Family doesn’t produce a new Foundation Establishment great cultivator before the Old Ancestor passes away, it will be difficult to defend the Qingzhu Mountain Spirit Vain.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

In the cultivation world, a Spirit Vain was extremely important.

Many cultivators wanted to have their own Spirit Vain, which would also mean establishing a foothold in the cultivation world.

If the Lu Family’s Old Ancestor were to pass away, the family would lose its deterrent power, and Qingzhu Mountain would become a juicy target for anyone to take a bite.

Not to mention the distant relatives, but even the Lu Family’s arch-nemesis, the Chen Family of Hongye Valley, wouldn’t let this opportunity slip away.

Lu Changsheng didn’t think too much about it.

This was not something he could worry about.

If the Lu Family’s Old Ancestor were to really pass away, and the family faced a crisis, he would naturally lend a hand if he could.

If he couldn’t help, he would naturally take his wives and children and flee.

After all, he was only a son-in-law of the Lu Family, not a member of the Lu Family itself.

The Lu Family had been good to him, and he remembered it in his heart.

But he wouldn’t sacrifice his life for the Lu Family.

Nor did he have the ability to do so.

Half a month later.

Lu Changsheng received a letter from Qingzhu Mountain.

This surprised him.

After all, he had just returned from a trip a month ago.

And now, he received a letter from Qingzhu Mountain, which was unusual.

Moreover, the letter was sent via express flying bird messenger.

Lu Changsheng opened the letter.

It was from Lu Miaoyun.

In the letter, Lu Miaoyun stated that something had happened at home and needed him to return to handle it.

The cause of the incident was that Lu Ping’an and a few other children had taken the Nine Netherworld Hound out to play.

A Lu Family member named Lu Miaoyang saw the Nine Netherworld Hound and became greedy.

Seeing that Lu Ping’an and the others were young, he thought he could trick the Nine Netherworld Hound into following him.

Lu Ping’an and the others were young, but not foolish, and directly saw through the plan.

This made the other party angry and wanted to take action against Lu Ping’an.

In this situation, the Nine Netherworld Hound would never stand idly by and watch its young master get beaten, and it directly attacked, severely injuring the Lu Family member.

Instantly, the situation escalated.

In a cultivation family like the Lu Family, the first rule was to strictly prohibit internal conflicts.

Family members, no matter what, were not allowed to engage in private fights or harm others.

If there were any unresolved grudges or conflicts, they could directly report to the family.

Let the Patriarch or elder handle the situation.

Although this incident was caused by the other party’s mistake…

However, now that he has been severely injured by the Nine Netherworld Hound, according to the Lu Family’s rules, Lu Changsheng also bears some responsibility.

Especially since this Lu Family junior, Lu Miaoyun, has a rather special situation.

He is a direct descendant of the Lu Family.

Both his parents are core members of the Lu Family.

But ten years ago, Lu Miaoyun’s parents died in the great war between the Lu Family and the Chen Family.

Now, he is the only one left in the family.

The Lu Family has always felt indebted to him and has been making amends.

Now that this incident has occurred, he directly ran to the Patriarch to cry and make a scene, causing a big commotion.

The Patriarch was also helpless in the face of this situation and has instructed Lu Miaoyun to send a message to Lu Changsheng.

Asking him how he plans to handle the situation.

Hoping that he can settle the matter privately is the best outcome.

Although Lu Miaoyun’s motives are not pure.

The Nine Netherworld Hound has indeed bitten someone severely, violating the Lu Family’s rules.

If they follow the rules to handle the situation, Lu Changsheng’s side will also be punished, and they hope Lu Changsheng can understand.

“Although I expected this day to come, I didn’t think it would come so soon.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.

He had long known that when he had many wives and children, they would inevitably bring him trouble as the head of the family.

He needed to resolve the aftermath.

He was also aware that the Nine Netherworld Hound would become more extraordinary as it grew, and it might be targeted.

“However, this matter can’t be blamed on Ping’an and the others; it’s Lu Miaoyun who is stirring up trouble.”

“I also instructed the Nine Netherworld Hound to never attack people.”

“Now that Lu Miaoyun has been bitten by the Nine Netherworld Hound, it’s clear that he brought it upon himself.”

Lu Changsheng let out a light sigh.

In the Lu Family, he had heard of Lu Miaoyun’s reputation over the years.

He was notorious for being a troublemaker.

Relying on his parents’ favor, he had caused a lot of trouble within the Lu Family.

Who would have thought that his own family would now be involved with such a person?

“Considering the Lu Family’s face, if it’s just a matter of compensation, let’s settle it privately.”

Lu Changsheng finished reading the letter and let out a light sigh.

He had made up his mind.

If the other party was willing to settle the matter simply, he would also be willing to spend money to resolve the issue in the name of the Lu Family.

If they made unreasonable demands, he wouldn’t be able to comply.

After all, the Lu Family owed Lu Miaoyun a debt, but he didn’t owe him anything.

Moreover, in Lu Changsheng’s view…

The Nine Netherworld Hound may have bitten the other party severely, but this matter is entirely not the Nine Netherworld Hound’s fault, and we’re not in the wrong either.

Fortunately, this was within the Lu family.

If this were outside, this kind of thing would be settled with the other party’s death, and it wouldn’t be considered excessive.

After all, the cultivation world is a jungle where the strong prey on the weak.

What reason is there to talk about when the other party covets my pet and deceives my child?

I’ve always been honest and cautious, following the rules, and fearing trouble.

Now that I have a certain amount of power and confidence, I won’t continue to retreat and compromise.

With the increase in his power, he’s gained more confidence, and Lu Changsheng’s mindset has also undergone some changes.

He’s no longer willing to compromise like he did initially, and was unwilling to be humiliated.

This matter was already a compromise, considering the Lu Family’s face.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng put away the letter, came to the courtyard, and said to his wives, “There’s something going on at home, and I need to go back.”

He didn’t want to delay.

He was preparing to set off immediately to Qingzhu Mountain to handle the matter.

“Husband, you’re in a hurry to go back, is something happening at home?”

Lu Qing’er knew that Lu Changsheng only returned home once every six months.

This sudden return must mean that something had happened.

“It’s just a small matter at home, and I need to go back to handle it.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and said.

He also instructed Xiao Qing, “Xiao Qing, go to the Talisman shop tomorrow and tell Zhang Shan that I’ve gone back due to some business, and he’s in charge of the shop.”

“Yes, Master.”

Xiao Qing nodded obediently.

She often went to the Talisman shop, so she was familiar with the shopkeeper, Zhang Shan.

After simply handing over the task, Lu Changsheng left Jiulong Market.

He took out the steel-feathered eagle from his spirit pet bag and flew towards Qingzhu Mountain.