Chapter 108: Father's Friend!

Yunzhou, Taian Region City.

“Is this where Xiaolong’s children are living?”

Lu Changsheng looked at the ordinary courtyard in front of him.

Because Xiaolong had been away for a long time, and had some enemies.

So he didn’t bring his children with him.

Instead, he settled them in the mortal world, with an old servant to take care of them.

“Knock, knock, knock!”

Lu Changsheng walked forward and knocked on the door.

After a while, the door creaked open.

“Who are you looking for, Young Master?”

The one who opened the door was a young girl in a moon-white silk dress.

She looked around 15 or 16 years old, with a slightly greenish complexion and a slender figure, exuding a strong youthful aura.

Lu Changsheng could see that the girl in front of him had cultivation.

But only at the second stage of Qi Refining.

“Is she Xiaolong’s daughter?”

“I didn’t expect Xiaolong’s daughter to be so beautiful, unlike her father’s rugged appearance.”

Lu Changsheng was slightly surprised in his heart.

He then smiled and asked, “Is this the Xia family residence?”

Xiaolong’s real name was Xia Guang, and Xiaolong was just a pseudonym.

“Yes, Young Master, do you have business with my father?”

The girl replied.

“I am a friend of Xia Guang, and I’ve been entrusted by him to come here.”

Lu Changsheng said softly.

“Father’s friend? Entrusted to come here?”

The girl’s expression paused slightly upon hearing this.

She then invited Lu Changsheng into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, there was an old man with gray hair and a gray long robe.

“Miss, who is this?”

The old man looked at Lu Changsheng, and his expression immediately became cautious, with a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Lu Changsheng knew that this old man was the servant Xiaolong had arranged for his children.

This old man didn’t have any spiritual cultivation, but he was skilled in martial arts.

He was a martial arts Innate Master.

“This Young Master is Father’s friend, entrusted by Father to come here.”

Xia Zhiyue’s voice was clear and crisp as she spoke.

“Father’s friend?”

The old servant’s eyes still showed wariness.

“Don’t worry, I’m indeed here on a mission entrusted by Xia Guang.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the old man’s cautious expression and said calmly.

He slightly raised his hand, and a flame ‘puffed’ into existence, making the air hot.

“It turns out that the immortal master has arrived. I have offended you so much. Please forgive me!”

Looking at Lu Changsheng’s gesture, the old servant no longer doubted, and bowed his hands in respect.

“I don’t know what task Father entrusted to you, senior.”

After inviting Lu Changsheng to the living room, Xia Ziyue’s lips were lightly pursed, her expression slightly tense and anxious.

Her father had never brought any friends over, nor had he allowed friends to visit.

This time, he had entrusted a friend to come over, which made her feel a sense of foreboding.

Lu Changsheng saw the girl’s expression and let out a soft sigh.

He took out Xialong’s ashes box from his storage bag.

“Daoist Xia was unfortunately killed in an external dispute, and before his death, he entrusted me with some final words to pass on to you and your brother.”

Lu Changsheng spoke.

“How could this be.”

The girl heard these words as if struck by lightning.

Her pale and tender face suddenly turned white, her hands and feet feeling icy cold.

“Father!”

She let out a sorrowful cry, her body weak and limp, and she fell to the ground.

“Condolences for your loss.”

Lu Changsheng immediately supported the girl’s soft and delicate body.

He also took this as a warning.

One must be cautious in their actions.

Otherwise, if something unexpected happened to oneself, Xialong’s situation would be a lesson.

“You lied to me, you clearly said that this year, you wouldn’t go out on adventures anymore, and would stay at home to accompany me and my brother, how could you…”

The girl’s face was filled with sorrow, her eyes red and puffy, her lips quivering.

After a moment, the girl realized she had lost her composure and hastily wiped away her tears.

Her face was slightly flushed as she bowed to Lu Changsheng, saying, “Thank you, senior, I lost my composure.”

“It’s nothing, this is a normal human reaction.”

Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.

If the other party didn’t show any grief, he wouldn’t know what to say.

Seeing the girl’s emotions slowly calm down, Lu Changsheng began to pass on Xialong’s final words.

At this time, Xia Ziyue also called her brother Xia Chaoyang back.

Xia Chaoyang was eleven years old this year, with a clear and handsome face.

He wore a light blue robe, with a scholarly and refined aura.

He resembled his father Xialong, but their personalities were vastly different.

Lu Changsheng estimated that Xialong had worked hard to protect this son of his.

He didn’t want his son to follow in his footsteps.

In the future, he would be able to enter the Immortal Sect and cultivate in peace.

When Xia Chaoyang learned about his father’s affairs, he was also filled with sadness.

However, he was very resolute and bowed to Lu Changsheng in gratitude.

Then, Lu Changsheng took out a few of Xialong’s belongings, as well as a storage bag containing 300 spirit stones, and handed them over to the siblings.

“Now that Daoist Xia’s entrusted task has been completed, I, Lu, will take my leave.”

After settling the matter, Lu Changsheng turned to bid farewell.

“Thank you, senior, for returning my father’s ashes and belongings. This is a great kindness, and we siblings are unable to repay it.”

“I, a humble girl, am willing to be a slave or servant to repay your kindness, senior.”

At this time, Xia Ziyue’s eyes were red and puffy, and she knelt down in front of Lu Changsheng, her voice trembling.

“This matter has already been settled by Daoist Xia, there’s no need for this.”

Lu Changsheng said, stretching out his hand to help the girl up.

But the girl was very stubborn, seemingly unwilling to get up unless Lu Changsheng agreed.

“Now that my brother and I are dependent on each other, it’s difficult to survive in this world. I hope, senior, that you can look out for my brother, considering my father’s face.”

“I, a humble girl, am willing to be a slave or servant to you, senior, to repay your kindness.”

The girl looked up at Lu Changsheng with a pitiful expression.

She was very clear in her heart that now that her father was dead, she and her brother were left with no one to rely on.

Survival would be difficult.

And in the future, cultivating would be even harder.

Although they had left behind a sum of money.

But that money could also become a danger.

Moreover, it was unclear whether her father had any enemies outside.

Since her father had entrusted his affairs to Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng had not taken advantage of the situation to seize the money.

This showed that he was a trustworthy person.

So, in this situation, she decided to become Lu Changsheng’s slave or servant after a brief moment of consideration.

Lu Changsheng, who was not only her father’s friend but also a cultivator, was someone she could trust.

He was also handsome and refined, like a noble gentleman, which made her feel no disgust, but rather a sense of fondness.

If she were to serve by Lu Changsheng’s side, not only would her and her brother’s situation be resolved.

She would also be able to take care of her brother in the future.

Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Ziyue’s expression and hesitated for a moment.

“Alright, I can send you to live with a friend of mine for now.”

“When the Blue Cloud Sect’s Immortal Sect Assessment opens, I’ll come to take your brother to participate in the examination.”

“During this period, if you have any matters, you can also send a message to me.”

“As for the matter of being a slave or servant, you don’t need to worry about it. If you insist on doing so, I can take you as a concubine.”

Lu Changsheng spoke out.

The appearance of Xia Ziyue in front of him was exceptional, with a Spirit Root and no complicated background troubles.

It was natural for him to take her as a concubine.

Xialong had also said before that he could take his daughter as a concubine.

But Xia Ziyue still had a younger brother.

If he took Xia Ziyue away, he couldn’t ignore Xia Chaoyang.

From Xia Chaoyang’s current behavior, his character seemed decent and not troublesome.

However, if he brought Xia Chaoyang back to Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Changsheng felt it wouldn’t be too convenient.

So Lu Changsheng thought of sending the siblings to the Ruyi Region and asking Hong Yi to take care of them.

He could also observe their nature.

If their character was confirmed to be without issues, he could take Xia Ziyue as a concubine later.

Moreover, according to Xialong’s will, his son’s Spirit Root was quite good.

It was basically stable and suitable for an immortal sect.

If Xia Chaoyang entered an immortal sect in the future, it would be like having an additional immortal sect connection.

After all, Lu Changsheng had been in seclusion for a long time, and his information was inevitably closed off.

Having an additional immortal sect nephew would also provide more sources of information on major events.

“Thank you, Senior!”

Xia Ziyue heard this and immediately beamed with joy, bowing to Lu Changsheng.

She also pulled Xia Chaoyang along to bow to Lu Changsheng.

“The little girl also wants to arrange a simple funeral for her father and bury him with mother.”

At this time, Xia Ziyue pursed her lips and continued.

“It’s not a problem, I can stay here for a few days, and you can handle any matters.”

Lu Changsheng nodded in response.

“Thank you, Uncle Lu!”

Xia Ziyue bowed to Lu Changsheng again.

Her address had changed from Young Master to Senior, and now to Uncle.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mind this too much.

He waved his hand, letting Xia Ziyue arrange a room for himself.

“The secular world’s spiritual energy is really too thin; without a spirit gathering array, spirit stones, and pills, cultivation is really too slow.”

Lu Changsheng tried sitting in meditation, then shook his head slightly, taking out two spirit stones.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

During these days, Xia Ziyue and her brother began to handle their father’s funeral and other matters.

Lu Changsheng, who was idle, also lent a hand.

After all, it is not easy for a pair of siblings.

Things went very smoothly, and it was a simple process. After completing it, Xia Ziyue indicated that she would follow Lu Changsheng’s previous arrangements.

“You all rest well, and we’ll ride tomorrow.”

Lu Changsheng said so.

That night.

“Hmm?”

Lu Changsheng, who was meditating, opened his eyes and heard the sound of footsteps coming from outside.

It was a light and gentle sound.

He slightly sensed it and knew that the person coming was Xia Ziyue.

“It seems that this little girl is still worried.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, guessing the other party’s intentions.

However, he also admired the other party’s decisiveness.

“Uncle Lu, have you rested?”

A moment later, Xia Ziyue’s gentle and clear voice came from outside the door.

“What’s the matter?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

“Uncle Lu, I have something to tell you,” Xia Ziyue said, her voice trembling.

The night wind howled, and Xia Ziyue, who was outside the door, mustered up her courage, her hands clutching her clothes, her face flushed red as she spoke.

Lu Changsheng originally wanted to say, “Let’s talk about it tomorrow.”

But thinking that the little girl had also struggled to come here, he couldn’t bear to hurt her enthusiasm.

“Alas, I’m a soft-hearted person after all.”

Lu Changsheng let out a gentle sigh and said, “The door isn’t locked.”

With a creak, the door opened.

Xia Ziyue, with her delicate features and slender figure, dressed in a light, thin mourning attire, walked into the room.

“Uncle Lu.”

Xia Ziyue walked into the room, closed the door behind her, and called out softly.

Her voice was filled with shyness and hesitation, but also had a pure and innocent tone.

“What do you want to say, Yue’er?”

Moonlight spilled into the dark room, and Lu Changsheng stood up, looking at Xia Ziyue’s weak and delicate appearance, and smiled gently.

Xia Ziyue’s small hands clutched her clothes, and then she suddenly lifted her head, her face flushing red as she rushed into Lu Changsheng’s embrace.

She tightly wrapped her arms around Lu Changsheng’s waist, pressing her soft body against Lu Changsheng’s chest.

With a sigh, Lu Changsheng spoke of a matter.

Facing such behavior, such words, Lu Changsheng was no longer a gentleman.

There was no way out; it had already come to this, and he could only accept it.

Moreover, this was also a scene that Daoist Xia had hoped to see before his death.

“Uncle Lu~”

Before long, the girl’s neck was flushed, and her breathing was rapid.

After that.

Lu Changsheng gently stroked Xia Ziyue’s face, which was as red as a ripened persimmon, as she leaned against his chest.

“Uncle Lu.”

Xia Ziyue’s face was bright red as she curled up in Lu Changsheng’s arms, her voice husky and sweet.

“It’s okay, you can rest well.”

Lu Changsheng cast a cleansing spell, wiping away the sweat, and spoke in a gentle tone.

“En.”

The girl had been through a lot these past few days, busy with this and that, and her spirit was already exhausted.

After experiencing such a tumultuous event, she was even more exhausted and soon fell asleep.

“Brother Xia, you’ve really given me two great gifts.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Ziyue’s delicate face and murmured to himself.

Just now, Xia Ziyue had told him a piece of information.

She had a hidden physique.

In the future, the probability of her children having a Spirit Root could be increased.

So, if Lu Changsheng was willing, she could bear him children.

Lu Changsheng had never rejected Xia Ziyue.

Now that she had taken the initiative to offer, and had revealed such a message, he was even less likely to give up.

After all, this physique was extremely likely to be the legendary Spirit Body!

“The Spirit nurturing body?”

Lu Changsheng vaguely remembered seeing such a physique in her body.

However, he wasn’t clear about the specifics.

Xia Ziyue herself wasn’t clear either.

She only knew that her mother had this physique.

That was why she and her brother both had Spirit Roots.

The next day.

Lu Changsheng rode the steel-feathered eagle, taking the siblings to the Ruyi Region to find Hong Yi.

He hadn’t seen Hong Yi in years.

Moreover, this trip was also an opportunity to discuss some matters with Hong Yi.

Four days later, the steel-feathered eagle landed in a deserted area outside the Ruyi Region city.

Lu Changsheng took out a communication Talisman and sent a message to Hong Yi.

Then, accompanied by Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang, he arrived at the Ruyi Region city.

“Brother Lu, it’s been many years, and you’re getting more and more impressive!”

Hong Yi was waiting outside the Ruyi Region city and saw Lu Changsheng, immediately laughing and coming forward to greet him.

He wore a purple gold crown, a purple brocade robe, and exuded an aura of nobility and majesty.

“You’re looking good too, Brother Hong,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

Over the years, he and Hong Yi had exchanged many letters.

This meeting was not awkward at all.

After settling Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang, the two of them went to the Ruyi Pavilion to catch up and chat.

During the conversation, Lu Changsheng told Hong Yi about Xia Zhiyue and Xia Chaoyang’s affairs, asking Hong Yi to take care of them.

Hong Yi naturally agreed, putting Lu Changsheng at ease.

At the same time, Lu Changsheng also mentioned that he would start sending his children to the secular world next year.

He asked Hong Yi to help arrange a large estate for them.

And to help arrange for martial arts instructors, teachers, guards, and servants.

“Please don’t worry, Brother Lu, I’ll take care of these small matters!”

Hong Yi was overjoyed when he heard this.

He had relied on his connection with Lu Changsheng’s Talisman to rise in position in the Marquis Ru Yi’s estate over the years.

Now, the position of Young Master was within his grasp.

Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to settle his children in the Marquis Ru Yi’s estate, it meant that their relationship had become even more solid.

Hong Yi was naturally delighted and grateful.

“Thank you, Brother Hong. By the way, there’s one more thing I want to ask of you.”

Lu Changsheng thought of Qu Zhenzhen’s matter again.

He asked Hong Yi to investigate the power behind the old man who killed Qu Zhenzhen’s family, a cultivator.

Lu Changsheng felt that he had the ability to take care of Qu Zhenzhen’s revenge.

After all, she had given birth to three children, and this was the least he could do.

“No problem, this is not difficult for me. I’ll take care of it.”

“I’ll send someone to notify you as soon as there’s news.”

Hong Yi agreed directly.

“Thank you, Brother Hong. I didn’t bring any gifts this time, so please accept these three high-quality Talismans.”

Lu Changsheng took out three high-quality Talismans and handed them to Hong Yi.

These favors were naturally not worth the price of three high-quality Talismans.

But in terms of interpersonal relationships, he would never let others take advantage of him.

Especially after dealing with Hong Yi so many times, he knew that the other party was trustworthy.

So, giving a little more wouldn’t hurt.

“Brother Lu is too polite, I’ll accept this kind intention!”

Hong Yi didn’t decline politely either.

He knew that in such interactions, benefits would come and go, and it would also help improve their relationship.

However, when he received the three Talisman, he felt something was off after holding them in his hand.

After examining them carefully, he was shocked and couldn’t believe his eyes, looking at Lu Changsheng in disbelief: “Brother Lu, what kind of Talisman cards are these? They don’t seem like medium-grade Talisman cards, could it be…”

“There’s no mistake, these are high-grade Talisman, Golden Light Shield Talismans, which can withstand a Qi Refining late-stage attack.”

“I recently became a high-grade Talisman master and happened to create a few defensive Talismans for myself.”

Lu Changsheng said so.

Apart from interpersonal relationships, there were also benefits to be gained.

Lu Changsheng felt that he needed to reveal a bit of his true abilities, his value.

Only then could their interactions be more stable and long-lasting.

“A high-grade Talisman, Golden Light Shield Talisman!”

“Brother Lu has become a high-grade Talisman master!”

Hong Yi was stunned upon hearing this, his whole body trembling in shock.

His heart was like a stormy sea, his face filled with disbelief as he looked at Lu Changsheng.

He had initially befriended Lu Changsheng because he saw Lu Changsheng’s exceptional talent in the Talisman path.

He had hoped to establish a relationship with a future high-grade Talisman master.

Who would have thought that in just five years…

Lu Changsheng had risen from a low-grade Talisman master to a high-grade Talisman master.

This speed was simply astonishing.

At this moment, Hong Yi felt extremely grateful for his past decision.

He was grateful for his three-year agreement, inviting Lu Changsheng and maintaining their relationship.

It was simply the most correct decision he had made in his life.

“It’s just luck, and I’ve only just started trying, it’s very difficult to succeed.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and waved his hand, looking at Hong Yi’s reaction.

But Hong Yi was still stunned, his mouth agape.

Finally, he swallowed his saliva and spoke with a mix of emotions: “Brother Lu’s talent in the Talisman path is truly exceptional, and who knows, maybe he’ll become a second-rank Talisman master in the future.”

“I, Hong Yi, am so fortunate to have befriended a future second-rank Talisman master, it’s simply a blessing in three lifetimes!”

“However, this Talisman is too precious, Brother Lu should take it back.”

Hong Yi said with some reluctance.

A high-quality Talisman like this would cost at least thirty spirit stones.

These three Talismans, for him, were also a small fortune, too precious to give away.

“I gifted you this thing, how can I take it back?”

“Brother Hong, please take it, and in the future, I’ll send the children to this mundane world, and I’ll trouble you to take care of them.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Three high-quality Talismans, for him, only cost around ten spirit stones, so it was not too expensive.

“Alright, since that’s the case, I’ll just have to accept it humbly.”

Hong Yi cupped his hands and said.

Then, with a serious face, he said, “Brother Lu, please rest assured that in the future, my nephews and nieces will be under my care in this mundane world, and I’ll make sure they don’t lack anything, or you can question my integrity!”

Now, Lu Changsheng was going to reveal the matter of the high-quality Talisman.

After Lu Changsheng settled his children in Marquis Ru Yi’s estate, it would explain the strong relationship between the two.

At that time, even Marquis Ru Yi’s father couldn’t ignore Lu Changsheng’s influence as a high-quality Talisman master.

He would think of befriending Lu Changsheng, the high-quality Talisman master, and building a good relationship.

“Hehe, Brother Hong is exaggerating.”

“I just hope these children can live a peaceful and happy life.”

“I don’t have any other thoughts.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Hong Yi’s expression and shook his head with a smile.

The two of them chatted and reminisced about old times.

Deep into the night.

After the matter was settled.

“Ziyue, I’ll be leaving in two days, and if you need anything, just send a message to me.”

Lu Changsheng said to Xia Ziyue.

He wasn’t in a hurry to take Xia Ziyue back to Qingzhu Mountain with him.

It was still his original plan.

Let the other party take care of her younger brother in the mundane world.

Wait for the Immortal Sect to recruit disciples.

As for having children, he wasn’t in a hurry either.

He planned to go back and investigate the other party’s physique first.

Was it the Spiritual Body he had in mind?

“Uh-huh.”

Xia Ziyue lazily leaned against him, nodding weakly.

Seven days later.

Qingzhu Mountain.

“The body of nurturing spirit can make the child born to the mother likely to possess a Spirit Root.”

“But each birth will cause significant damage to one’s own vital energy.”

“This physique can also forcibly consume one’s own cultivation foundation to nurture the fetus and enhance the fetus’s Spirit Root quality.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the book in his hand, which recorded the description of the body of nurturing spirit.

“Yue’er said that her mother died soon after giving birth to Xia Chaoyang.”

“Having the body of nurturing spirit means possessing a Spirit Root, making one a cultivator.”

“Cultivators rarely experience difficult births or death.”

“Xialong has high hopes for his son Xia Chaoyang; could it be that Xia Chaoyang is the child his wife nurtured by consuming her own cultivation foundation?”

“This would explain why Xialong is extremely fond and proud of this son.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, making a guess.

“If that’s the case, it seems that giving birth isn’t just a casual matter.”

“Xia Ziyue’s body is still too weak, and her cultivation is too low; if she gives birth to several more, who knows what problems might arise.”

Lu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.