âBut I still have to make a trip to Green River MarketplaceâŠâ
Xiao Xiyue continued.
She indicated that she might need one or two months to finish her business in Green River Marketplace before she could come over.
âAlright, Xi Yue, when do you plan to go to Green River Marketplace?â
Lu Changsheng inquired.
âI plan to head there today, to deal with the matters there early and then come over.â
Xiao Xiyue said so.
Although she wished to accompany her daughter, the thought of meeting her and then parting again made her prefer to get the tasks out of the way sooner rather than later.
âXi Yue, after you arrive at Green River Marketplace, help me see if thereâs a Second Rank Pill Furnace available, and take a look at these Spiritual Materials as wellâŠâ
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng took out a materials list and said to Xiao Xiyue.
Alchemy, wine brewing, puppet craftingâthese three skills he planned to employ altogether, to craft several Second Rank Puppets for the home.
Thus, he had many materials to purchase.
Since Xiao Xiyue was available, he let her take the opportunity to make the purchases for him in Green River Marketplace.
âThis many?â
Xiao Xiyue looked at the list, surprised by the variety of Spiritual Medicines and Spiritual Materials needed.
âYou donât need to spend time gathering them; if theyâre available, buy them; if not, then let it be.â
Lu Changsheng smiled and said, taking out Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag to give to Xiao Xiyue.
He also took out a stack of Talismans for Xiao Xiyue, so if she ran out of Spirit Stones, she could sell the Talismans for more.
âChangsheng, do you still consider becoming a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect?â
âWith your current skill in Talisman Making, youâre already qualified to be a Talisman Path Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect.â
âBecoming a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect would bring many benefits and conveniences, both personally and for the family.â
Xiao Xiyue said these while looking at the Talismans in her hand.
âGuest Elder for the Qingyun SectâŠâ
Lu Changsheng paused lightly when he heard this, his face showing a moment of contemplation.
He didnât mind taking on the role of a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect.
After all, itâs good to lean on a strong tree for support.
Having the title of Qingyun Sect Guest Elder indeed came with many advantages and conveniences.
âLetâs talk about this in a few years. Thereâs a lot to take care of at Bi Lake Mountain right now; once things settle down, Iâll consider it.â
Lu Changsheng said after a momentâs deliberation.
Being a Guest Elder for the Qingyun Sect would unavoidably bring certain obligations.
But as the familyâs situation was not yet stable, he didnât want to trouble himself for some convenience.
âSure.â
Xiao Xiyue nodded with a smile.
She wasnât trying to get Lu Changsheng to join the Qingyun Sect or anything.
She simply thought that it would be beneficial for both him and the family if Lu Changsheng became a Guest Elder.
âXi Yue, stay for a night before you goâŠâ
Lu Changsheng looked at Xiao Xiyue in front of him, took her delicate hand gently, and holding her in his embrace, said warmly.
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In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
Renovations and modifications of the Great Formation at Bi Lake Mountain had begun.
Apart from Mo Shouren and his two disciples, Lu Yuanding had also hired three more Array Masters to assist Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng entrusted the Family Great Formation matters entirely to Ling Zixiao.
Apart from making Talismans, daily cultivation, and fusing his Life-bound Treasured Bone, he taught his children and concubines.
Or he would inspect the Spiritual Medicine valley, fish farms, and spiritual fields when he had nothing else to do.
That day, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of qi flow towards him.
He knew another one of his children had completed Qi Refinement initiation.
But after waiting for most of the day, he didnât receive the good news about which child it was.
âCould it be?â
Lu Changsheng felt a stir in his Mental Spirit, and a system window appeared before him.
[Name: Lu Qingshan]
[Lifespan: 11/99]
[Talent: Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, Gengjin Body Constitution (Middle Grade Spiritual Body)]
[Cultivation Level: Qi Refinement Level 1]
[Talent: Sword Dao Compatibility (49%)]
âQingshan has completed Qi Refinement initiation?â
Lu Changsheng looked at his son Lu Qingshanâs panel, feeling both surprised and delighted.
Cultivators generally start their practice at the age of twelve.
However, due to different innate talents and foundations, there could be some fluctuations.
Lu Qingshan was not yet twelve years old when he completed Qi Refinement initiation, indicating his excellent talent and comprehension.
After all, a Nascent Soul Immortal would not accept him as a disciple if the cultivation techniques to be comprehended were simple.
âI wonder how Qingshan is doing in Jinyang Sect.â
âNow that he has completed Qi Refinement initiation, his master must be giving him considerable attention.â
Thinking about his mischievous son, Lu Changsheng felt a heaviness in his heart. He took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
He didnât know when he would be able to visit his children at the Jinyang Sect.
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Yue Country, Jinyang Sect.
Tian Yuan Peak.
Lu Qingshan, in a luxurious robe interwoven with gold and white, walked out of the palace with joy on his face.
Seeing Lu Qingzhu inside the hall reading a book, he quickly stepped forward to lift his sister, saying happily, âLittle Zhuâer, Iâve already completed Qi Refinement initiation!â đ«đ¶âŠÉ”âżĂÈ
âBrother, youâre amazing!â
Lu Qingzhu immediately showed a smile upon hearing this.
âOf course,â Lu Qingshan said proudly, rubbing his sisterâs little head, âDonât worry, with my talent, just give me about ten years to break through to Foundation Establishment and become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and then we can go home to visit Mother!â
âHehe, by then, Mother, Grandfather, and Father will be shocked when they find out Iâve become a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!â
Lu Qingshan grinned, imagining the day when he would return home as a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.
Previously, he thought that the Jinyang Sect would be similar to the Qingyun Sect.
If he missed home, he might still be able to visit.
However, after arriving at the Jinyang Sect, he learned that he and his sister had come to another country.
The journey from here back home was very far, and they had to wait until he became a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to make the trip.
This caused Lu Qingzhu to feel sad for a long time.