Lu Changsheng's Astonishment

Lu Changsheng's Astonishment

"The air outside was still better. I felt uncomfortable all over inside."

As Lu Jiuyuan spoke, he walked toward Thousand Ghost King. Ling Qingping followed at his side, nodding continuously in agreement.

"Young Master, you're out? Eh, this is..."

Thousand Ghost King greeted Lu Jiuyuan warmly when he saw him, but his attention was quickly drawn to Long Aotian on Lu Jiuyuan's shoulder.

"Oh, this is a true dragon. What about it?"

Lu Jiuyuan said it without the slightest hesitation. Thousand Ghost King could not help but suck in a breath of cold air, then congratulated him sincerely.

"Congratulations, Young Master, on obtaining such a beloved pet."

"Ah, keep it low-key, keep it low-key. Just a trivial matter."

Lu Jiuyuan replied modestly. Only then did Thousand Ghost King fall silent, giving Lu Jiuyuan a knowing look. After all, so long as a true dragon did not die young, it was destined to become a terrifying Mahayana Stage existence.

"Alright, our trip to the secret realm is over. Take us back."

Lu Jiuyuan spoke, and Thousand Ghost King immediately flew with him and Ling Qingping toward Qingfeng Town in the distance.

Uncle Liu, who had only just rushed back, was left with: ???

But there was no helping it. He could only hurry back toward Qingfeng Town.

Meanwhile, within the City Lord's Mansion of Panshi Town, a young man in azure robes sat inside the mansion, gazing curiously at the Yuan Family in the distance, which had already been wiped out.

"I wonder exactly how Yuan Changqing provoked that girl Qingping. Well, never mind. He was only a Void Refining Stage cultivator; his death will not have much impact on Yuanwu Kingdom."

That young man in azure robes was none other than the City Lord of Panshi Town, Ling Qingping's Third Uncle, Ling Xuan.

Many years ago, he had lost all interest in court affairs, so he had come to Panshi Town on his own to muddle through as a city lord. Ling Xuan was also a genuine Integrated Body Peak Stage cultivator.

Thousand Ghost King was incredibly fast. Before long, Lu Jiuyuan's group returned to Qingfeng Town and stopped before the Lu Family. Before Lu Jiuyuan could speak, Lu Xuan and Lu Changsheng appeared before him.

"Jiuyuan, you broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm?"

The two naturally sensed the change in Lu Jiuyuan and asked in surprise. Of course, Lu Jiuyuan would not deny it before the two Old Ancestors.

He nodded and said with a solemn expression, "I found a bit of fortune in the secret realm and was fortunate enough to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"I see."

Only then did Lu Changsheng and Lu Xuan nod. At that moment, Ling Qingping spoke up.

"Senior Lu, Jiuyuan, since you still have matters to discuss, I'll take my leave first. I've also sensed the opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

After speaking, Ling Qingping turned to leave, but Lu Jiuyuan looked toward Thousand Ghost King.

"Thousand Ghost, escort Qingping back to the Princess's Mansion."

"Thank you."

Ling Qingping was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then clasped her hands in salute. Soon, Thousand Ghost King vanished with Ling Qingping.

Only then did Lu Jiuyuan explain what had happened in the secret realm.

Upon hearing about the Glazed Treasure Liquid, Lu Changsheng and Lu Xuan were both shocked. Lu Jiuyuan had actually found an opportunity that no one else had discovered. This showed that his luck was likely far from ordinary.

Although luck could neither be seen nor touched, it truly existed. At the same time, luck was extremely important to a cultivator's cultivation. If one possessed exceptionally good luck, one might not need to expend much effort to break through to an immensely profound realm.

Then, when they heard Lu Jiuyuan speak of the Glazed Immortal Body, both men frowned, because they had never heard of any man possessing a Glazed Immortal Body.

Since ancient times, the bearers of the Glazed Immortal Body had almost all been women.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Changsheng instructed him with a grave expression.

"Jiuyuan, you must never tell anyone that you possess the Glazed Immortal Body. Otherwise, it may bring you no small disaster."

"Mm, I understand."

Lu Jiuyuan nodded seriously, and Lu Changsheng asked again.

"By the way, who else knows that you possess the Glazed Immortal Body?"

"Ling Qingping. But we have an excellent relationship, so she probably will not leak this matter."

Lu Jiuyuan thought for a moment before replying. Lu Changsheng and Lu Xuan exchanged a glance. That made sense; Ling Qingping and Lu Jiuyuan seemed close to piercing through that final layer of paper. Ling Qingping would likely not do such a thing at a time like this.

"In any case, cultivate properly for now. Absolutely do not speak of the Glazed Immortal Body."

Lu Changsheng instructed him solemnly, and Lu Jiuyuan nodded again.

Only then did Lu Changsheng notice the true dragon on Lu Jiuyuan's shoulder, and surprise appeared on his face.

"There was actually a true dragon in the Qingfeng Secret Realm?"

Long Aotian had long since coiled himself around Lu Jiuyuan's shoulder, not daring to move. Earlier, he had already sensed that Thousand Ghost King was incredibly powerful, not to mention Lu Changsheng now.

It felt as though a single glance from him could instantly kill Long Aotian. He might not even be able to withstand the man's pressure. At the same time, he could not help wondering just what terrifying sort of household his master belonged to.

"Mm. It has now become my spirit pet. Its name is Long Aotian."

Lu Jiuyuan introduced him, and Long Aotian respectfully greeted the two men.

"I am Long Aotian. Greetings, Seniors."

"Mm, Long Aotian, is it? Serve as the spirit pet of my Lu Family's Young Master properly. Otherwise, I will make sure your soul scatters and gathers no more."

Lu Changsheng snorted coldly. At present, Lu Jiuyuan could be called the most talented member in the Lu Family's history. Naturally, he would not allow anything to harm Lu Jiuyuan.

"Yes, Senior. I will certainly assist my master well."

Under such pressure, Long Aotian hurriedly replied.

"Mm. I obtained this drop of Dragon Blood by chance in one of my secret realms. Take it and use it."

As he spoke, Lu Changsheng took a drop of Dragon Blood from his storage ring. Terrifying pressure radiated from it, showing that its owner's cultivation before death had definitely been immensely formidable.

"Gasp! Many thanks for Old Ancestor's gift!"

Long Aotian sensed the terrifying energy within the Dragon Blood. If he absorbed it, it would surely be of great benefit to him, so he repeatedly thanked Lu Changsheng.

As Long Aotian drew the Dragon Blood into his body, Lu Jiuyuan spoke as well.

"Old Ancestor, I have just emerged from the secret realm and am somewhat tired, so I will not disturb you further. Farewell."

With that, Lu Jiuyuan walked back into the Lu Family residence. Lu Xuan and Lu Changsheng shook their heads. Lu Jiuyuan bore the burden of the Lu Family's prosperity; it was impossible for the pressure on him to be insignificant.

"It seems we should hurry and arrange Jiuyuan's marriage with that girl Qingping. Finding him a woman will help him relax, and she can also bear children to spread the branches and leaves of my Lu Family."

Lu Changsheng sighed. Lu Xuan and his cultivation were both quite high. If the Lu Family wished to rely on the two of them to spread its branches and leaves, it would likely take a very long time.

Lu Jiuyuan still had no idea that the two Old Ancestors were worrying over his marriage again. Ling Qingping was the same on the other side.

After Ling Qingping returned to the Princess's Mansion, she immediately began secluded cultivation to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

She was not like Lu Jiuyuan. Naturally, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm would require her to spend some time.