The Child Really Had Grown Up

"I can make you feel pleasure again, both pain and pleasure," Lu Qing'an said with a smile.

Dao of Alchemy Master: "..."

Then I'd rather not have this fortuitous opportunity!

"You need to find a body first, and let this soul reside in that body. It seems that this soul can't wake up now, so it can no longer perform the possession technique," Dao of Alchemy Master said.

Lu Qing'an suddenly shifted his gaze to the Demon God Mother Tree.

"Tell me, if I transfer this soul to the Demon God Mother Tree, do you have any way to repair it?"

He had a peculiar idea.

Dao of Alchemy Master blinked.

"If you can get your soul into the Demon God Mother Tree and prevent it from being rejected, I have a way to concoct some medicinal liquid for the Demon God Mother Tree to absorb."

Lu Qing'an smiled and said, "That's fine, I'll give it a try."

He walked up to the Demon God Mother Tree, unleashed his Devil Cultivation Method, and released the Demon God Mother Tree's sentience that he had sealed away.

"Call!"

A long sigh came from the Demon God Mother Tree, as if it had been suffocating for a long time and could finally breathe again.

"If I remember correctly, your body can house multiple souls. Each soul will occupy your body for a period of time until it recovers and awakens, at which point it will return control of the body to you." Lu Qing'an spoke these words without any tone of negotiation, only command.

"Master... I can do that, but may I make a small request? Really, just one small request."

The Demon God Mother Tree emitted an extremely soft voice, like Lin Daiyu, giving people a sense of grievance and helplessness.

Lu Qing'an: "Speak."

"After this is over, could you release more of my intelligence? At least let me speak a little; I've been so bored these past few days..."

Lu Qing'an said, "Okay, we'll talk about it later. Alright, absorb this soul."

"Yes! Thank you, Master!" The Demon God Mother Tree quickly completed the task, and a suction force acted on the soul.

The soul drifted into the body of the Demon God Mother Tree and entered its core.

"Alright, then, Master, I'll go and settle down for the night."

"Go."

The Demon God Mother Tree sealed away the soul itself, making that soul the main soul of the body.

After resolving the matter, Lu Qing'an sealed off several powerful barriers around the courtyard to prevent the mysterious organization from remotely destroying the soul through special secret techniques.

"Alright, I'll leave the rest to you." Lu Qing'an looked at Dao of Alchemy Master.

Seeing this, Dao of Alchemy Master nodded and said, "Then I'll go back and research some medicinal liquids. In about five days, I should be able to restore this soul to its original state!"

Seeing Dao of Alchemy Master's confidence, he nodded in satisfaction.

Just then...

A figure flew into the sky above this area and then landed in the courtyard.

The person who arrived was none other than Li Cangxuan.

Li Cangxuan's cheeks were still slightly flushed.

"Thank you, Master."

Li Cangxuan spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

"Is it a success?" Lu Qing'an couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Judging from this kid's expression, he's probably done it!

Li Cangxuan nodded gently, his head lowering subtly, like a young woman about to be married, and whispered, "Now I'm trying to have a deeper conversation with Wutong, to see if there's any possibility of us becoming dao companion..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing'an's face lit up with a fatherly smile, and he laughed, "You rascal, you've really made something of yourself! Not bad, not bad!"

He patted Li Cangxuan on the shoulder.

Li Cangxuan scratched his head shyly.

Xiao Qingyi couldn't help but laugh and tease, "Little Xuanzi, are you about to win the heart of your beauty? Did you sneak off to a secluded spot just now and give her a couple of pecks?"

"Oh dear! Elder Xiao, what are you saying! I don't understand what you're saying!!"

Li Cangxuan quickly turned around, his neck turning red.

Lu Qing'an laughed and said, "Old Xiao, you're going a bit too far. You've only just begun to delve into the subject, what are you pecking at?"

"You don't understand! Young people these days are so quick-witted. Look at my youngest apprentice, doesn't he seem like a decent person? I just learned from my second apprentice not long ago that this kid had only known a girl for a few days and was already secretly dating her! He didn't even tell me! He said he was sorry and would tell me later!"

When Xiao Qingyi said this, there was a hint of sarcasm in his words, but judging from the expression on his face at that moment, there was more of a boastful element to it.

Lu Qing'an laughed, "Little Xuanzi, did you hear that? You need to step up your game. As long as you're sure this Blood Phoenix Sect Holy Maiden is worth your affection, then find a way to win her over. I'd love to see when I can hold your child! Haha!"

"Haha, you're already thinking about holding your apprentice's child? You can't even spoil your own daughter enough," Xiao Qingyi said.

"You old man, you don't need to worry about that. I can definitely spoil her. Besides, Miaomiao will be very happy to have a younger brother or sister to play Miaomiao!"

Lu Qing'an and the other person started teasing Li Cangxuan together.

Li Cangxuan's face was flushed like that of a well-bred young lady. For some reason, although he wanted to escape, he also wanted to listen to what the two were saying.

"Master, what about you and Aunt Xue?" Li Cangxuan suddenly interjected.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing'an was taken aback.

"Ahem, this is an adult matter, children shouldn't meddle."

"Didn't you say someone was worth liking, so..."

"Hey, you little rascal, you've really gone against the Heavenly Gang." Lu Qing'an stepped forward, grabbed Li Cangxuan's shoulder with one hand, and vigorously tickled Li Cangxuan's ribs with the other.

"Master! Master, I was wrong! It itches! It itches!" Li Cangxuan quickly begged for mercy.

"You're smart to stop now." Lu Qing'an stopped with a smile.

As soon as Li Cangxuan escaped Lu Qing'an's clutches, he quickly flashed behind Xiao Qingyi.

"Master! Your behavior is a classic case of double standards – the magistrate is allowed to set fires, but the common people are forbidden even to light lamps!"

"Hey! You rebellious disciple, if you've got the guts, don't hide!" Lu Qing'an laughed and chased after him. Neither of them used their cultivation. Li Cangxuan grabbed Xiao Qingyi's clothes and hid behind Xiao Qingyi, while Lu Qing'an reached through Xiao Qingyi to grab Li Cangxuan.

"No! I'm frail, don't drag me into this!" Xiao Qingyi said with a laugh.

"Old Xiao! Here you go!" Lu Qing'an kicked Xiao Qingyi away, then grabbed Li Cangxuan and subjected him to another round of "torture."

After playing around for a while, Lu Qing'an put his arm around Li Cangxuan's shoulder and ruffled Li Cangxuan's hair, just like when Li Cangxuan was a child.

He was indeed very happy today.

It wasn't just that he captured a group of souls, which would increase the chances of uncovering the mysterious organization; more importantly, it was because he saw the change in his disciple.

This kid is no longer just focused on cultivation; he's integrated into social life and even has a girlfriend!

This feeling is wonderful.

He felt a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction watching the child grow up.

The child has really grown up.

"By the way, Master, Lu Qingxu just told me something via telepathy, it concerns Miaomiao," Li Cangxuan said.

Lu Qing'an frowned slightly. "What's wrong with Miaomiao?"

Li Cangxuan recounted what had happened in the Devil Beast Forest not long ago.

After listening, Lu Qing'an narrowed his eyes slightly. "This mudfish."

Deep within the Devil Beast Forest, the Nether Bone Dragon suddenly sneezed and felt a chill.

"Why do I feel like someone's watching me...?"