Half a year later.
Changsheng Hall, the closed-door retreat chamber.
Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge sat facing each other, with their palms opposite each other, their bodies gleaming, their Qi flowing abundantly around them, an august aura surrounding them, as countless streams of nature’s spiritual energy converged within them.
As the Taiyi Shengshui Jue was a dual cultivation technique for Dao companions, their regular cultivation naturally complemented and enhanced each other’s progress.
In the past half year since Lu Miaoge’s return, not only had Ling Zixiao’s recovery progressed,
but the cultivation speed of both Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge had improved significantly.
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“Hoo—hoo—hoo—”
With the gathering of spiritual energy, their Qi circulated and merged into one.
“Boom!”
Suddenly, a wave of mana and spiritual pressure burst forth from within their bodies as they each achieved a breakthrough.
“Forty-seven years old, Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer,”
Lu Changsheng opened his eyes that shone like stars and let out a breath.
Although he mostly spent his time on talisman making, alchemy, and accompanying his wives and children, his cultivation had not been delayed too much.
With the improvement of his Spiritual Root, a sufficient supply of elixir medicines, and the effects of dual cultivation with the Dao Foundation, his rate of cultivation even exceeded that of many who devoted themselves to arduous practice.
After briefly sensing the changes from the breakthrough,
the total amount of Seven Luminaries Mana in his body had increased by twenty percent compared to the Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer.
However, there was no significant difference in quality.
This increase was not as significant as the enhancement he received from the Profound Origin Bead.
Nonetheless, as long as he took another step forward, breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment and entering the late stage of the realm, his mana and strength would undergo a qualitative transformation.
“Congratulations, my husband~”
At that moment, Lu Miaoge also slowly concluded her cultivation, opening her gentle, water-like eyes that moved with joy and admiration.
“Hehe, congratulations Sister Miaoge on breaking through to the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment,”
Lu Changsheng looked at his wife and laughed.
Because Lu Miaoge’s cultivation had been delayed over the years, she was still at the Second Layer of Foundation Establishment.
Otherwise, with his Taiyi Dao Seed and the elixir medicines he provided, she should have broken through to the Third Layer long ago.
“Such great joy must be well celebrated!”
Lu Changsheng embraced his soft and fragrant wife with her jade-like smooth skin.
…
After some playful and tender moments together, the two dressed and left Changsheng Hall to head towards the Lu Family Mansion.
“Yun’er, has anything happened at home during these days?”
Lu Changsheng asked his wife Lu Miaoyun.
Although he didn’t worry about household matters, he still paid attention to some general affairs.
“Nothing much…”
Lu Miaoyun replied softly: “However, under the guidance of Senior Hong Lian, there has been progress and breakthroughs in the breeding of the king carps at home…” 𝔯âΝȪВ̧
She cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, consecrating the Luminous Treasure Tree as her Life-bound Spiritual Root, radiating a vibrant and refreshing life force that was extremely comfortable to be around.
“Oh, there’s been a breakthrough in the carp breeding at home; that is indeed good news,”
Lu Changsheng’s face showed a hint of a smile upon hearing this.
Hong Lian, being a Third Rank top-level Beast Tamer, was very skilled in the breeding of Spiritual Beasts.
Therefore, over the years, she had provided suggestions and guidance on the breeding of the Bichon Crimson Carps and Bichon Azure Carps at Bi Shui Lake.
For instance, last year’s fishing production at Bi Lake Mountain increased by more than ten percent.
Thus, Lu Changsheng was planning to open another Spiritual Beast breeding farm on Bi Lake Mountain while also cultivating Spiritual Beasts.
After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaoyun to inspect the fisheries.
“Greetings to the Mountain Master! Greetings to the Lady!”
“Father, Auntie!”
Zhong Yu and Lu Xiaoru, among other fishermen, came to pay their respects.
“Hehe, I heard there’s been a breakthrough in the carp breeding, so I came to have a look,”
Lu Changsheng waved his hand and looked towards the fishery.
He saw the large carps swimming around.
“Reporting to the Mountain Master, the time for the carps to ascend to king carps has been reduced by a full thirty percent, and during the breeding process…”
Zhong Yu promptly began to report.
“Hmm, you’ve done well with this. The clan will reward you in due course,”
Lu Changsheng encouraged him.
Although the optimization of carp breeding was mainly due to Hong Lian’s advice and guidance, it also required the efforts of the people below to implement it.
After briefly inspecting the fishery and the spiritual fields, Lu Changsheng returned to the Lu Family Mansion to host a family banquet, lively and bustling.
With so many wives at home, it was inevitable that he could not accompany each and every one of them.
Therefore, after each short period of seclusion, he would host a family banquet to enliven the atmosphere at home.
During these times, he would take the opportunity to chat with his wives and children about ordinary family matters.
However, now most of the conversations with his wives, aside from worrying about his well-being, revolved around discussing their children’s affairs.
For example, Qu Zhenzhen said with a wronged expression that it had been almost two years since her son Lu Quanzhen, aside from writing two letters, hadn’t even visited home once.
There were also his daughters, Lu Yuzhen and Lu Caizhen, who were not young anymore, and it was time to consider seeking husbands and starting families.
“Don’t worry, Quanzhen is fine; he should be coming home soon, I estimate,”
Lu Changsheng said helplessly.
He had the Lu family genealogy and was aware of the safety of the children at home.
His son, Lu Quanzhen, was doing very well.
However, he was also curious about the situations of his children who were traveling outside.
He wanted to know what kind of experiences they were having during their journeys.
“I’ve heard that some treasures can show scenes from a thousand miles away, or some divine skills can sense the situation of one’s close kin through the network of blood. ”
“If I could draw such a magical treasure, I’ll have more fun and entertainment at home,”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
He suddenly thought it would be quite nice if he could draw such a magical treasure in a lottery.
That way, he wouldn’t have to worry about his children being abroad, and it would save his wives from worrying too.
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Black Stone Market.
At the entrance of a secluded courtyard within the market,
“Daoist Qu, please come in for a detailed talk~”
A woman in her twenties, with a face like a peach blossom and dressed in a palace attire, beckoned the young man in a black robe with a sweet voice.