In the northwest of Liang Kingdom, there is a spiritual vein of mountains covered with snow and the fragrance of plum blossoms.
After years of cultivation, Xuemei Mountain's spiritual veins have reached the second-level high-grade level.
There are as many as three foundation-building monks from Xuemei Mountain's clan, not including those enshrined by guest ministers.
It's night, and the owner's study is decorated with lights.
"The power of the six demonic sects is suppressing the territory. The sects have mobilized manpower and recruited monks from all over the country to go to the front line. Alas, the world has not been stable for a few years, and it is about to be chaotic again..."
After Li Congren reviewed several files, he sighed with worry on his face.
It has only been more than ten years since the Jin Yangzong's Northern Migration War ended.
Xuemeishan Li's business development has been steady and steady, and its upward momentum has faced a bottleneck in recent years.
If you haven't overcome the predicament yet, you will face a chaotic world with the invasion of demons.
"Husband, you don't have to worry too much. The battle has not yet begun on the front line, and it may not be possible in the short term. Moreover, Liang State is located at the rear of the battlefield, and Xuemei Mountain is in the north of Liang State..."
His wife Wu Yue'e, with warm eyes, refilled a cup of spiritual tea for Li Congren.
Wu Yuee'e has an ordinary appearance, with a slightly dark complexion, but has a pair of bright eyes and teeth like snow.
He is in the middle stage of foundation building and looks about thirty years old.
Li Congren said thoughtfully: "The invasion of demons has affected the rear. Xuemei Mountain must strengthen its vigilance and defense to minimize the number of monks who go out alone."
The sect deployed a large number of manpower, resulting in a shortage of law enforcement monks in the rear.
The area near the border has become chaotic.
"What your husband said is true. Prices have risen sharply recently, and those hidden robber cultivators have become active again."
"Once the situation becomes chaotic, we don't know whether we can hold on to the 'Chang'an Mine' that we have worked hard to develop for many years."
Speaking of this, Wu Yue'e looked sad.
While her husband's worries lie in the longer term, she is more concerned about the immediate predicament.
"Chang'an Mine can abide by the rules. If we can't, we will sell our share to the 'Dongmen Family' at a cheap price."
Li Congren looked unwilling, but he had to make a decision.
In the current difficult situation and in a time of great chaos, there must be choices.
Li Congren's strategy is to give priority to the guarantor, and the property can be reluctantly parted with.
If you insist on defending the Chang'an Mine, casualties will inevitably occur, and even the foundation-building monks will die.
Coupled with the invasion of demons and the sect's subsequent forced recruitment of monks from major families, this made matters worse.
"Husband, if that news is true... maybe we don't need to be so afraid of the Dongmen Family."
Wu Yue'e's bright eyes were filled with a hint of hope.
The Dongmen Family, now one of the top ten families in the Liang Kingdom, moved north together with the Jinyang Sect, replacing the original territory of the "Wan Jian Zhuo Family".
Decades ago, there were seven great families in the Liang Kingdom, but now only four remain, and the other six families all come from the Feng Kingdom.
The Liang Kingdom's spiritual vein dojo did not have enough grades, so some sects and aristocratic families in the Feng Kingdom transplanted their spiritual veins.
There are still quite a few forces in the Jin Yangzong camp who dislike the barrenness of Liang State and have not moved here.
Fortunately, the Beast Controlling Zhou family has taken some care of the Xuemei Mountain Li family, allowing the latter to at least have a certain ability to deal with the "Dongmen Family".
"That news... has not been truly confirmed. Some monks in the Liang Kingdom question its authenticity."
Li Congren pondered, not too optimistic.
"Even if it is true, distant water cannot quench the near thirst, and no one knows when the old man will come back. Normal true elixir monks often need to consolidate for several years and refine magic weapons before they go out for a long journey."
"Oh, my husband is right. With Grandpa Lu's behavior, I'm afraid he won't be able to travel far away easily within ten or eight years."
Wu Yuee couldn't help but smile bitterly and put away the unrealistic thoughts.
As for going to Jing Kingdom to ask for help?
Grandpa Lu doesn't owe them anything.
Back then, through the Li family in Xuemei Mountain, he smuggled himself to Jing State for refuge. Lu Changan gave him talismans and puppets, and the reward was quite generous.
It even gave them an advantage.
Why is Grandpa Lu's good character so well-known?
Because he never owed anything to anyone, he always helped and gave guidance to his old friends and younger generations.
…
Squeak!
The clear and urgent call of the spirit rat came.
Li Congren hugged Wu Yue'e and was about to go back to the main room to rest when he couldn't help but look outside the door.
A light golden treasure hunter rat with soft fur scurried back from outside in a hurry.
Her beautiful jewel-like eyes reveal panic, making people pity her.
"Xiao Jin, what's wrong with you?"
Wu Yue'e looked puzzled. The treasure hunter's cultivation level was approaching the late second level, with a keen sense of smell and a strong ability to save lives.
In the surrounding area, there are very few creatures that threaten it.
Such a panic situation has occurred for the first time in decades.
About ten breaths.
The fear on the treasure hunter's face became more and more obvious as he hid between Li Congren and his wife.
Even so, I didn't feel safe at all and my body was trembling.
squeak~
Suddenly, a melodious and joyful rat bark sounded in the room out of thin air.
The expressions of Li Congren and his wife changed.
There is actually a powerful rat demon that lurks in the hinterland of Xuemei Mountain without anyone noticing.
You must know that Li Congren has reached the advanced stage of foundation building, and there are formation restrictions that trigger warnings in the clan's territory.
It is impossible for even the second level peak monster to do this.
Buzz!
The earthy yellow halo on the floor bulged, revealing a muscular rat demon.
This rat demon has orange-yellow hair all over its body, with a bunch of purple hair standing on end on its head. Its shape is streamlined, and at first glance it looks like a leopard.
"Rock rat?"
"Grandpa Lu's spiritual pet?"
Li Congren and his wife were slightly startled, and looked at each other, expressing surprise and confusion.
How could Grandpa Lu’s spirit rat appear alone in the Li family in Xuemei Mountain?
In the moment when the two of them were shocked and confused.
The treasure-hunting mouse gave a clear response that seemed to be crying, and its beautiful eyes showed awe and fawning.
It was held by the rock rat around its waist, and walked back out the door step by step.
"Xiao Jin!"
Li Congren and his wife were a little worried. Xiao Jin's experience of being bullied by the rock rat was still vivid in his mind.
squeak!
The corner of the Earth Rock Rat's mouth was cracked, and its brown eyes looked at Li Congren and his wife, giving a "don't worry" look.
The moment when the brown eyes were frozen.
Li Congren and his wife's hearts palpitated, and an inexplicable chill spread from the soles of their feet to their entire bodies.
Squeak!
The treasure-hunting rat nodded, forced a smile, and followed the rock rat away in a flattering and flattering manner, never looking back at its owner again.
"This rat demon..."
Li Congren and his wife could not help but look at each other with sweat dripping from their foreheads.
At that moment, the indescribable and terrifying pressure seemed to be just an illusion.
"Grandpa Lu's spiritual pet cultivated to the peak of the second level thirty years ago, and now his aura is unpredictable and even more terrifying.
"Could it be..."
Li Congren and his wife couldn't help but make speculations in their hearts.
It stands to reason that the lifespan of a rock rat at the second level is similar to that of a human foundation.
If you have not made diligent progress in your cultivation, you will be entering old age now, and you will not be able to be vigorous and energetic.
"Could it be said that this rock rat has been promoted to a false elixir?"
Thinking of the news about Lu Changan, if it is true, it would be nothing if the Earth Rock Rat became a fake Dan level monster.
"The Earth Rock Rat has arrived at Xuemei Mountain. Grandpa Lu should be nearby?"
Li Congren and his wife looked happy and expected.
At night, the two of them went directly to the west gate of the tribe and waited.
This night is destined to be a torment.
Until late at night, the expected figure had not appeared.
The unusual behavior of Li Congren and his wife attracted the attention of some tribesmen.
"Father, mother, are there any distinguished guests coming to Xuemei Mountain that require you to wait in person late at night?"
A round-faced middle-aged man in the late stage of Qi refining said rather puzzledly.
The person who came was Li Congren's eldest son, who had ordinary qualifications and was responsible for managing the family treasury.
"Besides, there are no guests visiting late at night..."
"Don't ask any more questions!"
Li Congren scolded him with a sullen face.
…
To the northeast of Xuemei Mountain, there is a large and heavily guarded villa, located in a deep mountain formation, adjacent to a small branch of the Black Mist Mountain Range.
On the south side of the villa, there is also a medium-sized market.
The beast-controlling Zhou family is the absolute dominant force in this area.
When it's ugly, the night gets darker.
In the Zhou family of the Royal Beast, the cave of Supreme Elder Zhou Qingxuan, the classical and elegant "boudoir" lit up with dim and crystal jewel lights.
The high-ranking elder of the Zhou family was lying half-up on the bed at the moment, with a shy pink face and messy hair on the temples. A light-scented goose-yellow dress, stockings, and embroidered shoes were scattered beside the bed.
Under the silk quilt, a smooth and delicate leg was exposed, with a touch of moist and warm red in her white skin.
"Qingxuan, you really don't want to lift the restriction on soul Gu in the sea of consciousness?"
After a long time, a gentle man's voice sounded from the elder's gums.
"If the Soul Gu restriction is resolved, will our relationship become a thing of the past? If so, Qingxuan would rather be controlled by Brother Lu forever. In this way, Brother Lu can truly trust Qingxuan."
Zhou Qingxuan's jade body lay spread out, naked, lying in Lu Changan's arms, smiling sweetly.
Her appearance has almost remained unchanged, her pretty eyes are lively, and her delicate and pure face can be broken by blows. However, her body is slightly plumper than before, and her curves are like a wonderful milky white relief.
"You are the current Supreme Elder of the Zhou family. If you want to maintain your nobility and majesty, how can you succumb to Lu and become a woman with no status?"
Lu Changan smiled helplessly.
In his early years, he reached an agreement with Zhou Qingxuan because of the Baisu Soul Gu.
At that time, Lu Changan's cultivation was limited and he had some concerns about the beast-controlling Zhou family.
If Zhou Qingxuan is killed and the clues become clear, he may be wanted.
In order to save her life, Zhou Qingxuan swore an oath to the inner demons, and the ban on Gu insects in the sea of consciousness was also controlled by Lu Changan.
During that time, Lu Changan and Zhou Qingxuan had almost a master-slave relationship.
Zhou Qingxuan was very considerate to Lu Changan and gave him a lot of resources.
As a result, the Earth Rock Rat entered the Zhou family's blood spirit pool, and its bloodline was slightly improved.
In order to give the other party a glimmer of hope, Lu Changan once promised that if the elixir formation was successful in the future, he would try to help Zhou Qingxuan lift the ban on Gu insects in the sea of consciousness.
That Gu insect ban is very clever.
Lu Changan learned the relevant principles from the more pure memory fragments of the Soul Gu, which could only be resolved after at least forming a pill.
Later, in the Jing Kingdom, the ban planted for Xing Peng incorporated part of the principles of the ban on Gu insects.
Now, Lu Changan has returned to Liang Kingdom.
The first stop was supposed to be to the nearby Xuemeishan Li Family.
But it was late at night, which was not the right time to visit.
The real relationship between Lu Changan and Zhou Qingxuan cannot be seen in the light, which is perfect for late night communication.
Lu Changan planned to go to the Li family in Xuemei Mountain after dawn.
Lu Changan is preparing to try to resolve the ban on Gu insects and end the relationship with Zhou Qingxuan.
What was unexpected was that after the woman confirmed his true elixir cultivation, she temporarily regretted it and wanted to continue to maintain the original relationship.
"What does Brother Lu mean by his words? Could it be that he plans to give Qingxuan a status?"
Zhou Qingxuan's eyes were clear and charming, her lips were pink and moist, and there was a trace of expectation in her resentful tone.
"Lu is more interested in cracking the ban on Gu insects."
Lu Changan stood up and dressed, smiling lightly.
"Brother Lu, even if you don't give Qingxuan a status, when daytime comes, can you be a guest at Zhou's house in an open and honest manner?"
Zhou Qingxuan smiled brightly, hugged Lu Changan from behind with her smooth and unclothed body, and begged.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to the Li family in Xuemei Mountain."
Lu Changan declined politely.
He didn't want to have too many entanglements with the beast-controlling Zhou family.
Today, one of the top ten aristocratic families in the Liang Kingdom is not an ordinary cultivating force.
Moreover, Zhou Qingxuan is a cunning and changeable woman. If the first stop back to Liang Kingdom is to be a guest at the Zhou family, it will be easy for this woman to make a fuss about her.
"No need to say more. Your Zhou family also has a third-level demon that has been passed down for many years, so why do you need Lu to support you?"
Lu Changan waved his hand and rejected Zhou Qingxuan's repeated soft words.
Zhou Qingxuan felt aggrieved, her eyes were misty, and she looked like she was about to cry.
Lu Changan was unmoved. He was a man in his 100s, so how could he be affected by such appearances.
"Brother Lu, since tomorrow does not belong to Qingxuan, then tonight is a long night, and only halfway through, Qingxuan will take care of you."
Seeing that Lu Changan was about to leave, Zhou Qingxuan pursed her lips and gently pulled him to take a bath in the bathroom nearby.
The night passes Yin hour.
Lu Changan and Zhou Qingxuan finished bathing and changing clothes.
The former is wearing a white gown, and the latter is wearing a goose-yellow skirt, looking neat and spotless.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, Lu asked me one last time. Do you really not intend to resolve the ban on Gu insects in your sea of consciousness?"
"No need. Brother Lu already told us how to stabilize the ban before he went to Jing Kingdom. Anyway, Qingxuan has long been used to it if her life is not in danger."
Zhou Qingxuan's pear vortex blooms and her voice is sweet.
"good."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Changan was no longer in the room.
Zhou Qingxuan was startled for a moment, then his face became angry and his chest heaved.
Tonight, Lu Changan served him with every possible care, including mandarin ducks playing in the water and gentle words.
As a result, this person is hard-hearted and has no commitment whatsoever.
"That's all. After this, at least I don't have to worry about my life."
Zhou Qingxuan sighed quietly in her heart.
She knew Lu Changan better and knew that he was no ordinary true elixir cultivator.
Having once failed to host Baisu Soul Gu, and having the reputation of being an old man and forming pills, his heel must have a strong background.
Zhou Qingxuan was worried that after lifting the ban on Gu insects, only one layer of inner demon oath was left, and Lu Changan was worried about her.
Then, there will be the possibility of murder and silence.
…
Under the cover of night.
Lu Changan flew into Jiugang Heaven and soon left the territory of the Zhou family, the beast-controller.
"It is a good outcome to ban the Gu insects and continue to stay in this female consciousness sea."
Lu Changan said thoughtfully.
First, leave a ban on the poisonous insects. One day in the future, you might be able to attract soul poisonous insects.
Lu Changan's Nine Seal Monument is in great need of this kind of nourishment. It can overcome hundreds of soul poisons and has no fear of taking over the body.
In this way, Zhou Qingxuan is a good bait.
Secondly, when Lu Changan has free time to communicate, he can study the restrictions on Gu insects in Zhou Qingxuan's sea of consciousness and improve his own unique restrictions.
Third, with the ban on Gu insects, Lu Changan felt more at ease with Zhou Qingxuan.
In fact, even if Lu Changan has the ability to resolve the ban on Gu insects, he will still have backup plans and will not solve it all at once.
At the very least, it must be transformed into an elixir and reshaped.
An hour later.
The outline of Xuemei Mountain covered in silver came into Lu Changan's field of vision.
In front of the gate of the Li clan.
Li Congren and his wife looked exhausted and had stood all night.
At this moment, the two of them sensed abnormal spiritual energy fluctuations and couldn't help but look up.
Facing the morning glow.
A large dark blue turtle came through the air on the waves.
Sitting on the broad turtle's back was a man in white who was as gentle as jade and calm.
"Grandpa Lu!"
Li Congren and Wu Yue'e were shocked and greeted them overjoyed.
"Meet Grandpa Lu!"
"Congratulations to Grandpa Lu for achieving the power of true elixir and returning to the land of Liang Kingdom."
The couple, together with their direct descendants, came forward to see the ceremony.
Li Congren and his wife bowed in obeisance, and a group of descendants behind them even knelt down to do so.
Li Congren is Lu Changan's grandson.
It would not be an exaggeration for his descendants to call Lu Changan their ancestor.
"You are exempt from the gift!"
Lu Changan rolled his sleeves and raised his hands, not deliberately concealing the power of the true elixir.
He sat on the big turtle and pointed out the words in a friendly manner:
"A mere true elixir cannot be called a powerful person. On the road to cultivating immortality, you must be down-to-earth and don't be tainted by such exaggeration."
"Follow the teachings of Grandpa Lu (real person)!"
The cultivators of the Li family in Xuemei Mountain felt the deep and sea-like magical aura of Master Jiedan, and they all agreed in unison.
Li Congren's old face turned red. He was the one who took the lead in calling out this powerful title.
It's not that he deliberately flattered the horse and boasted.
In the eyes of middle- and lower-level monks, Zhendan is the real real person who builds the Dan. He steps into the ranks of high-level monks and destroys mountains and cities with every move he makes.
…
Accompanied by Li Congren and other core members of the Li family, Lu Changan took his seat at the top of the main hall.
Lu Changan briefly looked at Li Congren.
Thirty years have passed, and Li Congren has reached the late stage of foundation building and looks past middle age.
His facial contour has a slight shadow of Li Ergou's youth, but his appearance is clearer.
After talking, Lu Changan learned something about the situation of the Li family in Xuemei Mountain.
The Li family of Xuemei Mountain has three foundation-building monks.
In addition to Li Congren and his wife, there is also a nephew of Li Congren who was promoted to the foundation building stage more than ten years ago.
In addition, there was another worshiper in the later stage of foundation building who was a life-and-death friend of Li Congren. That worshiper was also the brother of Li Congren’s wife Wu Yue’e.
"Why don't you see those two foundation-building monks?"
Lu Changan asked casually.
"Back to Grandpa Lu, the two of them are guarding the Chang'an Mine."
Li Congren replied.
"Chang'an Mine?" Lu Changan couldn't help but glance at the two of them.
Li Congren said sheepishly: "The Chang'an Mine is the place where we dug and developed the ore veins ten years ago. There are a lot of first- and second-grade raw ores stored in it, but the distribution is uneven and mining is difficult..."
Wu Yuee'e looked respectful and added:
"In the early stages of mining in the Chang'an mine, it attracted prying eyes from some surrounding forces. In order to allow the mine to be mined safely, we named it 'Chang'an', which means long-term peace."
"In addition, we sold 30% of the share to the 'Yu Beast Zhou Family' at a low price, and obtained the protection of the Zhou Family to resist the covetousness of the 'Dongmen Family'."
"The Dongmen family is from the Feng Kingdom?"
Although Lu Changan has not returned for a long time, he has a general understanding of the situation in Liang Kingdom.
Today's Liang State is a completely different place than it was thirty years ago when he left.
The Lihuo Palace that ruled the Liang Kingdom was destroyed, and the Jinyang Sect took over and took control of this land of immortality.
The top-down power of cultivating immortals in the Liang Kingdom went through a major change.
The original four major sects outside Nascent Soul's influence became six major sects.
The seven great aristocratic families became the ten great aristocratic families.
Many of the fairy cities, towns, and large and small families scattered throughout the Liang Kingdom changed owners.
At the same time, the Liang Kingdom's Immortal Realm also moved or strengthened many places with spiritual veins, and its overall strength increased significantly.
Lu Changan returned to this homeland, familiar yet unfamiliar.
The geographical environment has basically remained unchanged, but I heard about too many unfamiliar forces and people.
"That's right, the Dongmen family moved from the Feng Kingdom. There are three fake elixir masters in this family, and more than a dozen foundation-building monks. Some members of the family are core disciples of the Jinyang Sect, or hold positions..."
Li Congren spoke cautiously and introduced the situation of the Dongmen Family.
After Lu Changan heard this, he suddenly understood.
Demonic invasion, a larger-scale war is about to come.
The price of war preparation materials has increased significantly.
The Chang'an Mine controlled by the Li family in Xuemei Mountain has seen its profits increase several times, so it is naturally a hot potato.
Even with the help of the beast-controlling Zhou family, the Dongmen family would not give up this piece of fat easily.
…
At noon, the Li family of Xuemei Mountain hosted a banquet in honor of Lu Changan.
Li Shi tried his best to use precious ingredients to satisfy the first real elixir guest he established in Xuemei Mountain.
Lu Changan plans to stay in Xuemei Mountain for one day and go to Jinyun Valley tomorrow.
Although this kind of performance did nothing, it was an invisible deterrent to the hostile forces of the Li family in Xuemei Mountain.
The head of the family, Li Congren, accompanied him throughout the whole process, allowing Lu Changan to learn a lot of information about his old friend.
For example, Li Erqing is still in good health, fulfilling his lifelong promise to be loyal to the Mu family and guarding Feiyue Lake.
According to Li Congren, his grandfather Li Erqing has only been to Xuemei Mountain twice in the past decades.
In the afternoon.
Lu Changan was observing the scenery on the snow-capped mountains of the Li clan's land, and finally saw the rock rat.
The ground rock rat and the treasure hunter rat nestled in the woods beside the snow, basking in the sun.
The rock rat looks comfortable, refreshed, and has shiny hair.
That beautiful treasure-hunting rat was listless, with weak energy and blood, and faint blue bags under his eyes.
After not seeing him for one night, the treasure hunter seemed haggard and lost a lot of weight.
Just rested for a quarter of an hour.
The rock rat hugged the treasure rat again and took the latter into the woods.
"Zhizhi..."
The treasure-hunting rat made a feeble sound and was quickly isolated.
As the owner of the treasure-hunting rat, Li Congren's eyelids twitched and he couldn't help but feel distressed.
He had many offspring, but only one treasure-hunting mouse.
Over the past many years, the treasure-hunting rat has provided a lot of help, making family development and personal practice smoother.
Lu Changan was about to speak and asked the Earth Rock Rat to control himself.
Suddenly, from the southeast of Xuemei Mountain, a true elixir-level aura shuttled through.