Chapter 134: My Cultivation with the Immortal Lass!

Under Hong Yi’s envious gaze, Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue departed.“Daoist Xiao, how do you plan to travel on this journey?” Lu Changsheng inquired of Xiao Xiyue. Since he had agreed to help, he naturally couldn’t just let her stay at his place or in the city without a care. He had to show some hospitality as a host. “I’ll travel to all directions, observe the mortal world, and experience the hustle and bustle of life,” Xiao Xiyue replied softly. Her words weren’t entirely empty. Cultivating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique indeed required such experiences. However, she had relied on the Red Dust Pill to skip this step. But the Red Dust Pill was, after all, an external aid and hadn’t brought her mental state to complete fulfillment. “The mortal world, the hustle and bustle of life,” Lu Changsheng nodded thoughtfully. He sensed that her cultivation method was not simple. After all, ordinary cultivation methods like the Returning to the Origin Technique or the Long Spring Technique didn’t have any requirements for mental state. Only Profound Level and above cultivation methods had such requirements. This was why more advanced cultivation methods were harder to practice, with higher thresholds. “Do you have any advice, Daoist Lu?” Xiao Xiyue asked calmly. “I don’t have any good advice, but I can accompany you in the mortal world for the next few days,” Lu Changsheng replied. “We can visit the Immortal Cultivation Sect later.” “If you want to hunt demonic beasts or explore mysterious realms, my cultivation is too low, and I won’t be of much help.” Lu Changsheng said so. In the cultivation world, many people who encounter bottlenecks would choose to hunt demonic beasts or explore mysterious realms. Through the process of tempering themselves between life and death, they could break through their bottlenecks by unleashing their hidden potential. Xiao Xiyue wasn’t in such a situation, but Lu Changsheng had to speak up beforehand. “Thank you, Daoist Lu,” Xiao Xiyue replied with a gentle nod. She then looked at Lu Changsheng, her calm and peaceful eyes sparkling with curiosity, asking, “Does Daoist Lu have a technique to maintain his youthful appearance, perhaps related to wood or water element cultivation methods?” She didn’t know why, but whenever she faced Lu Changsheng, her heart would flutter, and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique would automatically activate. But looking at Lu Changsheng’s handsome and refined face, she couldn’t help but wonder if it was related to his cultivation method. Because Lu Changsheng’s transformation in terms of appearance, aura, and temperament was too drastic. Although it had been thirteen years, she had almost forgotten Lu Changsheng’s original appearance. But she vaguely remembered that he used to be ordinary, blending in with the crowd. Now, even with her discerning eyes, she had to admit that Lu Changsheng was extremely handsome. Not only was his appearance handsome, but his skin, physique, and aura were also flawless, making him a pleasure to behold, evoking a sense of closeness and affection. Xiao Xiyue naturally knew that some wood and water element cultivation methods had beauty and youth-preserving effects. But during the Qi Refining period, ordinary cultivation methods couldn’t possibly achieve Lu Changsheng’s level of transformation. “No, I just have a nine-rank miscellaneous Spirit Root, so I chose to cultivate a wood element nurturing technique,” Lu Changsheng replied, his eyes unwavering, his heart rate unchanged. He had already mastered this kind of conversation. Moreover, due to his cultivation of the Immortal Posture Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, he indeed looked like someone who had cultivated wood element beauty techniques. However, Xiao Xiyue’s question also made him more cautious. He suspected that this Immortal Lass might have discovered something about him. After all, he was very clear about the changes in his appearance and aura. If someone was perceptive, they could still notice something. So, he usually concealed his aura with treasures. Otherwise, with the effects of the Immortal Posture Technique and Peach Blossom Gu, he would be able to captivate mortal women with just one glance, and even have a significant impact on cultivators. “I didn’t expect Daoist Lu to be so concerned about his appearance,” Xiao Xiyue said with a hint of teasing in her tone. She discovered that when she was with Lu Changsheng, her mental state was no longer as calm as usual, like a clear and peaceful moon, without any ripples. This made her realize that she could use this opportunity to temper her mental state. “Since we’re cultivators, we should naturally have a certain level of cultivation,” Lu Changsheng said casually. “After all, with my innate talent and resources, I won’t be able to achieve great things in this life, so I might as well focus on this aspect.” “Ah, I see,” Xiao Xiyue replied, looking at Lu Changsheng. “The path of cultivation is fraught with fear of losing faith, but if one has a thread of faith, there will always be a glimmer of hope.” Lu Changsheng nodded slightly, knowing that Xiao Xiyue was speaking with good intentions, and didn’t mind this kind of conversation. The two of them chatted as they walked, eventually arriving at the Lu Family residence. “Daddy!” Lu Xile exclaimed, sitting on a small stool outside the residence, eating a sugar-coated hawthorn fruit. When she saw Lu Changsheng return, she immediately stood up, excitedly shouting. Then, the little girl’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked at Xiao Xiyue, asking, “Daddy, is this the new mother?” “Hello, I’m Lu Xile,” The little girl said in a sweet voice, looking up at Xiao Xiyue. “Cough, cough, this is my friend,” Lu Changsheng explained, lightly clearing his throat. He didn’t mind his daughter’s innocent words. Then, he looked at Xiao Xiyue and said, “Please don’t mind, Daoist Xiao.” “It’s okay, your daughter is very cute,” Xiao Xiyue replied, shaking her head slightly. Her face was still calm and elegant, but her eyes and tone were warm and gentle. She lightly adjusted her white dress, squatting down with a graceful posture, looking at Lu Xile with a soft gaze. “Little sister, how old are you this year?” “Uh, I’m ten years old!” Lu Xile replied, having just eaten half of her sugar-coated hawthorn fruit. Then, she handed the fruit to Xiao Xiyue, saying, “Auntie Xiyue, Daddy said we have guests, and we should treat them well. Please have some sugar-coated hawthorn fruit.” Xiao Xiyue was slightly taken aback. She couldn’t help but think of her own childhood. At one time, she was like the little girl in front of her, full of life and energy, and loved to eat sugar-coated hawthorn fruits. Her eyebrows curved, and her face revealed a gentle smile as she opened her red, inviting lips and took a bite of the sugar-coated hawthorn fruit from the little girl’s hand. “Ah, it’s really delicious,” Xiao Xiyue said, touching Lu Xile’s head, her calm and peaceful heart rippling slightly. This made her even more certain that Lu Changsheng was the opportunity for her to break through her mental state. A crystal-clear white jade pendant appeared in her hand, which she gave to Lu Xile, saying, “This is a gift from Auntie.” Lu Xile didn’t refuse, looking at her father. “Since Auntie gave it to you, you should accept it,” Lu Changsheng said. He could see that this jade pendant was no ordinary jade, but a spiritual jade. As for its value, he couldn’t estimate it at a glance. But since it was a gift for his daughter, he didn’t refuse. He also knew that Xiao Xiyue was expressing her gratitude through this gift. “Thank you, Auntie!” Lu Xile exclaimed, happily accepting the jade pendant. She saw that the jade pendant was crystal-clear and very beautiful, and she liked it very much. Then, she started chatting with Xiao Xiyue, asking if she had eaten and wanting to take her out to play. Facing the enthusiastic little girl, Xiao Xiyue didn’t refuse, going along with her. Lu Changsheng watched this scene, not saying a word. Let his daughter take her out to play and chat. “What’s going on with this Daoist Xiao?” Lu Changsheng thought to himself, his eyes narrowing. Through their conversation earlier, he was almost certain that Xiao Xiyue had a problem. Letting him accompany her was definitely not just for traveling and experiencing the mortal world. She must have some other purpose. He believed that Xiao Xiyue’s trip was to travel to all directions, temper her heart, and find a breakthrough opportunity. But saying that she had nowhere to go and letting him accompany her made Lu Changsheng feel a bit forced. After all, as a disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect’s Core Formation, going out to practice and cultivate was impossible without a destination. Someone would definitely plan a route for her or accompany her. Even this person who was traveling to temper her heart, he felt that Hong Yi was more suitable than himself. This reason, Lu Changsheng found strange and forced himself to accept. But earlier, Lu Changsheng had been observing Xiao Xiyue. Lu Changsheng had noticed that Xiao Xiyue’s gaze would often fall on him, sizing him up. And, with his keen senses, he detected that Xiao Xiyue’s eyes and tone had changed. This change was very subtle, and he couldn’t quite describe it. To put it simply, she wasn’t as cold and distant as before. When he went to welcome her with Hong Yi, he saw Xiao Xiyue for the first time and noticed that she had a calm and peaceful aura about her, like a goddess from the heavens, making it hard for people to get close to her. Even at the restaurant, she was still like that. It wasn’t until they had chatted for a while that Xiao Xiyue’s distant demeanor gradually dissipated. At the time, Lu Changsheng had noticed that Xiao Xiyue was sizing him up, but he didn’t think much of it. After Xiao Xiyue asked him to accompany her, Lu Changsheng’s heart had become more vigilant, so he had been observing her, and was certain that Xiao Xiyue had some purpose in mind. “Wait, when I’m with her, her expression and tone change… what’s going on?” Lu Changsheng’s mouth twitched. He suddenly felt like a goddess had taken a liking to someone, and was deliberately being more approachable. “Although I’m quite charming now, it’s not to the point where…” Lu Changsheng touched his chin. He was still a person with some self-awareness. He knew that his charm had a significant impact on the opposite sex. But it wasn’t to the point where Xiao Xiyue, a goddess, would be so smitten with him that she would take the initiative to get close to him. “Could it be…” Lu Changsheng’s brain flashed with an idea. His heart stirred, and he sensed the Peach Blossom Gu in his brow. He wondered if it was this thing that was giving him Romantic Luck again. After all, his relationship with Xiao Xiyue was just ordinary. Now that she had come down from the mountain to travel, and was behaving so strangely, it made him wonder if it was due to Romantic Luck. “Hmm…” The Peach Blossom Gu in his brow stirred, transmitting a thought to him. It was as if it was telling Lu Changsheng that it was indeed Romantic Luck. “Ah, great!” Lu Changsheng received the feedback from the Peach Blossom Gu, and his heart exclaimed in surprise. He understood that Xiao Xiyue’s strange behavior was indeed related to Romantic Luck. This made him unsure of what to say for a moment. But it also made him feel more at ease. He knew that Xiao Xiyue’s request for him to accompany her wasn’t out of malice or some other purpose. “However, this Romantic Luck is quite troublesome to deal with.” Lu Changsheng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. It was impossible for him to have no thoughts about Xiao Xiyue at all. After all, not only was this Xiao Xiyue exquisitely beautiful, but she also had a four-grade Spirit Root. She even possessed some kind of spiritual body. If she were just an ordinary inner disciple of the Blue Cloud Sect, it would be easier said, with some hope. But she was not a common immortal sect disciple. She was a disciple of a Core Formation true person. With such an identity and status, if he caused her to become pregnant and have children, it could very likely bring trouble. After all, to be accepted as a disciple by a Core Formation true person, she obviously had exceptional talents, and the immortal sect placed great hopes in her, wanting her to wholeheartedly cultivate. If she had a few children, it would delay her early brilliant path. It’s not impossible that the Blue Cloud Sect, in order to let their disciple wholeheartedly cultivate and cut off worldly ties, would kill him. Then his romantic luck would truly become a calamity of love. So Lu Changsheng was very clear in his heart that a woman like Xiao Xiyue was currently beyond what he could handle. On the other side, Under Lu Xile’s guidance, Xiao Xiyue met Lu Changsheng’s other wives and children. She knew Lu Changsheng had taken many wives and had many children. But upon seeing so many wives and children at once, she was still somewhat surprised. However, she did not know that these more than twenty children were only a small part. After spending some time chatting and playing with Lu Xile and a few children after parting from Lu Changsheng, Xiao Xiyue found her state of mind gradually became calm and indifferent once more. Returning to her usual state of Supreme Forgetfulness. “So it really is like this.” Xiao Xiyue murmured inwardly, her eyes clear like water, indifferent yet calmly distant. She could almost confirm that only Lu Changsheng could help her break through the illusion and transcend her realm. As for how to break through, she had some initial thoughts. When by Lu Changsheng’s side, her state of mind would be influenced, automatically activating the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique. If she could remain completely unaffected, her mind calm and indifferent no matter what, then it seemed she would break through the illusion and fully accomplish her mental state. However, she needed to continue confirming this. Thus, Xiao Xiyue took residence at the Lu manor. Lu Changsheng had originally planned to return to Qingzhu Mountain after the reunion. But because of Xiao Xiyue, he changed his plans. He spent time taking Xiao Xiyue to wander around Ruyi Region, observing the so-called states of sentient beings and the troubles of the mortal world. Lu Changsheng himself did not know what exactly the “states of sentient beings” and “troubles of the mortal world” referred to. And Xiao Xiyue could not clearly explain it either. Thinking that she came from a scholarly family and entered the Blue Cloud Sect to cultivate at just 15 years old, he decided to show her some of the sufferings and lowly lives of the mortal realm. Like women forced into prostitution. The street vendors, hoodlums and beggars with disfigurements lining the alleys. Dock workers toiling at hard labor. Restaurants, tea houses, all sorts of patrons. Martial folk fighting and killing over profits. This day, Lu Changsheng took Xiao Xiyue to another village in Ruyi Region. It was an extremely impoverished and backward village. Dirt roads riddled with potholes. Farm fields lining the path where the crops had already been harvested. But you could still see some emaciated, feeble farmers with children, carrying baskets, picking up leftover scraps of grain in the fields. There were even some women who had just given birth, carrying wailing infants, all looking utterly haggard. When they saw Lu Changsheng and Xiao Xiyue, their eyes showed meekness and fear, forcing stiff, ingratiating smiles. “Alas.” Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng deeply sighed. He did not know Xiao Xiyue’s state of mind these past days. But the hardships of this world truly weighed heavily on his heart. He felt some relief and subsequent dread, feeling shaken. Relieved that he possessed a Spirit Root and gained the chance of immortality. Able to go to the Blue Cloud Sect and take the Immortal Sect Assessment. Otherwise, as a son of farmers, even if he awakened his memories and system, it would have been extremely difficult. He would have needed to spend immeasurable time, effort and struggle to rise from these lowly roots. Sᴇaʀᴄh the Nʘvᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality. “Daoist friend Xiao, have you gained any insights these past few days?” Lu Changsheng lightly sighed and inquired of Xiao Xiyue. Seeing such hardships also made him cherish his current life more, filling him with drive to strive harder. “All sentient beings suffer.” Xiao Xiyue said softly. These past days, she had seen much under Lu Changsheng’s guidance, leaving a deep impression and gaining no small insights. But she could feel that these did not greatly aid her breakthrough. The key still lay with Lu Changsheng himself. However, through these days together, Xiao Xiyue’s heart had also become immersed in Lu Changsheng’s influence. Whenever the two were in close proximity, Xiao Xiyue felt enveloped by a spring breeze that stirred her mind, causing the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to activate. But she also realized that merely this was not enough, insufficient for her to break through the illusion and transcend her state of mind. She understood in her heart that she needed to go further with Lu Changsheng. To experience the so-called ‘Trial of Desire’ in order to truly temper her mental state, gain great enlightenment, break through the illusion, and achieve Supreme Forgetfulness. “These past few days have been troubling for Daoist Lu,” Xiao Xiyue said, looking towards Lu Changsheng. Her voice was no longer that aloof chill, much warmer. Soon after, the two returned to Ruyi Region, preparing to depart for the Cultivation City the next day. Night fell. Since they would be leaving tomorrow, naturally Lu Changsheng intimately accompanied his wives. At the same time, Xiao Xiyue sat cross-legged in her room. Her heart was in turmoil, unable to sleep or enter a cultivation state. “The Trial of Desire.” Xiao Xiyue understood that borrowing Lu Changsheng’s influence to temper her mental state and break through the illusion came at a cost. These past few days had also caused her to be entrapped by Lu Changsheng himself. Though her mental state had improved, she had also sunk deeper, now needing to rely on the ‘Trial of Desire’ to gain great enlightenment. She activated her Supreme Forgetfulness Technique to suppress her stray thoughts. Walking out of the room, her dress fluttering, she floated up to the roof, quietly gazing at the bright moon. The moonlight bathed her white dress and flawless form, making her appear all the more sacred and noble, like a moon fairy from the heavenly palace. The night breeze gently blew, lifting a corner of her white dress to reveal her ivory-jade legs without an ounce of excess flesh, a natural peerless beauty. The wind also tousled her dark tresses. Strands of her hair and white dress fluttered in the wind, expressing the mood and feelings of its wearer. Her eyes like lustrous moons absently gazed towards one of Lu Changsheng’s courtyards. “Hmm!” Xiao Xiyue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. She understood that without an enlightened mental state, she could never refine the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique. Her eyes revealed a hint of resolution as she drifted towards Lu Changsheng’s courtyard. Preparing to directly inform him that she needed to experience the ‘Trial of Desire’ in order to completely breakthrough the illusion. Rather than merely observe the myriad states and troubles of the mundane world.