Chapter 257 Fickle Man
As soon as the information was confirmed, Patriarch Xia subconsciously cast his eyes on Qiufeng Island.
For the past two months, Lu Changan has been staying on Qiufeng Island and never went out.
It can be seen from this that the real killer Lu Changan mentioned is not a friend born out of nothing.
Xia Hongyu dispelled a trace of doubt in his heart, and murmured: "It seems that I think too much..."
Lu Changan has practiced for a long time, has superb skills by his side, and has formed good ties. It is normal to make a few real friends.
Xia Hongyu is the same, but none of the real Taoist friends he knows is willing to take the risk to deal with the fake real person of the Great Chamber of Commerce.
After a brief surprise, Xia Hongyu pondered for a long time, and then heaved a long sigh.
"It's really not easy for fellow Daoist Lu to invite such a powerful killer,"
He stepped on the escape light and flew to Qiufeng Island.
At this time, Xia Hongyu realized that he had less contact with Lu Changan before, and he was more or less putting on the airs of a fake real person.
"Patriarch Xia is polite, it's just a normal transaction. At most, Lu will be a middleman, so there is no need to thank you again and again."
In the main hall, Lu Changan talked with Patriarch Xia and exchanged pleasantries for a while.
He noticed that Xia Hongyu was much more enthusiastic this time, and came here intentionally to make contact.
"The patriarch wants to befriend the real assassin?"
"Unfortunately, Lu's real old friend has a special status. Moreover, he has a withdrawn personality. In Jingguo, he doesn't trust other monks except Lu."
Lu Changan found a reason and prevaricated.
Patriarch Xia showed regret when he heard the words.
Assassinated Old Ghost Wu in such a straightforward manner without leaving any trace of evidence, the old friend of the real person that Lu Changan knew was probably a true alchemy cultivator.
"Fellow Daoist Lu suggested before: With Wenyue's aptitude, she should be sent to the Immortal Cultivation School in the Nascent Soul Stage. In fact, Xia also understands that it is the most correct choice for her."
Xia Hongyu smiled bitterly.
"After the danger last time, Xia is going to consider Lu Daoyou's opinion and find a suitable cultivation school for her."
"It's hard to make a choice in the world. The patriarch is so upright and upright that he can consider Wenyue's future. Lu is very pleased."
Lu Changan knew in his heart that, as a female cultivator, once Xia Wenyue joined the Immortal Cultivation Sect and reached a higher level, even if she didn't marry, it would be difficult for her to belong to the Xia Clan in the future.
In Lu Changan's previous life, the cultivating family of immortals gave birth to a genius with earth spirit roots.
The family sent it to the Zongmen to supply resources at any cost.
Later, after the earth spirit root genius formed alchemy, he gradually became estranged from the family. When the family was most in danger, they did not lend a helping hand.
If that Earth Spirit Root succeeds in conceiving a baby, he might still be alive in this world.
Although it is just an example, it cannot represent most cases. But in the world of cultivating immortals, the higher the realm, the easier it is to be weak.
…
Xia Hongyu changed his mind out of helplessness.
He overestimated the time to conceal the secret. If it was delayed for a few more decades, Xia Wenyue's cultivation base would be higher, and her ability to protect herself would be stronger.
Currently, only the New Moon Merchant Association of the hostile force has doubts and cannot be completely sure.
Other forces will not pay such deliberate attention.
But in a few more years, sooner or later, paper will not be able to contain the fire.
"Which sect does Patriarch Xia consider sending Wenyue to?"
"Actually, Xia wants to send Wenyue to the three sects of Jing State. Xia has more or less real people who can talk to each other. In Jing State, we can take care of each other."
Xia Hongyu smiled wryly, and said:
"But as Fellow Daoist Lu said, Wenyue's innate Taoism is rather special, and only in the Nascent Soul Sect can there be a better soil for growth."
Lu Changan understood that if there was a Nascent Soul sect in Jing State, it would be the most suitable choice, but unfortunately there is not.
"Does Fellow Daoist Lu recommend any sects?"
"The surrounding countries are more suitable for Jinyangzong, Wuya Palace, and Aoyue Palace."
Lu Changan said his recommendation.
Jinyangzong has an ancient inheritance and profound heritage. It has various schools of exercises, and there are two Nascent Souls sitting in it.
At the same time, after Jin Yangzong entered Liang State, it was adjacent to Jing State.
Wuya Hall, the inheritance background is inferior to Jinyangzong, but now it is the strongest, there are two Nascent Soul True Monarchs, including Chu Tianfeng in the middle of the Nascent Soul.
However, the Wuya Palace is located in the Feng Kingdom, not adjacent to the Jing Kingdom, but bordering on the Liang Kingdom, Chen Kingdom, and Yan Kingdom at the same time, so the geographical location is good.
Aoyue Palace is not as strong as the first two, but stronger than Lihuo Palace.
The exercises in this palace tend to be yin and cold, and female cultivators account for 60%, which is more suitable for Xia Wenyue.
The Nascent Soul True Monarch who sits in the Aoyue Palace is also the only Nascent Soul female cultivator in the surrounding countries.
"Xia will seriously consider the recommendation of Fellow Daoist Lu. In addition, Wen Yue is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator. As an elder of the family, she has to be consulted for her own opinion."
Xia Hongyu had just changed his mind and needed a long-term plan.
…
Outskirts of Autumn Wind Island, in an attic bedroom.
Xia Wenyue held a half-cracked jade pendant in her hand, and there was a faint sense of melancholy between Qingdai's eyebrows.
"Mother, you finally got revenge for the death of old ghost Wu. It's a pity that it wasn't the old ghost who was killed by my daughter."
After being promoted to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Xia Wenyue used her identity as the Foundation Establishment Elder to find out the cause of her mother's death that year. It was planned by Old Ghost Wu of the New Moon Chamber of Commerce.
At that time, Mother Xia had outstanding beauty and good aptitude, and was expected to be in the late stage of Foundation Establishment. As a result, he fell into the enemy's trap during an operation and died in a fight.
"As for your last words... let Wenyue go to his father's family, forgive the child for being unfilial and unable to obey."
Xia Wenyue bit her vermilion lips lightly, the corners of her eyes were ruddy, and the light in her eyes was sparkling.
Xia Wenyue's biological father's identity, based on the relics set by her mother, she already knows the approximate origin.
After the foundation building period, she broke through the restriction on relics and learned of her mother's last words.
Mother mentioned: If she can solve the root cause of the disease and cultivate to the foundation building stage, it is best to join her biological father's family in the future.
However, based on Xia Wenyue's inquiries over the years and the little information disclosed by Patriarch Xia, an uncomfortable truth can be drawn:
Xia Wenyue's father, who came from a great family of immortal cultivators in Chen State, traveled to Jing State and met Xia Wenyue's mother by chance. They fell in love at first sight and fell in love.
The man left a promise: After the Hui nationality, tell the elders that within three years, he will marry Xia Wenyue's mother.
However, decades have passed, and that man never came to Jing Country again.
Xia Wenyue realized that her biological father was a **** who played with emotions.
A proper scumbag.
If it's a dewy love affair, that's all.
Why did she make an oath and promise to make her mother wait for so many years?
Xia Wenyue's dream of finding her biological father was shattered.
…
Late at night the next day, the rock mouse quietly returned to Qiufeng Island.
Returning with him is the Fragrance Master of Wujianmen, Xing Peng.
"Mr. Lu, this mouse... the real mouse! It's a natural born assassin!"
"Rat Master is good at hiding, faster and more agile than his peers, and the timing of his shots is just right. If he is carefully cultivated in Wujianmen, he is expected to become the top assassin of the Holy Gate."
The man in the hood who came out of the shadows was full of praise for the rock mouse's performance in this operation.
There is also a little more awe for Lu Changan.
In this assassination, the rock rat maintained the normal strength of the big monster in the early stage of the real core, but it was more alert and faster than the rat monster of the same level.
Even so, Lu Changan, who possesses the great demon of the true elixir, is also an invisible deterrent to Lord Xing Pengxiang.
With the detailed information provided by Wujianmen, together with Xing Pengxiang's instructions, the rock mouse attacked and killed Old Ghost Wu, and the two met to solve it.
First use the third-order earth magic to imprison the room where Old Ghost Wu is.
Then drilled out from the ground and culled them in close quarters.
The rock rat has also learned to poison, applying the poison on its sharp claws.
Squeak!
The Rock Rat held a storage bag in its mouth and sent it to Lu Changan.
"Well, yes, I know how to destroy suspicious things."
Lu Changan scanned the storage bag with his spiritual sense, and took a rough look. The spoils were of the level of ordinary fake real people.
Xing Peng's eyelids moved, but he didn't dare to say anything.
"No private possession, right?"
"No."
The Rock Rat shook his head, and responded in a childish voice.
It just ate a few bites by the way, not a private possession.
The big difference is not bad, Lu Changan didn't care too much, and took 30% of the harvest from the storage bag.
The ground rock mouse is a third-tier demon, and the items on the fake real person are not very eye-catching.
Except for spirit stones, natural materials and earth treasures, and some elixirs, other trophies are not very attractive to rock rats.
For example, magical instruments, talisman treasures, quasi-third-order or third-order low-grade talismans, etc.
"Huh!"
Lu Changan found a small surprise in the storage bag.
There were actually two second-order life-extending pills inside, which may be auction items prepared by the New Moon Chamber of Commerce.
"You take one too."
Lu Changan took out another 20% of the harvest as Xing Peng's hard work.
Xing Peng is a fake alchemy real person, the incense master of Wujianmen, he can't be too shabby.
"Thank you Mr. Lu for your kindness."
Xing Peng was overwhelmed by flattery, and tipped off the news here in Lu Changan, working for free for several years, and finally paid off.
Lu Changan handed back the storage bag containing 50% of the spoils to the rock rat.
The Rock Rat was not dissatisfied, and happily accepted the storage bag.
Since having the opportunity to earn extra money, the ground rock mouse's cultivation speed has become a little faster than before.
The body structure of monsters and humans is different, even if they directly swallow some natural treasures, medicinal herbs and spiritual objects, they can still have good results.
Digestion and detoxification are far superior to humans.
Rats are omnivorous species, especially meat and vegetables.
As for human monks, it is best to refine spiritual herbs into elixirs and take them to obtain more pure and gentle essence of heaven and earth.
Some pills for humans may not be suitable for monsters.
After reaching a higher level, after the transformation, the needs of most of the pills gradually began to be unified.
After Xing Peng was sent away, Lu Changan returned to the secret room and took two second-order longevity pills.
"Extended life for three years."
"Extended life for two years."
After a while, Lu Changan opened his eyes calmly.
The upper limit of lifespan has increased to 507 years.
"The effect of ordinary second-order longevity pills has almost come to an end. In the future, we must focus on second-order high-quality longevity pills."
Many years ago, I took a second-order boutique Yanshou pill, which prolongs my life for 28 years without the exhaustion effect of ordinary second-order.
…
Ten months later, Lu Changan will be one hundred and sixty-four years old.
In the past half a year, the situation of Wufu Chamber of Commerce has been very good, and all kinds of problems in the past have been easily solved.
The main reason is that the nemesis, the New Moon Merchant Guild, was unlucky.
Originally, the New Moon Chamber of Commerce had two fake Dan real people, and its industrial power was more than twice that of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce.
The most powerful old ghost Wu was killed and died. The New Moon Chamber of Commerce could not hold down the existing industry, and the hostile forces that competed with it took advantage of the fire to loot.
The bodyguard forces of the New Moon Chamber of Commerce faced heavy losses, and several bodyguards who were good at fighting in the foundation period died at once.
The Wufu Chamber of Commerce made a little effort and easily took back the previously controversial distribution of industrial interests.
The Wufu Chamber of Commerce has two fake Dan real people, annexed and expanded, and in the next few years, it will surely catch up with the New Moon Chamber of Commerce.
One of the Five Blessings, the Xin Clan, became honest and low-key after the murder of Old Ghost Wu.
Under the general trend of the chamber of commerce going smoothly, the Xin clan got rich together, eating meat and drinking soup.
Two months ago, the Xin family proposed a marriage to the Xia family, hoping that Xia Wenyue could marry her.
Regarding this, the Xia family refused without hesitation.
Then, the Xin family proposed to remarry, hoping that Xia Shenglan would go back.
Xia Clan refused again.
In the end, only two couples in the Qi refining period were allowed to marry, and a new generation female cultivator from the Xin clan also married to the Xia clan.
Wufu Chamber of Commerce is stable internally, and the external crisis has been resolved, and the situation is stable and making progress.
Lu Changan established a stable cultivation environment in the last few years when he reached the ninth floor of foundation building.
For him to form alchemy in Jing country, the third-order spiritual vein is essential, he must have a clean identity, and the application is recommended by the chamber of commerce, so it is easier to pass.
…
This evening.
Patriarch Xia Hongyu visited again and had a secret talk with Chief Lu.
The secret talk this time was not limited to two people, Xia Wenyue, the person involved, was also present.
After sorting out information and deliberating, Xia Wenyue decided to join Ao Yue Palace.
Actually, Xia Wenyue's age and cultivation level do not meet the normal range of apprenticeships of major sects.
The sect recruits disciples, most of them start training in youth, and they basically don't need them when they are older.
However, the aptitude is particularly top-notch, such as the root of the earth, the innate body, these rules can be broken.
As long as the origin is clean, the sect is willing to accept it, even if the seventy-eight have lost their potential.
"Why did you choose Aoyue Palace?"
Of the three sects recommended by Lu Changan, Aoyue Palace is not necessarily the best.
He is optimistic about Jin Yangzong.
Jin Yangzong is located in Liang State, which is adjacent to Jing State. It has a long heritage, the deepest heritage, and is compatible with various schools.
Aoyue Palace, the strength is also good, but it needs to be a little more "disciplined".
There is another important reason. Li Erqing's son "Mu Jiu'an" is a member of the Jinyang Sect and has a certain background in the school, so he can take care of Xia Wenyue.
"Wen Yue heard that the female cultivators of Aoyue Palace have a higher status. Moreover, this sect has more cultivation resources suitable for yin and cold exercises."
Xia Wenyue lowered her head and said softly.
Between the black silk temples, the picturesque profile of the side face is slightly rosy, just like a natural embellished blush.
Over the years, Xia Wenyue has gradually learned the secrets of her Dao body, including the function of Taiyin Yuye.
She also understood Lu Changan's plan.
In Aoyue Palace, female cultivators are not only treated better, but also tend to have more independent marriages.
The temptation of men and women is much smaller.
"Mr. Lu has the grace of rebuilding me. The oath of the demons in the past must not be violated."
"Moreover, Mr. Lu has a noble character, unstained by mud. He has been with me day and night for many years, and he has been close to him and nourished him, and he has never surpassed him in the slightest."
"Never seen...he has emotional entanglements with other nuns."
Xia Wenyue's affection for Lu Changan began with his appearance and temperament, he was grateful for his medical skills, and respected his noble character.
Where in the world can one find such a good person?
Compared with his heartless and ungrateful father, there is a world of difference.
Xia Wenyue chose Aoyue Palace because she wanted to keep her body like a jade and fulfill her oath.
At the same time, she believes that a better self in the future can be worthy of Lu Changan.
"Well, looking at it this way, Ao Yue Palace is also suitable for you."
Lu Changan didn't know what was going on in Xia Wenyue's mind, so he finally supported her choice.
"Without further delay, I want to take Wenyue to Fengguo as soon as possible."
Patriarch Xia Hongyu was inevitably a little anxious.
A few days ago, the Xin family proposed marriage with Xia Wenyue, which was probably a temptation.
Not long after Xia Wenyue was attacked, Old Ghost Wu of the New Moon Chamber of Commerce was killed strangely. The Xin family, who is also one of the five blessings, may have speculated as a competitor.
Xia Wenyue has a secret of higher aptitude, and it is almost impossible to hide it.
"Take care on the road."
Lu Changan gave Xia Wenyue two talismans of the lower third rank, one for escape and one for defense.
As for the attack talisman, her cultivation level is difficult to control, and there are talisman treasures prepared for her by the patriarch.
The third-order talisman presented by Lu Changan came from the spoils of war. Even if my own treasure talisman has lost its potential, I will not give it away easily.
Especially when Xia Wenyue is going to the Yuanying-level sect, it may be seen that the origin of the inheritance of the treasure talisman.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, don't worry, now that the war is over, the transnational border is much safer than before. Especially the border of Feng Kingdom, since Chu Tian became the master of Feng Kingdom, we have vigorously rectified it."
Xia Hongyu is confident about this, and the channel of the Chamber of Commerce also has a relatively safe route.
Many years ago, he traveled to the surrounding Xiuxian country, and he has rich experience in going out.
Lu Changan nodded slightly. In peaceful times, it is relatively safe for a fake real person to go to the surrounding Xiuxian country.
The direction the two of them were heading was to the southeast, which was not within the scope of the Demon Cult's activities.
…
A few nights later, Xia Hongyu quietly left with Xia Wenyue.
Lu Changan let the ground rock mouse follow for a certain distance, making sure that the two of them were near Xia's and not being targeted.
On the surface, Xia Hongyu declared to the outside world that he was retreating.
Lu Changan was on the outskirts of Qiufeng Island, Xia Wenyue's residence, leaving behind a phantom aura of the latter's phantom true talisman.
It can be concealed for a while, for a while.
Once someone with a heart knows that Xia Hongyu and Xia Wenyue left at the same time, they will make a solid guess.
After a few months.
The rumors that Xia Wenyue possessed the earth spirit root or the innate Tao body gradually spread around.
Wujianmen has a certain amount of attention to this information.
Fortunately, Xing Pengxiang is in charge of the surrounding area, and the agent of Wujianmen who is in charge of this matter is his subordinate.
Lu Changan asked Xing Peng, this news can only be regarded as secondary information for Wujianmen, and will not affect the overall situation.
Genius intelligence from all over the world is not uncommon.
The sect of Jingguo, the top management of the business alliance, will also pay attention to this matter.
Shortly after.
Two of the three major sects of Jing State sent real people to Qingshawan to visit and inquire about Xia Wenyue.
There are also inquiries from unknown persons.
These matters are dealt with by Chairman Xia Yongzhong and young master Xia Mingqu.
Knowing that Xia Wenyue has gone to Aoyue Palace, the representatives of those cultivating forces did not feel embarrassed, and congratulated on the way, and formed a good relationship.
…
It seems that this turmoil will subside.
Another two months later, the Xia family of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce unexpectedly welcomed an unexpected visitor.
"Damn Wufu Chamber of Commerce!"
In the sky above the clouds, a huge iron fan talisman shuttled rapidly. On it was a young man with a splendid robe and handsome features, with a gloomy face.
"Innate Dao body...that is Xie's excellent heir living abroad. The Xia family actually made their own decisions and sent Xie's daughter to Aoyue Palace!"
(end of this chapter)