At night, the road leading to the inner gate is brightly lit, and from time to time, a spiritual light can be seen flying from the B-level Alchemy Courtyard towards the mountain gate.
Lu Changsheng knocked on Lu Ziyou's door and asked him if he wanted to go together.
"No, no, no, dad can just go."
Lu Ziyou, who was reading "Gou Dao Jing" in the room, glanced at him and rejected the matter without any hesitation.
Because his behavior was too abrupt, he also told Lu Changsheng not to mention his name at the banquet. If others mentioned it, help him find an excuse.
Lu Changsheng laughed in his heart and ignored the matter. He just said, "It's okay if you don't go out, but don't forget Lin Yin."
With Pumpkin and Chang'an away, Lin Yin was basically left to take care of the family affairs. After a period of investigation, Lu Changsheng felt much more relieved.
The men of the old Lu family were considered to have good taste in marrying, and they did not marry unworthy women.
Of course, Lu Mouzi's doesn't count. He married a bunch of women, and several of them were more than simple roles. Fortunately, the concubines couldn't cause any trouble, so Lu Changsheng let him go.
Seeing that it was getting late, he didn't think any more, took out a sword talisman, turned it into a ball of sword shadow, and carried him towards the mountain gate.
The authority of B-level alchemists in Baiyun Pharmacy is not comparable to that of B- and D-level alchemists, so naturally there is no need to pass through the high platform.
"It's a pity that I still haven't mastered the art of sword control."
The sword-controlling technique that he has practiced for more than half a year can barely allow him to walk in mid-air. However, if the speed is slightly faster or the wind is stronger, the magic power will not flow smoothly and there is a danger of falling.
The banquet was held outside the Baiyun Palace, and it was also the first time that Lu Changsheng met the real Baiyun. He sat on the main seat with a kind face, looking at the people going below, with a trace of smile in his eyes.
Suddenly, his eyes moved, looking at a spiritual light falling from the sky, he smiled at the elders of Baiyun Cave Mansion beside him and said, "Is this person Lu Changsheng?"
"Exactly!"
The elders also smiled, but some people looked at Lu Changsheng with some displeasure in their eyes, but naturally they would not show it at the banquet.
As a newly promoted second-class alchemist, in the past, he had to meet Master Baiyun in person.
Soon, Lu Changsheng followed a monk to Master Baiyun.
"I've seen a real person."
Master Baiyun had a smile on his face, like the kind old man next door, "Being able to become a second-class alchemist in such a short period of time is truly a talent. You still need to work hard in the future."
Master Baiyun encouraged him.
A glimmer of hope arose in Lu Changsheng's heart, and he wanted to ask the other party about helping. However, thinking that it would be difficult to talk about it at the moment, he suppressed it.
When night began to fall, the banquet officially began. After Lu Changsheng took his seat, female cultivators in thin clothes came with trays in their hands and placed some spiritual fruits and spiritual wine in front of everyone.
Lu Changsheng also roughly saw the staffing of Baiyundong Mansion.
There are about five elder-level figures. The reason why we are not sure is because there may be some people who did not participate in the banquet.
They are all at the ninth level of Qi training, and there are more than twenty others in the later stages of Qi training, but they are all at the seventh or eighth level.
If your cultivation reaches the ninth level of Qi training, you will automatically become an elder.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, can you please come and talk?" Lu Changsheng, as a newly promoted second-level alchemy master, didn't have many friends. Originally, if Lin Yan had not died, he would have had access to his connections. Unfortunately, after Lin Yan died, many of his connections were lost. Seven or seventy-eight people were scattered.
However, at this moment, a voice came.
An old man in purple came over.
"My surname is Huo, my last name is Zun, and I have a disciple—"
The two of them moved to a place with few people. After asking Lu Changsheng if he minded, the old man in purple immediately set up a soundproof spiritual array.
"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Huo."
Lu Changsheng shouted quickly.
This gesture surprised Huo Zun. He thought that after revealing his identity, Lu Changsheng would be a little cold, but unexpectedly, his attitude would be so enthusiastic, and he felt much better.
Lu Changsheng guessed that Huo Zun wanted to find him because of the Lin family's affairs.
Huo Zun accepted several apprentices, one was Lin Ruo, and the other was Mingyu. I don't know if it was Mingyu or Lin Ruo who begged Huo Zun to come forward.
"The passing of Fellow Taoist Lin makes us very sad. However, my disciple said that Fellow Daoist had interfered in the affairs of the Lin family and was suspected of encroachment."
Huo Zun said and looked at Lu Changsheng carefully.
Lu Changsheng immediately understood in his heart that Huo Zun still wanted to face him, that's why he tried so tactfully. If the ancestor of the Ming family had come forward, he might have directly questioned him.
"It's not that I want to show up, but the teacher asked me to help save the Lin family's property before he died. I dare not forget my kindness, otherwise my reputation, Lu Changsheng, will be ruined in the future."
Huo Zun frowned slightly and said, "I can understand what fellow Taoist did, but Lin Ruo is a member of the Lin family after all. She thinks your behavior -"
"From what fellow Taoist said, I think I am not very clear about this matter. Fellow Taoist, you can go and find out first. If you think I have other intentions, how about I make an oath?"
"That's fine."
Not only was Huo Zun not angry, but a hint of appreciation appeared on his face, and he removed the soundproof spiritual array and left.
Although he is not a decent person, he cares about his teacher's kindness. After all, he also hopes that his disciples can remember his kindness in the future.
Therefore, I highly appreciate what Lu Changsheng did.
Of course, Lu Changsheng never thought that this was the main reason. If he hadn't been a second-class alchemist, Huo Zun might not have been so polite.
"This is the benefit brought by increased strength and status."
Lu Changsheng said with emotion.
After a while, the protagonist of the banquet, Zhou Lin, finally entered the scene.
Master Baiyun and several elders on the seats also came out one after another to greet Zhou Lin.
Finally, Master Baiyun directly announced in public that he would accept Zhou Lin as his disciple. Although he was not a direct disciple, it still shocked countless people.
You know, Master Baiyun has not accepted a disciple for many years.
"Alchemist Zhou Lin has really soared into the sky."
"With his qualifications, he really deserves to be treated like this."
"When I first entered the mountain gate, I received a second-level potential evaluation. There have never been many people with this kind of talent."
As soon as the words fell, several people discussing the matter remembered something and looked at Lu Changsheng who was smiling not far away.
"It's just a matter of bad luck after all."
According to Lu Changsheng's performance, he really should have received a second-level potential evaluation that day, but it's a pity——
"Cultivation talent is a huge obstacle. Otherwise, he might not be worse than Zhou Lin."
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After leaving the banquet and staying at Menzhong's residence for a few days, Lu Changsheng received news from the Qu family.
Qu Guang is back.
"Ziyou, I will go to Qu's house later. If you are not back before tonight, you can spread the news."
Qu Guang and Fang Yuan didn't know whether they killed Taoist Hongyun. It would be okay if they didn't kill him. If they did, they would probably want to kill themselves. Lu Ziyou stayed in Yun'an Courtyard all year round. It is the confidence to deal with the opponent.
"Can't you not go?"
Lu Ziyou felt that his father was a little entangled. If he wanted to find someone to go to Fuyun Mountain, he could use other methods.
But Lu Changsheng had his own considerations.
"Being alone will certainly lead to fewer troubles, but it will take you longer to grow."
As the head of the family, Lu Changsheng couldn't go too far like Lu Ziyou.
Soon, Lu Changsheng met Qu Guang, the ancestor of the Qu family, in the courtyard of the Qu family.
However, Qu Guang didn't look very good. He waved away the others, then looked at Lu Changsheng and said, "I should have listened to what you said."
Lu Changsheng looked at him in surprise, and then the other party told him what he had experienced in the past six months.
Taoist Hongyun finally escaped, and four of the late-stage Qi-training monks who besieged him died.
The ancestor of the Zhuo family, the boss of Thunder Trading Company, and two other monks.
In exchange, Taoist Hongyun was seriously injured and escaped.
In addition, several other people also suffered varying degrees of trauma.
As for the extent of the injury, Qu Guang didn't say much.
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng sighed in his heart. Qu Guang's injury should not be serious, so it would not be easy to invite him to travel with him.
"I should leave after a while."
Lu Changsheng said.
Qu Guang immediately understood the reason why Lu Changsheng came.
In his opinion, Lu Changsheng acted extremely cautiously and would definitely ask them to provide protection if he wanted to go out.
If it were in the past, Qu Guang would definitely send the most capable members of his clan to take action, or go out on his own.
Lu Changsheng is no longer the little alchemist he used to be, so he must be taken more seriously, but now, Qu Sheng is dying and he is injured. If he goes with him, Qu Guang will lose his backbone.
Seeing the embarrassment on the other party's face, Lu Changsheng immediately smiled and said: "It's okay, it's not a difficult matter."
But Qu Guang was unwilling to give up and said, "I wonder where Fellow Daoist Lu is going?"
"Floating Cloud Mountain."
"Why don't you, fellow Taoist, wait for me for a while?"
"Then I'll trouble you fellow Taoist." Lu Changsheng didn't refuse. He was alone and weak. If he could get help from Qu Guang, a monk in the late stage of Qi training, he could also strengthen his momentum and be more confident in bringing back the pumpkin.
Then, he went to meet several other family heads. In the end, to his surprise, several ancestors agreed to this matter.
The demon disaster is coming to an end, and the next step is to deal with some tails.
Several late-stage qi-training monks, and a ninth-level qi-training monk, plus myself as an alchemy master, are somewhat important.
After getting the responses from the ancestors of each family, Lu Changsheng was greatly relieved, and it was not in vain that he had been working on this matter all these years.
A month later, everyone who had settled the matters at hand left Baijing Immortal City. Five late-stage Qi-training monks were stationed there, and Lu Changsheng did not need to wait for the merchants to come with them.
In the middle stage of Qi training, it is enough to walk in the wilderness of some fairy cities. As long as you don't enter some mountains and jungles, there will basically be no problems. In the later stage of Qi training, you can already serve as the backbone of each fairy city.
What's more, they still have five people who are in the late stage of Qi training.
It is thousands of miles away from Baijing Immortal City to Fuyun Mountain. Even at the speed of a monk, it will take several months. Of course, Lu Changsheng will not let this time pass.
Since there was no environment for alchemy, Lu Changsheng focused on improving his strength, especially the sword control and puppet skills.
The art of sword control is a common art and can be purchased on the market. Lu Changsheng asked the five people for advice. The five people had something in mind for him, so naturally they had nothing to hide.
Therefore, in just a few months, Lu Changsheng's sword control skills improved rapidly, which surprised the five people.
"You can reach the basic level in a few months. Fellow Daoist Lu is definitely capable of his talent in magic."
Fang Yuan nodded and said.
Although their professors also account for some reasons, personal talent is the most important.
Of course, they didn't know that Lu Changsheng had a golden finger, so he could directly turn the experience they taught into variables.
Then, he only needs to practice step by step to steadily improve.
But ordinary people still need to practice continuously to understand it bit by bit.
“That’s one of my big strengths.”
Lu Changsheng walked with his sword and kept thinking in his mind.
Originally, he had thought that his Immortal Dao bones were only of inferior quality, but now, he knew that he still had some strengths in cultivation that others did not have.
"It's a pity that the puppetry technique has not improved much!"
After all, this is Fang Yuan's secret technique, so Fang Yuan is somewhat hesitant when communicating.
Fortunately, with this period of contact, Fang Yuan's attitude has also loosened, and it won't be long before he can open his heart.
Lu Changsheng did not expect that Fang Yuan would change so quickly. He had just come down from mid-air and at night, he heard Fang Yuan's voice.
"There are indeed some things I need to pay attention to in my puppetry. Please listen carefully."
Lu Changsheng was stunned for a moment, then walked over in surprise and sat in front of Fang Yuan to listen to the lecture.
After listening for more than an hour, Fang Yuan yawned before saying goodbye and leaving.
"Why did you change your mind? Are you afraid that your own tricks will be copied?"
When Lu Changsheng walked away, several figures appeared quietly beside Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan seemed to have noticed it early and was not surprised. He just said helplessly: "Fellow Daoist Lu's talent in magic is somewhat different from his spiritual talent. It should be affected by his understanding. It can be seen that his understanding is better than we imagined." is much stronger."
"Even if I don't teach him, he can slowly figure it out. Moreover, as an alchemist, he may not be able to get help from other monks in the future."
Although puppetry is a special skill, it is not unique. This is why Fang Yuan does not cherish his own skills.
Since there are such disadvantages, the mentality definitely needs to be relaxed.
"Fellow Daoist Lu has broken my understanding of him time and time again. Maybe it will be the same in the future. When the time comes, if I want to teach him again, I'm afraid I won't have the favor."
Fang Yuan was worried about this.
During the day, he saw that Lu Changsheng had made such a huge improvement in his sword-wielding skills that he completely let go of his worries.
Just like the current head of the Fang family.
"If you want to bet, bet as soon as possible, otherwise, when fellow Daoist Lu becomes a second-grade alchemist, we will all stand aside!"
"Fellow Daoist Fang is still thinking thoroughly. Baijing Immortal City seems a little uneasy right now. How about we join forces with the others?"
Qu Guang said.
This is also the reason why several of them came together.
Fang Yuan seemed to have expected it and nodded, "I have no problem. If we don't unite, I'm afraid we won't be very competitive next to Fellow Daoist Lu in the future!"
These people are all good people, and they can see Lu Changsheng's nature and good at making connections. In the future, there will definitely be more people around him.
Alliance can also strive for greater benefits.
Lu Changsheng didn't know that because of his performance on the road, several families who had nothing to do with each other chose to form a family alliance, otherwise he would definitely feel a bitter smile. (End of chapter)
