Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family

She had been cultivating since she was young, immersed in the Formation Path.

She had never considered emotional matters.

After her breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, especially because of her Dragon Roar Physique, she devoted all her energy to the Formation Path and life extension.

Having been so busy for many years, with less than one year of life remaining, she felt a hint of loneliness in her heart.

Lu Changsheng’s marriage proposal, although full of utilitarianism and interest exchange, piqued her interest, and she entertained the idea of giving it a try.

After all, when one is about to die, naturally there are fewer concerns.

Thus, she decided to accept decisively, to give it a shot and take a gamble.

At worst, it would just mean death.

However, the actions of Lu Changsheng, the oath against the Heart Demon, and the signing of the Spiritual Contract, reassured her quite a bit.

She knew that Lu Changsheng must have some confidence in saving her.

As for the future, they could only take it one step at a time.

"However, this person is probably not any ordinary cultivator,"

Ling Zixiao thought of Lu Changsheng’s adept actions just now that had left her feeling weak and breathless, and she scoffed lightly.

Then, she left the shop and went to the Heaven Knowledge Tower in the Immortal City.

This was the largest intelligence organization in Jiuxiao Immortal City.

Its background was very mysterious, not only spreading across the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm but also throughout the surrounding cultivation countries.

"I want to buy information. Do you have any about this person? In the Qingyun Region, his name is Lu Changsheng,"

Ling Zixiao arrived on the second floor of Heaven Knowledge Tower, inside a room, and lightly tapped, making a water mirror appear.

Shown in the water mirror was the image of Lu Changsheng.

However, this water mirror could only reveal Lu Changsheng’s facial features and couldn’t capture his immortal-like demeanor.

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The attendant was a person dressed in black.

She glanced at the face in the water mirror, then took out a crystal and held it against her forehead with both hands.

After a while,

"The information on this person was last updated two years ago, the price is three hundred Spirit Stones,"

the person in black announced the price.

"Two years ago, three hundred Spirit Stones?"

Ling Zixiao was slightly surprised upon hearing the price.

"Okay,"

she nodded immediately and took out Spirit Stones from her Storage Bag.

"With this Jade Slip, when you purchase subsequent information about ’this person’ in the future, you will only need to pay fifty percent of the Spirit Stones,"

the black-clothed person said after taking the Spirit Stones, handing her a white Jade Slip.

"Understood,"

Ling Zixiao nodded.

She had bought quite a bit of information from Heaven Knowledge Tower before and knew the rules here.

She pressed the Jade Slip against her forehead to check the information about Lu Changsheng inside.

"What!?"

Ling Zixiao, seeing the information about Lu Changsheng, showed a look of astonishment.

Having heard the price of three hundred Spirit Stones, she felt something was off.

Information about a Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn’t possibly be so cheap.

Yet, looking at the information about Lu Changsheng in the Jade Slip, she was taken aback.

Qingzhu Mountain, son-in-law of the Lu Family.

Relying on his talent in Talisman Making, he earned a significant position within the Lu Family.

Seventh Level Energy Refinement, Second Rank Talisman Master.

Has seven wives and thirteen concubines.

Over a hundred children.

If it were not for her trust in Heaven Knowledge Tower and the fact that his appearance matched, she would have thought this information was faulty.

Because it didn’t match at all.

From her brief encounter before, she knew that Lu Changsheng was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

And also an Alchemy Master.

"Do you have more detailed information about this person?"

Ling Zixiao looked at the black-clothed person and asked.

"Such information will not be too detailed in our Heaven Knowledge Tower records, but if the customer needs, we can dispatch someone to search for detailed information for an additional fee,"

the person in black replied.

Although their Heaven Knowledge Tower was an intelligence organization,

they couldn’t possibly have detailed information on everything.

The fact that Lu Changsheng’s information was recorded was because he had ascended to Second Rank Talisman Master.

"No need,"

Ling Zixiao shook her head after hearing this.

Having the Heaven Knowledge Tower investigate would take months or even years.

She simply didn’t have the time to wait that long.

Moreover, if Lu Changsheng knew she was inquiring about his detailed information, it might lead to his displeasure.

"Lu Changsheng,"

Ling Zixiao looked at the information in the Jade Slip, thinking of the Lu Changsheng she had met before, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed.

...

"Senior Ye, you’re back,"

Having left Zi Xiao’s Formation Shop, Lu Changsheng went to the Treasure Elixir Pavilion.

In the hall, Li Xingyu, dressed in a light yellow skirt and with a sweet expression, saw him and immediately showed delight.

"Xingyu,"

Lu Changsheng nodded with a slight smile.

After briefly chatting with the young girl, he learned that someone from the Li Family had come to visit him.

"Someone from the Li Family is here to see me?"

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

He naturally knew of this Li Family; it was the clan of the Li sisters.

Having no prior acquaintance with the Li Family, he wondered why they would come to visit him.

However, he immediately guessed it must be related to the Li sisters.

Given the situation at ’Treasure Elixir Pavilion’ before, it was evident that the Li Family was intent on forcing the sisters into a difficult position in Immortal City.

Now, with his presence revitalizing the business at Treasure Elixir Pavilion, it was sure to have irked the Li Family.

So, this visit was likely to bode ill.

"It’s fine, just inform me the next time he comes over," he said casually to the young girl.

Over the past month, his impression of the Li sisters had been quite favorable.

He was also willing to lend them a hand.

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Li Xingyu’s cute face immediately lit up with joy upon hearing this.

The visit from the Li Family yesterday had caused her much worry.

She was afraid of causing trouble for Lu Changsheng.

And she was concerned that Lu Changsheng would hence leave Treasure Elixir Pavilion because of it.

"No worries, I’m here. I’m off to refine some elixirs, let me know if you need anything," Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

He made his way to the alchemy chamber in the backyard.

At that moment, Li Xingruo was in the midst of alchemy.

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s arrival, she immediately showed a delighted expression.

It was clear she was also troubled by the Li Family’s visit.

"Senior Ye, if this matter is going to cause trouble for you, you can leave," Li Xingruo said to Lu Changsheng, her voice low and lips slightly pursed.

She knew she couldn’t secure a resident alchemist because of her family.

But she never expected the Li Family to go so far as to send someone directly to her.

This made her both angry and annoyed.

"Since I’ve agreed to be your resident alchemist and accepted your spirit stones, how could I just leave like that?"

"Don’t worry, take it easy," Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle, patting Li Xingruo on the head.

He could understand the worries of the Li sisters,

But to him, this was hardly any trouble.

After all, the Li Family, plainly speaking, was just a Foundation Establishment Family.

If he were worried about trouble, he would not have accepted the position of resident alchemist in the first place.

Li Xingruo felt an unprecedented sense of security when she heard the calm and gentle words of Lu Changsheng and felt his generous hand on her head, reminiscent of times when her father was around, and she didn’t have to worry or think too much about anything.

"Thank you, Senior Ye," Li Xingruo said softly, her lips pursed.

"Just be at ease; I’ve got everything under control," Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand nonchalantly.

As he spoke, he took out a jade slip, made a list, and handed it to Li Xingruo, "Xingruo, when you have time, help me acquire these few types of spiritual medicines."

Although he had purchased many alchemy spirit medicines,

They were all for refining Breakthrough Elixirs, Second Rank Breakthrough Elixirs, Three Suns Elixirs, Harmonizing Energy Elixirs, and True Essence Elixirs—elixirs that were useful to him.

It wasn’t possible to buy just any spiritual medicine.

This list contained some auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, as well as ingredients needed to refine a life-saving elixir for Ling Zixiao.

"Certainly, Senior Ye," Li Xingruo replied upon hearing his request, taking the jade slip and responding immediately.

"Your elixir is almost ready," Lu Changsheng glanced at the nearby pill furnace and reminded her.

Li Xingruo promptly snapped back to attention, watching the pill furnace with a serious expression.

As soon as the spiritual mechanism of the furnace activated, she formed hand seals with both hands and called out, "Solidify!"

"Open!"

After the elixirs solidified, the lid of the furnace flew open, and the pills soared out.

"You didn’t grasp the timing for the elixir condensation just now, and the heat was a bit too strong earlier, causing some of the medicinal effects in the liquid to evaporate..." Lu Changsheng pointed out the issues immediately after seeing the elixirs, which resulted in nine successful pills, two waste pills, and three inferior pills.

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior Ye," Li Xingruo said thoughtfully as she nodded her head.

She then tried another batch, looking to review and improve.

"Senior Ye,"

Just then, Li Xingyu’s voice came from outside.

"What’s the matter?" Lu Changsheng asked promptly.

"The member of the Li Family who came to visit you is here," Li Xingyu said.