Chapter 257: Heartless Man

As soon as he confirmed the information, Chief Xia subconsciously turned his attention to Qiufeng Island.

In the past two months, Lu Changan has been staying on Qiufeng Island and has never gone out.

It can be seen from this that the real killer mentioned by Lu Changan is not a stranger.

Xia Hongyu dismissed a trace of doubt in his heart and murmured: "It seems that I am overthinking..."

Lu Changan has been practicing for a long time, has superb skills, and has formed good relationships. It is normal for him to make a few real friends.

The same goes for Xia Hongyu, but among the real Taoist friends he knows, no one is willing to take the risk to deal with the fake elixir masters from the Great Chamber of Commerce.

After a brief surprise, Xia Hongyu thought for a long time and sighed.

"It's really not easy for this fellow Daoist Lu to recruit such a powerful killer."

He stepped out of the light and flew to Qiufeng Island.

At this time, Xia Hongyu realized that he had less contact with Lu Changan in the past, and he was more or less pretending to be a fake Danzhenren.

"Clan Chief Xia is too polite. It's just a normal transaction. Lu will be the middleman at most, so there is no need to thank you again and again."

In the main hall, Lu Changan chatted with Clan Chief Xia and exchanged greetings for a while.

He noticed that Xia Hongyu was much more enthusiastic this time and wanted to come over to communicate.

"The patriarch wants to make friends with the real assassin?"

"Unfortunately, Lu's real-life old friend has a rather special status. Moreover, he has a withdrawn temperament and does not trust other monks in Jing Kingdom except Lu."

Lu Changan found an excuse and excused himself.

Hearing this, Chief Xia showed a look of regret.

The assassination of Old Ghost Wu was so straightforward and left no trace of evidence. The real person Lu Changan knew was probably a true alchemy monk.

"Fellow Daoist Lu previously suggested that with Wen Yue's qualifications, she should be sent to the Immortal Cultivation Sect in the Nascent Soul Stage. Xia actually understands that that is the most correct choice for her."

Xia Hongyu smiled bitterly.

"After the last danger, Xia is ready to consider the opinions of Fellow Daoist Lu and find a suitable sect for her to cultivate immortality."

"It's hard to make a safe choice in this world. Lu is very pleased that the clan leader is upright and can consider Wen Yue's future."

Lu Changan knew in his heart that as a female cultivator, Xia Wenyue would hardly belong to the Xia family in the future once she joined the cultivating sect and entered a higher level, even if she did not marry.

Lu Changan's family of immortal cultivators in his previous life gave birth to a genius with earth spirit roots.

The family sent him to the sect and provided resources at any cost.

Later, after the earthly root genius formed a pill, he gradually became estranged from his family. When the family was in the most critical situation, they did not lend a helping hand.

If that earth spirit root successfully formed a baby, I'm afraid he would still be alive in the world.

Although this is just an example, it does not represent the majority of situations. But in the world of immortality, the higher the level, the easier it is for one's temperament to become weak.

…

Xia Hongyu changed his mind out of helplessness.

He overestimated how long it would take to hide the secret. If it were delayed for a few more decades, Xia Wenyue's cultivation would be higher and her ability to protect herself would be stronger.

At present, only the hostile Crescent Chamber of Commerce has doubts and cannot be completely sure.

Other forces will not pay such deliberate attention.

But in a few years, sooner or later, the fire will not be contained.

"Which sect is Chief Xia considering sending Wen Yue to?"

"Xia actually wants to send Wen Yue to the three major sects of the Jing Kingdom. Xia has some real people he knows and can talk to. In the Jing Kingdom itself, we can take care of each other."

Xia Hongyu smiled bitterly and said:

"But as Fellow Daoist Lu said, Wen Yue's innate Taoist body is quite special. Only in the Yuanying Sect can we have a better soil for growth."

Lu Changan understood that if there was a Yuanying sect in Jing State, it would be the most suitable choice, but unfortunately there is not.

"What sects do you recommend, fellow Daoist Lu?"

"Among the surrounding countries, the more suitable ones are Jinyang Sect, Wuya Palace, and Aoyue Palace."

Lu Changan gave his recommendation.

Jinyang Sect has an ancient inheritance and profound foundation. It has various schools of exercises. There are two Nascent Souls in charge.

At the same time, after Jinyangzong entered the Liang Kingdom, it was adjacent to the Jing Kingdom.

Wuya Palace's heritage is inferior to that of Jinyang Sect, but it is now the strongest, with two Nascent Soul Lords, including Chu Tianfeng who is in the middle Nascent Soul stage.

However, Wuya Palace is located in Feng State, which is not adjacent to Jing State. Instead, it borders Liang State, Chen State, and Yan State at the same time. It has a good geographical location.

Aoyue Palace is not as powerful as the first two, but it is stronger than Lihuo Palace.

The exercises in this palace tend to be of the yin-cold type, with 60% of the practitioners being female, which is more in line with Xia Wenyue.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch who sits in Aoyue Palace is also the only Nascent Soul female cultivator in the surrounding countries.

"Xia will seriously consider the recommendation from Fellow Daoist Lu. In addition, Wen Yue is also a foundation-building monk now. As a family elder, she must be consulted for her own opinion."

Xia Hongyu has just changed his mind and needs to consider the long term.

…

On the outskirts of Qiufeng Island, in a sleeping room in an attic.

Xia Wenyue held a cracked half jade pendant in her hand, and a faint feeling of sadness appeared between Qingdai's eyebrows.

"Mother, old ghost Wu died, and you finally got your revenge. Unfortunately, it was not the old ghost who was killed by my daughter herself."

After being promoted to the foundation-building stage, Xia Wenyue used her identity as a foundation-building elder to find out the cause of her mother's death that year, which was plotted by Mr. Wu from the Crescent Chamber of Commerce.

At that time, Xia's mother had outstanding beauty and good qualifications, and was expected to reach the later stage of foundation building. As a result, he fell into the enemy's trap during an operation and died in a battle of wits.

"As for your last words... let Wenyue go to her father's family. I forgive the child for being unfilial and unable to comply."

Xia Wenyue bit her red lips lightly, the corners of her eyes were red, and her eyes were sparkling.

She already knows the approximate origin of Xia Wenyue's biological father's identity based on the forbidden relic set up by her mother.

After the foundation building period, she broke through the restriction on relics and learned her mother's last words.

The mother mentioned that if she could solve the root cause of the disease and reach the foundation-building stage, it would be best for her to join the family of her biological father in the future.

However, based on Xia Wenyue’s inquiries over the years and the little information revealed by Patriarch Xia, we came to an uncomfortable truth:

Xia Wenyue's father came from a large family of immortal cultivators in Chen State. He 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 returning to the clan, he would tell his elders that he would marry Xia Wenyue's mother within three years.

However, decades passed, and the man never came to Jing Country again.

Xia Wenyue realized that her biological father was a playboy who played with emotions.

A complete scumbag.

If it's just a casual relationship, that's it.

Why did she make a solemn oath and promise and 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 rat returned to Qiufeng Island quietly.

Also back together was the master of Wujianmen Incense, Xing Peng.

"Mr. Lu, this mouse...Zhenzhen Shu! He is truly a born assassin!"

"Master Mouse is good at hiding, his speed and agility are higher than those of his kind, and his timing of attack is just right. If he is carefully trained in the Wujian Sect, he is expected to become the top assassin of the Holy Sect."

The hooded man walked out of the shadows and was full of praise for the performance of the rock rat in this operation.

He also felt a little more in awe of Lu Changan.

In this assassination, the Earth Rock Rat maintained the normal strength of the great demon in the early stage of the true elixir. It was nothing more than more agile and faster than the rat demon of the same level.

Even so, Lu Changan, who possesses the true elixir demon, is an invisible shock to Master Xing Pengxiang.

With the detailed information provided by Wujian Sect and the instructions from Master Xing Pengxiang, the Earth Rock Rat attacked and killed Old Ghost Wu, and the two met and solved the problem.

First, use the third-level earth spell to imprison the room where Old Ghost Wu is.

Then he emerged from the ground and killed them at close range.

Rock rats have also learned to poison their claws.

squeak!

The Earth Rock Rat held a storage bag in his mouth and brought it to Lu Changan.

"Well, that's good. I know how to destroy suspicious things."

Lu Changan's consciousness scanned the storage bag and took a brief look. The loot was as good as ordinary fake elixirs.

Xing Peng's eyelids moved and he didn't dare to say a word.

"You don't have any secrets, do you?"

"No."

The Earth Rock Rat shook his head and responded in a childish voice.

It was just a few bites taken by the way, not a private collection.

It was almost the same. Lu Changan didn't care much and took 30% of the harvest from the storage bag.

The Earth Rock Rat is a third-level demon, and there are not many items on the body of the fake elixir master that catch the eye.

Except for spiritual stones, heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and some elixirs, other trophies have little appeal to the Earth Rock Rat.

For example, magic weapons, talismans, quasi-third-level or low-level third-level talismans, etc.

"Huh!"

Lu Changan found a little surprise in the storage bag.

There are actually two second-level longevity pills inside, which may be auction items prepared by the Crescent Merchant Guild.

"You take one too."

Lu Changan took another 20% of the harvest as Xing Peng's hard work.

Xing Peng, the fake elixir master, and the incense master of Wujian Sect, cannot give him anything too shabby.

"Thank you Mr. Lu for the gift."

Xing Peng was so flattered that he tipped off Lu Changan and worked for free for several years, which finally paid off.

Lu Changan returned the storage bag with 50% of the loot to the Earth Rock Rat.

"Squeak! Thank you, master."

The rock rat was not dissatisfied and happily accepted the storage bag.

Ever since he had the opportunity to make extra money, the Earth Rock Rat's cultivation speed has become a bit faster than before.

The body structures of monsters and humans are different. Even if they directly swallow some heavenly materials, earthly treasures, medicinal herbs and spiritual objects, they can still have good effects.

The ability to digest and detoxify is far superior to humans.

Rats are omnivores, and they eat both 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 elixirs for humans may not be suitable for monsters.

After reaching a higher level and transforming into another form, the needs for most of the elixirs gradually began to be unified.

After sending Xing Peng away, Lu Changan returned to the secret room and took two second-level longevity pills.

"Extend your life by three years."

"Extend your life by two years."

After a while, Lu Changan's face remained calm and he opened his eyes.

The upper limit of life span is increased to 507 years.

"The effect of ordinary second-level life-extension pills has almost reached its end. From now on, we must focus on the second-level quality life-extension pills."

Many years ago, I took a second-level quality life-extending pill, which extended my life for twenty-eight years without the debilitating effects of ordinary second-level pills.

…

Ten months later, Lu Changan turned one hundred and sixty-four years old.

In the past six months, Wufu Chamber of Commerce has been in a good situation, and all the previous problems have been solved.

The main reason is that the rival Crescent Chamber of Commerce is unlucky.

Originally, the Crescent Chamber of Commerce had two fake elixir masters, and its industrial power was more than twice that of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce.

The most powerful Wu Laogui was killed. The Crescent Chamber of Commerce could not suppress the existing industry, and its competing hostile forces took advantage of the situation.

The bodyguard force of the Crescent Chamber of Commerce faced heavy losses, and several bodyguards in the foundation-building period who were good at fighting were killed in one fell swoop.

The Wufu Chamber of Commerce made a little effort and easily regained the distribution of industrial interests that had been controversial in the past.

The Wufu Chamber of Commerce has two fake Dan Zhenren, who are annexing and expanding. In the next few years, they will definitely surpass the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce.

After Wu Laogui was killed, the Xin Clan, one of the Five Blessings, became honest and low-key, followed the Xia family's lead, and no longer made trouble.

Under the smooth trend of the Chamber of Commerce, the Xin Clan also benefited from it and ate meat and drank soup.

Two months ago, the Xin Clan took the initiative to propose a marriage to the Xia family, hoping that Xia Wenyue could marry over.

To this, the Xia family refused without hesitation.

Later, the Xin Clan proposed a remarriage, hoping that Xia Shenglan would go back.

The Xia family refused again.

In the end, only two pairs of Qi Refining Period marriages were allowed, and the Xin Clan also had a new generation of female cultivators marrying into the Xia family.

The Wufu Chamber of Commerce is internally stable, the external crisis has been resolved, and the situation is stable and improving.

In the last few years of his cultivation to the ninth level of foundation building, Lu Changan laid a stable cultivation environment.

He must have a third-level spiritual vein to form a pill in Jing State, and he must have a clean identity and be recommended by the Chamber of Commerce to apply, so that it is easier to pass.

…

That night.

Clan leader Xia Hongyu visited again and had a secret talk with Lu Changan.

This time, the secret talk was not limited to the two of them, and Xia Wenyue, the person involved, was also present.

After sorting out the information and thinking carefully, Xia Wenyue decided to join Aoyue Palace.

In fact, Xia Wenyue's age and cultivation level did not meet the normal range of accepting disciples for major sects.

Sects recruit disciples, mostly from adolescence, and basically do not accept older ones.

However, if the qualifications are particularly top-notch, such as earth spirit roots and innate Taoist bodies, these rules can be broken.

As long as the origin is clean and not old and lost potential, the sect is happy to accept.

"Why choose Aoyue Palace?"

Among the three sects recommended by Lu Changan before, Aoyue Palace is not necessarily the best.

He is optimistic about Jinyang Sect.

Jinyang Sect is in Liang State, adjacent to Jing State, with a long heritage, the deepest foundation, and compatible with various schools.

Aoyue Palace is also good in strength, but it needs to be a little "biased".

There is another important reason. Li Erqing's son "Mu Jiuan" is a member of the Jinyang Sect. He has a certain background in the sect and can take care of Xia Wenyue.

"Wenyue heard that the female cultivators of Aoyue Palace have a higher status. Moreover, the sect has more resources suitable for practicing Yinhan Gongfa."

Xia Wenyue bowed her head and said softly.

Between her black hair, her picturesque profile was slightly red, like a natural blush.

Over the years, Xia Wenyue gradually learned the secrets of her own body, including the effect of Taiyin Jade Liquid.

She also understood Lu Changan's plot.

In Aoyue Palace, female cultivators are not only treated better, but also have more independent marriages.

The temptations of men and women are also much smaller.

"Mr. Lu has given me a new life. The oath I made to my demons cannot be violated."

"Moreover, Mr. Lu has a noble character and is pure and untainted. He has been with me day and night for many years and has never crossed the line."

"I have never seen... him have an emotional entanglement with other female cultivators."

Xia Wenyue's liking for Lu Changan began with his appearance and temperament. She was grateful for his medical skills and respected his noble character.

Where in the world can you find such a good person?

Compared with his heartless father, there is a world of difference.

Xia Wenyue chose Aoyue Palace in order to keep her chastity and fulfill her oath.

At the same time, she believed that a better self in the future would be worthy of Lu Changan.

"Well, from this point of view, Aoyue Palace is suitable for you."

Lu Changan didn't know what Xia Wenyue was thinking, and finally supported her choice.

"There is no time to lose. I will take Wenyue to Fengguo as soon as possible."

The clan leader Xia Hongyu was inevitably a little anxious.

A few days ago, the Xin Clan proposed a marriage with Xia Wenyue, which was probably a test.

Not long after Xia Wenyue was attacked, Wu Laogui of the Xinyue Chamber of Commerce was mysteriously killed. The Xin Clan, one of the Five Fortunes, as a competitor, may have made speculations.

The secret that Xia Wenyue has a higher qualification can no longer be concealed.

"Take care on your way."

Lu Changan gave Xia Wenyue two third-level inferior talismans, one for escape and one for defense.

As for the attack talisman, it is difficult for her to control it with her cultivation, and there is a talisman treasure prepared for her by the clan leader.

The third-level talisman given by Lu Changan came from the spoils of war. Even if his own treasure talisman has lost some of its potential, he will not give it away easily.

Especially since Xia Wenyue is going to a Yuanying-level sect, the origin of the treasure talisman inheritance may be seen.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Lu. Now that the war is over, cross-border borders are much safer than before. Especially the border direction of Fengguo, since Chu Tianfeng took over Fengguo, he has made great efforts to rectify it."

Xia Hongyu is confident about this. The channels of the Chamber of Commerce also control relatively safe routes.

Many years ago, he traveled to the surrounding Xiuxian countries and had rich experience in going out.

Lu Changan nodded slightly. In peacetime, it is still relatively safe for the fake Dan Zhenren to go to the surrounding Xiuxian countries.

The direction they went was southeast, which was not the activity range of the Demon Cult.

...

A few days later, Xia Hongyu left quietly with Xia Wenyue.

Lu Changan asked the ground rock rat to follow for a distance to ensure that the two were not targeted near the Xia family.

On the surface, Xia Hongyu claimed to be in seclusion.

Lu Changan left a phantom breath of the latter's illusionary talisman at Xia Wenyue's residence outside Qiufeng Island.

It can be concealed for a while.

Once someone knows that Xia Hongyu and Xia Wenyue left at the same time, the speculation will be confirmed.

A few months later.

The rumor that Xia Wenyue possessed earth spiritual roots or an innate Taoist body gradually spread in the surrounding area.

The Wujian Sect has paid some attention to this information.

Fortunately, Xing Pengxiangzhu manages the surrounding areas, and the Wujian Sect spy in charge of this matter is his subordinate.

Lu Changan asked Xing Peng, this news is only secondary information for the Wujian Sect, and it will not affect the overall situation.

Genius intelligence from various places is not uncommon.

Jingguo Sect and the top leaders of the Chamber of Commerce will also pay attention to this matter.

Not long after.

Two of the three major sects in Jingguo sent real people to visit Qingshawan to inquire about Xia Wenyue.

There are also some unknown people asking.

These matters will be handled by President Xia Yongzhong and Young Master Xia Mingqu.

Knowing that Xia Wenyue had gone to Aoyue Palace, the representatives of the immortal cultivation forces did not make things difficult, and congratulated her on the road and established a good relationship.

…

It seems that this storm is about to subside.

Two months later, the Xia family of Wufu Chamber of Commerce unexpectedly welcomed an uninvited guest.

"Five Blessings Merchants Association be damned!"

In the clouds above Jiugangtian, a huge iron fan magic weapon shuttled rapidly, and on it was a young man with a brocade robe and handsome features, with a gloomy face.

"Xiantian Dao Body... That is Xie's outstanding offspring who was stranded outside. Xia actually took the initiative to send Xie's daughter to Aoyue Palace instead of the near one!"