togophonebook Chapter 48 Throwing Himself into Her Arms
Chapter 48 Throwing Himself into Her Arms
Bai Yuechan has been very busy lately. She has successfully broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining and has truly gained a voice in the Bai family.
However, this also made the dispute between the second wife and her even more intense.
Upon arriving outside the spirit field, Bai Yuechan's mind raced as she gazed at the lush green spirit rice within.
The Zheng and Bai families each have five late-stage Qi Refining experts. The eldest and second branches of the Bai family initially each had two, with the third being born from a branch.
Three years ago, during the conflict between Zheng and Bai, a late-stage Qi Refining expert from the Bai family's eldest branch perished along with the Zheng family.
As the eldest daughter of the main branch, she has been targeted by the second branch for many years. Although she has now successfully broken through, she can sense that her good uncle from the second branch is probably using some underhanded tactics.
Although Lu Qingyun was at the sixth level of Qi Refining, as a disciple of the Yunxia Sect, his combat strength was far superior to that of these rogue cultivator families.
If she could win over Lu Qingyun, things would be much easier for her.
Therefore, when Lu Qingyun wrote to her, she immediately went to Lingtian in Pingyang.
Even if they couldn't win him over, befriending him would still make the uncles and elders of the second branch of the family wary of him.
"Brother Lu, three years have passed. Yuechan has become more weary from the troubles of the world, while you remain as charming as ever. It is truly enviable."
When Bai Yuechan saw Lu Qingyun emerge from the quiet room, her expression was complicated, and she gave a bitter smile.
Lu Qingyun's face seemed completely unaffected by the passage of time, remaining unchanged despite the vicissitudes of life in Dade and Pingyang.
"Yuechan is too modest. You have successfully broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining. I should be the one envying you."
Lu Qingyun smiled gently, his gaze lingering on Bai Yuechan's fair face beneath her veil.
Her eyes were calmer than they had been a few years ago. It was said that since she took charge of the Bai family in recent years, she had made the Bai family's control over Pingyang Market even stronger.
Although his words were sincere, Lu Qingyun did not look down on Bai Yuechan in the slightest because of this.
"Brother Lu, I have news about the Taoist Dongyang you asked me to investigate."
Bai Yuechan smiled, and without further formalities, brought up the matter that Lu Qingyun cared about most.
Lu Qingyun nodded slightly: "But has something gone wrong? Is there something wrong with this Taoist Dongyang?"
"No, that's not true."
Bai Yuechan shook her head.
"My family has investigated the business in the Great Zhao Kingdom. Daoist Dongyang is indeed the top-tier first-grade weapon refiner in the Great Zhao Kingdom. He was originally a rogue cultivator who obtained a weapon refining inheritance from a thousand years ago. He has cultivated diligently for decades and has achieved profound attainments in this art."
"He is timid as a mouse. The reason he fled the Great Zhao Kingdom was because he heard that Zhaowu Pass, one of the nine passes of the Great Zhao Kingdom, had been breached by the Demonic Sect. That's why he fled quickly. His relationship with the Zheng family was only that of many years ago when they had dealings over weapon crafting. There was no other connection between them."
As she spoke, Bai Yuechan glanced at Lu Qingyun. In terms of personality, that Dongyang Daoist was quite similar to Lu Qingyun.
"Zhaowu Pass has actually been breached?"
Lu Qingyun frowned, not pleased to hear about Changyang Daoist, but instead immediately sensing bad news.
The nine passes in the northern part of the Great Zhao Kingdom are all located in treacherous terrain and are heavily guarded. Each of them is guarded by a Grand Cultivator who has reached the peak of Qi Refining and is equipped with an array.
Now that Zhaowu Pass has been breached by the Demonic Sect, how far behind can the other eight passes be?
In fact, is great virtue far away?
"Who says otherwise? I've heard that the general guarding Zhaowu Pass was even the Grand Marshal and General of the Great Zhao Kingdom, and was hailed as the number one rogue cultivator in the Great Zhao Kingdom. Now he has died at the hands of the Demonic Sect. No wonder Daoist Changyang fled to Dade."
Bai Yuechan sighed.
In fact, if we disregard the support from the Yunxia Sect, the cultivators of Dade are far weaker than those of Dazhao. After all, Dazhao has second-tier spiritual veins, while the best spiritual veins in Dade are only first-tier.
If the Great Zhao falls one day, the Great De will probably not be far behind.
Thinking of this, the two of them remained silent for a long time.
Bai Yuechan was pondering the future of the Bai family, while Lu Qingyun was considering applying for a transfer to a safer country.
If one can obtain spiritual essence, that would be good, but if things are impossible, life is still the most important thing.
"Speaking of which, how could Zhaowu Pass, with its advantageous terrain, have fallen so quickly? Could it be that the Demonic Sect has actually deployed Foundation Establishment cultivators?"
Lu Qingyun pondered for a moment and then asked.
He had already made a decision: once the Qingchi Demon Sect sent a Foundation Establishment cultivator to appear on the battlefield, he would immediately apply for a transfer away from Pingyang Market.
If the sect does not allow it, he will not stay here even if he has to escape.
"No, it was not. It was just that someone within the Great Zhao betrayed them, poisoned that general, destroyed the formation, and opened the gates of Zhaowu Pass."
"It wasn't until the news of the fall of Zhaowu City spread that we learned that the Demonic Sect had already infiltrated the central government of the Great Zhao Dynasty. They even used a vicious method to transform themselves into the appearance of that general's wife, making it virtually impossible to guard against."
Bai Yuechan shared some good news.
However, Lu Qingyun remained slightly wary.
He still remembered that back on Lingzhi Peak, that demonic cultivator had transformed into his dark-skinned senior brother and ambushed Elder Chu, forcing him to leave Lingzhi Peak and come to Pingyang Market.
Fortunately, he hardly interacts with anyone, so he doesn't need to worry about being attacked by someone he knows for the time being.
Lu Qingyun asked a few more questions to confirm the reliability of Changyang Daoist.
Just then, Bai Yuechan suddenly changed the subject, looking him straight in the eye.
"Brother Lu, are you truly unwilling to become a retainer of my Bai family? This does not conflict with your status as a disciple of the Yunxia Sect."
"If Brother Lu wants anything, Yuechan will do her best to provide it for you, as long as it is within her power."
"Miss Bai should know my feelings."
Lu Qingyun shook his head and closed his eyes.
The Bai family made a fortune during the years of drought in Dade thanks to the rice seeds he provided, with their annual income increasing several times over compared to the past.
Their relationship quickly warmed up as a result.
Over the years, Bai Yuechan had hinted at her feelings to him many times, and even subtly offered herself to him, but he never agreed.
"Yuechan should have known Brother Lu's answer long ago."
Bai Yuechan lowered her head in disappointment and murmured.
It seems that Bai Yuechan's situation within the Bai family is not optimistic.
Lu Qingyun raised his eyes slightly. Even with the huge benefits brought by the spirit rice, it was not enough to quell the internal strife within the Bai family.
Because the old man in the Bai family is quite old.
Although his family's cultivation technique, "Mysterious Frost Devouring Flame Technique," is not as fast as the Zheng family's "Crimson Fiend Melting Lotus Scripture," it has a special feature: it can pass on one's cultivation to younger generations who are also practicing the same technique.
Whoever obtains Old Master Bai's cultivation level will immediately advance to the half-step Foundation Establishment stage and gain twenty-five years of lifespan.
Therefore, how could the two branches of the Bai family not fight each other?
Just when Lu Qingyun thought Bai Yuechan had given up, she suddenly seemed to have made up her mind and said softly:
"However, Yuechan has heard that the Ancient Tree Longevity Technique has a secret cultivation method that can enhance the cultivation of both parties. Brother Lu, is that true?"
Why is Bai Yuechan asking this?
Lu Qingyun's expression froze slightly, and his breath hitched.
Looking into Bai Yuechan's tender eyes, his mind raced, but he forced himself to remain calm.
"That is indeed true."
"I wonder if Yuechan would like Brother Lu to help me with my cultivation? Is that possible?"
Bai Yuechan loosened her clothes, her fair skin pressing against Lu Qingyun's. She bit her lip slightly and pleaded pitifully, "Brother Lu, next spring, Grandpa will decide who will pass on his skills. Please, don't refuse me, okay?"
"Yuechan, you don't need to take responsibility for me..."