Chapter 365: Planning for the Birth of a Baby

After the test, Lu Changan put away the quasi-fourth-level supernatural peacock puppet.

This puppet consumes far more resources than the same level, almost exhausting the best puppet refining materials in recent years. As a result, the third-level top assassin puppet that was crippled in the Ancient Nether Palace has not yet been repaired.

This investment is worth it. Apart from the fourth-level blue-armored puppet, Lu Changan has another powerful helper.

As for the other third-level and upper-level puppets, Lu Changan plans to incorporate them into the puppet military formation system.

The puppet military formation theoretically has the ability to cross levels, but it has considerable limitations and has almost no mobility.

The advantage is that he is good at positional warfare, and the effect is better when combined with formations.

If you want to deal with Nascent Soul, the cornerstone of the puppet army must be at least four late-stage third-order puppets.

Lu Changan is still two short of that. Even at his current level, he still needs to accumulate some years.

Of course, the supernatural peacock or blue-armored puppet can fight alone, or can be used as the core and integrated into the puppet army to enhance the latter's power.

"The strength of the Peacock Puppet is only slightly inferior to me, and it can basically replace my duty of protecting Daoist Lu."

An afterimage appeared in front of him, the green-armored puppet's eyes were filled with ghost fire, and Master Wei's tone was filled with relief.

"In the next ten years, I kindly ask you to travel abroad, which may help the puppet spirit to sublimate and transform."

Lu Changan pondered for a moment: "Lu will not stop Wei Puppet Master's wish. However, when going out to practice, it is best to stay close to the Yunxia Sect's influence and not to leave too far."

In the past few decades, the puppet spirit of the blue-armored puppet has been nurtured by the second life possession and has grown faster than expected.

Now it is estimated that in another ten years, there will be no progress.

Master Wei went out to practice in order to prepare the ground in advance, increase his understanding, and promote the sublimation of the puppet spirit.

The puppet spirit transforms into the fourth level. This step is very critical.

With good luck, success may come naturally.

If it doesn't go well, it may stagnate for a hundred years, or even fail to succeed for life.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Lu, the Yunxia Sect's influence is tens of thousands of miles away, which is enough for me to gain experience and understanding. Besides, every one or two years, I need Fellow Daoist Lu to re-inject his spirit."

Master Wei said happily.

Afterwards, many details were discussed one by one.

During the journey, Puppet Master Wei collected useful information for fellow Taoist Lu and left his contact information.

In the evening of that day, Puppet Master Wei quietly left Yunxia Sect and went out for training.

Lu Changan is not worried about losing this puppet.

As a fourth-level puppet, the second life possessed by Lu Changan has a far-reaching sensing distance.

However, the entire Dayu Kingdom has a vast territory, accounting for 60% of the area of ​​the Wei Dao Alliance.

Therefore, Lu Changan only limited his influence to those around the Yunxia Sect.

The Yunxia Sect's sphere of influence, including affiliated forces, covers more than half of the Liang Kingdom.

…

Two years later.

The outside world has finally concluded about the life and death of True Lord Yunlan.

Those major forces and intelligence organizations confirmed the death of True Lord Yunlan.

True Lord Zixia did not deny this matter, and the soul lamp in the ancestral hall was also extinguished in due course during this period.

Now that the situation in Yunxia Sect is stable, she doesn't have to hide it deliberately.

Although Lu Changan didn't know the inside story, he also guessed some of the truth.

Fairy Zixia had probably already confirmed the Taoist monk's death, but she just kept it secret and squandered the soul lantern in the ancestral hall.

"If the controller of an ordinary cultivating force has only one widow left, he will inevitably attract the greedy covetousness of jackals and tigers."

"However, this is a Nascent Soul Nvzhenjun, and there is a fourth-level holy beast guarding the sect."

Lu Changan understood that as long as he and Lord Diyan supported True Lord Zixia and were not deceived by external things, the Yunxia Sect would be very stable.

Not long after, Zixia Zhenjun arranged a low-key funeral for the deceased Taoist companion.

Within the sect, only some direct monks were involved in this matter.

Zhenjun Zixia's low-key handling was to minimize the negative impact of the Taoist companion's death on the sect.

Lu Changan was a special case. As an elder, he came to the scene and witnessed the funeral of the true king.

In front of the magnificent mausoleum.

"The tomb of the fifteenth generation Supreme Elder of the Yunxia Sect, 'Zhenjun Yunlan'."

A handsome and handsome man in white clothes, with a hint of weirdness in the complex emotions in his eyes.

This person is none other than Hu Ang, the registered disciple that True Lord Zixia took in two years ago.

Perhaps due to the guidance of True Monarch Nascent Soul, Hu Ang's cultivation speed is very fast, surpassing most high-grade spiritual roots, and has reached the peak of the foundation building stage.

…

Two months later.

In the sky above a third-level spiritual cave in Yunxia Sect, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth roared, gathering like a tide.

Seven days later, the aura clouds with a radius of several miles took shape stably, and under the pressure of heaven and earth, they faintly surrounded the rhythm of the avenue.

"The elixir-forming atmosphere of the Half-Step Golden elixir?"

This scene made many Jiedan masters in the door look at him with surprise.

"It is rare to see someone with the above-mentioned spiritual roots achieve a half-step golden elixir."

"Hu Ang is indeed a leader of the new generation in the lineage of the former Sect Leader Hu.

"No wonder the Supreme Elder made an exception and accepted him as a disciple."

Thinking of Hu Ang's background and footwork, the monks in the sect accepted it naturally.

At the main peak of Qingluan Peak, Lu Changan also paid attention to the alchemy phenomenon above the mountain gate.

He was just slightly surprised.

The top-grade spiritual roots come from the lineage of Sect Leader Hu, and he is also a disciple of True Monarch Yuanying. It is not surprising that he has achieved such an achievement.

What's more, Yunxia Sect's luck has been steadily increasing for many years now.

"This son may have the benefit of the sect's luck."

Lu Changan nodded secretly.

As the lucky star of the sect, it has taken root for decades and indeed brought good luck.

A few years before Hu Ang, Yunxia Sect gave birth to the "Huadu Zhenren" who had achieved the Jindan Great Cultivation.

Yunxia Fairy's adopted son and direct disciple Jiang Haoran also successfully formed the Immortal Golden Pill.

Half a day later.

The Jindan atmosphere in the sky dissipated steadily.

On that day, the news that Hu Ang had formed a half-step Jindan spread throughout the sect.

Zixia Zhenjun was surprised and came out of retreat early.

Outsiders did not know that she had given little guidance to Hu Ang's cultivation, mainly because of this boy's personal fortune.

…

Half a month later, Yunxia Sect sent out invitations and held a high-profile Jindan celebration for Hu Ang.

The Hu family actually did not want to make such a big fuss.

This was deliberately done by Zixia Fairy.

Hu Ang's Jindan celebration was held in the same year as Yunlan Zhenjun's funeral, which was considered an alternative "bringing good luck".

Lu Changan was invited to attend Hu Ang's Jindan celebration and presented a gift.

In Yunxia Sect, Lu Changan and the Hu family are considered "kin".

A year ago, Xiao Qingshan, the steward of the main peak, married a female foundation-building cultivator of the Hu family as his co-wife, enjoying the happiness of having two wives.

Xiao Qingshan and his wife Si Lu were in love and had a harmonious relationship. He originally did not want to take a concubine, but he did not dare to disobey Elder Xiang's wishes.

Fortunately, his Taoist partner Si Lu was more considerate and finally cooperated with him to marry Hu's daughter, Hu Lirong.

"Elder Xiang is here, and my humble house is bright and glorious."

Hu Ang greeted him with a smile and personally invited Lu Changan to enter the newly relocated third-level Lingfeng Cave Mansion.

Lu Changan exchanged a few words with Hu Ang and was arranged to be the chief of the inner hall.

During the Dan-forming celebration, the visitors from various forces did not have Yuanying Zhenjun to participate. Generally, they sent Jinzhendan cultivators or fake Dan Zhenren to come.

Among them, the representative of the Dayu Royal Family, "Princess Zhiwei", was considered a half-acquaintance of Lu Changan.

At the transformation ceremony of the rock rat, Yu Yuanjin had intended to match Lu Changan with his niece.

Princess Zhiwei has an elegant temperament, wearing a long palace dress, long black hair, and a white veil on her face, revealing her beautiful face.

Among the outsiders who came to give gifts, this woman has the most noble status and is highly respected and sought after.

However, Princess Zhiwei did not say a word to the young real people around her, but only looked up to Lu Changan and took the initiative to talk.

This woman's every frown and smile, bright and shining, elegant and beautiful, pleasing to the eye.

Lu Changan noticed that Princess Zhiwei was much closer to him this time, and there were many hints in her smile.

For example, if Lu Changan married a royal lady, he would get real help in the key resources of forming a baby in the future.

In addition, the royal treasury has top-grade puppet refining treasures, and even has a full set of resources for refining fourth-level puppets.

Lu Changan couldn't help but feel a little moved when he heard it.

It is undeniable that the conditions offered by the royal family are better than those of the Yunxia Sect.

Once he agrees, he can have a beautiful royal lady and a bright future.

"In fact, there are many examples of our royal family's cultivators marrying disciples from aristocratic families and sects. If Elder Xiang becomes the royal son-in-law, it does not conflict with his current status as a guest elder of the Yunxia Sect."

Princess Zhiwei's dark eyes were bright and bright, and there seemed to be tenderness and expectation in her implicitness.

She looked at the bald young man in a blue robe. She used to think that he was a bit rustic, but now she likes him more and more.

According to the secret intelligence of the royal family, Elder Xiang's puppet master skills may be hidden and stronger than the outside world imagines.

This person may have the hope of becoming a quasi-fourth-level or even fourth-level puppet master.

Even without the fourth-level sacred beast Di Yanjun, Elder Xiang is worth recruiting by the royal family.

At this time, Lu Changan sensed a subtle sense of prying, from the cautious consciousness of a certain female Zhenjun.

Princess Zhiwei has a secret treasure in her hand, so she is not afraid of the early stage of the Nascent Soul's consciousness.

True Lord Zixia cannot hear her voice transmission, and normal speech is not protected.

Lu Changan coughed lightly, without voice transmission, and whispered:

"True Lord Zixia has been kind to my family and has taken good care of me for many years. I have no other thoughts."

Even if the conditions offered by the royal family are better, Lu Changan has no intention of marrying.

As a giant force in the Central Region, the Dayu Royal Family is unfathomable, and there are more than one in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

Lu Changan does not want to join such a force, which is easy to expose his own secrets.

The benefits promised by the royal family must be paid at a corresponding price.

On the contrary, staying in Yunxia Sect, life and freedom are more guaranteed.

Moreover, True Lord Zixia treats him well, and he is kind to him and Di Yanjun.

Lu Changan only needs to cultivate to the peak of the Golden Core in Yunxia Sect step by step, and then he can impact the Nascent Soul. There is no need to make trouble and disrupt the plan.

True Lord Zixia, who was eavesdropping secretly, pursed his lips slightly and felt satisfied when he heard Lu Changan's refusal.

"Friend Xiang is a reliable person with a firm heart. This True Lord is indeed good at judging people."

True Lord Zixia thought to himself that he would give Elder Xiang more responsibilities in the future and give him more generous treatment and rewards.

Lu Changan's refusal again made Princess Zhiwei feel uneasy. The white veil on her face concealed her anger and displeasure.

The celebration was not over yet, and the royal princess left Yunxia Sect in advance.

In the clouds outside the mountain gate.

Princess Zhiwei sat on the gorgeous cloud crown, frowning slightly, with a puzzled look on her face.

Her stunning beauty, royal status, and the temptation of huge profits could not make Xiang Dalong waver in the slightest.

"What exactly does Elder Xiang want? What is there about Yunxia Sect that can compare with the generous conditions of the royal family?"

She couldn't help but murmur.

"Could it be that Xiang Dalong is attracted to the most beautiful Fairy Zixia..."

Princess Zhiwei's eyes suddenly shone, as if she had found the truth in the fog.

He also found the reason for his failure.

In terms of talent, cultivation, and beauty, no matter how arrogant she is, she still feels inferior to Fairy Zixia.

He does not mean that.

…

A few days after the elixir knotting celebration.

True Lord Zixia announced the news and accepted Hu Ang as his official disciple, which was regarded as fulfilling his previous promise.

Hu Ang's talent and potential fully qualified him to become his direct disciple.

The half-step immortal golden elixir has great hope of achieving the elixir-forming major repair, and can be independently responsible for it in the future.

If there are enough opportunities and a strong will, attacking the Nascent Soul will not be much worse than the Immortal Golden Pill.

When Hu Ang paid homage to his master, Fairy Zixia noticed the enthusiasm in the boy's eyes. In addition to respect, there was also a hint of hidden admiration.

The unparalleled and magnificent True Monarch Zixia did not take this to heart.

Many young monks in this sect regard her as the goddess of the Nine Heavens, the fairy in their dreams, and many admire her.

Even Elder Xiang, who is ascetic as a womanizer, occasionally expresses appreciation, let alone an ordinary male cultivator.

…

More than half a year later.

Lu Changan is over three hundred and sixty years old.

"In another twenty years, we will almost be able to reach the peak of the golden elixir."

In the cave training room, Lu Changan opened his eyes, his face was calm.

Compared with the urgency of reaching this stage in the second life, this life is neither urgent nor impatient.

The main reason is that I have enough longevity and there is no pressure on time.

Even if you reach the peak of the golden elixir, you still have plenty of time to polish your realm and prepare for the birth of a baby.

What's more, Lu Changan had already planned many key resources for promotion to Nascent Soul in the late Jindan period.

The baby-shaped spiritual creature possesses the superior Ziwu breeze.

The treasure of tribulation, the [Thunder Bead] used by the Earth Rock Rat to transform, was saved back then and can still be used after repair.

For the elixir to assist the Heart Demon Tribulation, Lu Changan had the Shangqing Dan that he had redeemed back then, although it was not as good as the superior Heart Tribulation Thunder Knot Infant Spirit.

"Nowadays, the main lack of advanced Infant Transformation Pills. The spiritual items need to be strengthened, secondarily."

Unknowingly, Lu Changan had gathered a considerable part of his resources for childbirth.

For Huaying Dan, he just didn't have the main ingredient, but he got two or three auxiliary ingredients.

It is simply unrealistic to get the Infant Transformation Pill in Yunxia Sect.

After Master Yunqing failed to conceive a baby, the Yunxia Sect did not have a second complete resource for conceiving a baby within a hundred years.

The Tianying fruit cultivated in the forbidden area inside the gate is far from mature.

Although Zixia Zhenjun has a good relationship with him, it is unlikely that he will fully support him. At most, he will provide a little convenience, which is similar to that of Earth Rock Rat at that time.

"Wait until the puppet army formation is formed, or the puppet spirit is promoted to the true fourth level, and then the strength is strengthened to the limit, and then we can go out to plan the Infant Transformation Pill."

Lu Changan has his own considerations and plans for the future of having a baby.

With his current strength, he can also go out to collect Huaying Dan resources and hire people to refine the elixir.

But there's no need to rush it.

Sufficient longevity is one thing.

Secondly, there are still variables in the stable situation of Yunxia Sect.

Lu Changan and Diyanjun are the key factors.

As a neutral force, the royal family mainly focuses on wooing people.

The hostile forces of Yunxia Sect cannot be so harmonious.

If you want to go out to collect the materials for Huaying Dan and improve efficiency, you have to travel across countries and multiple power camps. The journey is long and there are inevitably some hidden dangers.

Therefore, Lu Changan will have to wait at least another ten years before making a decision based on the situation.

"It's strange that when Jing Wufeng gave birth to a baby, he didn't hear about the plans for the 'Infant Transformation Pill'."

Lu Changan couldn't help but think of Lord Jing Tianzhen.

He had paid attention to Jing Wufeng's information and had not heard any rumors about searching for the Infant Transformation Pill.

When this happens, either Jing Wufeng kills the old monster Nascent Soul in the Ancient Nether Palace and directly obtains the Infant Transformation Pill, or the most critical main medicine.

Or, this person didn't use the Infant Transformation Pill at all.

Lu Changan got a rumor from Tinghai Pavilion's related memories.

It is said that the Huaying Pill was born in the Middle Ages, and in even more ancient times, there was no such pill at all.

In some ancient and inherited forces in Tianheng Continent, there are advanced alternatives to the Infant Transformation Pill, which may be more effective and have no effect of erysipelas.

…

one year later.

Lu Changan initially repaired the damaged assassin puppet.

In the next ten years, the preset team for the puppet army formation will be assembled first, so that they can deal with the True Monarch Nascent Soul in positional battles.

On this day, the alarm bell sounded in the sect hall, three times in a row.

"When the bell rings three times, the sect will encounter certain crises and troubles. The highest number, nine times, means catastrophe."

Lu Changan looked calmly and looked in the direction of the sect's meeting hall.

The new sect leader "Zhenren Xuefeng" summoned several elders to discuss matters without disturbing the Supreme Elder.

As a guest elder, Lu Changan never interfered in sect affairs, and Xuefeng Sect Master did not invite him.

Lu Changan has his own intelligence source:

One is Xiao Qingshan. As an outstanding disciple that the Xiao family has cultivated, he has a wide network of connections within the family.

The second is the Wei Puppet Master who went out for training, as well as other puppet clones.

That night, Xiao Qingshan reported the situation to Lu Changan.

"Elder Xiang, it is said that there was a fight in our third-level spiritual mine 'Tengling Mine' a few days ago. The elder who was guarding the middle-stage pill formation was injured, one fake pill and one person were damaged, and several foundation-building monks were injured..."

"Tengling Mine? Is it the third-level spiritual mine that is in dispute with the Ye family?"

Lu Changan frowned slightly, feeling that this matter was not simple.

Tengling Mine is the highest-grade spiritual mine industry under the name of Yunxia Sect, which contributes a lot of raw materials for refining magic weapons.

The most rare ore essence can even be used to refine Yuanying-level magic weapons.

In recent years, Zixia Zhenjun has improved his cultivation and sought the best magic weapons to become a veteran Yuanying as soon as possible.

Tengling Mine is a controversial mineral resource. It is on the edge of Yunxia Sect and close to the Ye family.

The "Tie Family", a cultivation family affiliated with Yunxia Sect, was the first to discover and excavate this spiritual mine and secretly excavated it for many years.

Later, Yunxia Sect discovered this matter and cooperated with the Tie Family to develop the spiritual vein mine cave and reached a private share.

Yunxia Sect naturally occupied the majority of the distribution and enjoyed 90% of the benefits.

This matter left contradictions and hidden dangers.

At that time, some high-level members of the Tie Family were dissatisfied and defected to the neighboring Ye Family.

This gave the Ye Family an opportunity to intervene and wanted to obtain 30% of the benefits.

The Ye Family is one of the four major cultivation families in Dayu.

However, the royal family at that time temporarily suppressed the Ye family in order to win over the Yunxia Sect, which had surrendered.

At that time, the Ye family was in a relatively weak period, so they tolerated this matter, accepted some compensation from the Yunxia Sect, and did not continue to make trouble.

In recent years, the Ye family has entered a strong period again, with two veteran Yuanying, both of whom are in their prime.

On the other hand, Yunlan Zhenjun, a veteran Yuanying of the Yunxia Sect, died.

Fairy Zixia was inferior in fighting, and Diyanjun was also a new demon king, neither of them could compare with the veteran Yuanying.

With the support of the Ye family, a part of the Tie clan members who split off set up their own sects and gave birth to Jindan Zhenren, who was even more powerful.

The Tie clan, which belongs to the sphere of influence of the Ye family, wants to conquer the Tie clan territory on the Yunxia Sect side, including the spiritual mine assets that were lost that year.

"Historical legacy, complicated disputes."

Lu Changan made a brief calculation and found that there was a promoter behind this matter, and there was a higher-level divination sky curtain to cover it.

In essence, this is a game between the Ye family and the Yunxia Sect.

Today, the Ye family is strong and the Yunxia Sect is weak. The situation is different from the past.

The Ye family must take back the disputed spiritual mine interests and at least get a share.

…

The next morning.

Lu Changan was summoned by Zixia Zhenjun and went to the cave house on Zixia Peak.

The main hall of the cave house.

Fairy Zixia was angry, and the power of Yuanying Zhenjun fluctuated, exuding a sense of oppression like a surging wave.

For the first time, Lu Changan felt the aura of killing from this female Zhenjun. Her gorgeous starry eyes and sharp and cold gaze seemed to be able to freeze people.

Zixia Zhenjun calmed down and looked at the Jindan elder who had a good relationship with her and whose strength was second only to her.

Her starry eyes softened a little, and her red lips opened slightly:

"Elder Xiang, this time in the battle of Tengling Mine, the third-level formation was broken, and a batch of fine third-level spiritual mines were looted. It is suspected that there is a mysterious Jindan master behind it. Otherwise, as the defending party, the cultivators of our sect would not be easily defeated and suffer such heavy losses."