Chapter 226: The Flame of Hope, Zhao Qingqing's Current Situation!

"Hehehe——"

Lu Ping'an felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, his heart was beating "boom boom boom", and he felt suffocated.

Moreover, the light in his body was like a river, filled with an indescribable will oppression, almost pressing him down.

But his father's words, the word "persistence", made him grit his teeth and hold on.

Because from childhood to adulthood, his father had never spoken to him in such a serious tone.

This was the first time his father spoke to him in a serious tone, asking him to hold on!

Although he was honest, he was not stupid!

He knew that his father must have a deep meaning when he talked to him about this today!

This is a test!

His father's test of him!

So, he must hold on and not let his father down!

"It seems that at most he has a sixth-grade spiritual root."

Lu Changsheng looked at the light ball in his son Lu Ping'an's body, which was getting brighter and brighter, accompanied by a mysterious feeling, and he exhaled lightly.

He could see that Lu Ping'an was almost at his limit.

"For a mortal to have a sixth-grade spiritual root is already pretty good."

Lu Changsheng muttered in his heart.

Knowing that the Hope Gu has a sixth-grade spiritual root, it is normal for it to have a lower-grade spiritual root.

It is already pretty good for Lu Pingan to have a sixth-grade spiritual root.

Moreover, through the system, he knows that the real power of the Hope Gu is not to open the mind of mortals and give birth to spiritual roots!

But, if you have hope in your heart, miracles will happen!

As long as the fire of hope in the host's heart is not extinguished, the Hope Gu will be able to burst out with power, stimulate potential, and fight for a ray of hope!

Whether facing desperate situations, strong enemies, or breaking through realms, it can have a certain effect!

Otherwise, a Heavenly Spirit Gu can only open the mind and give birth to spiritual roots, which seems ordinary.

"Hehehe——"

Lu Pingan clenched his fists tightly, and on his cheeks and arms, blue veins bulging like little snakes emerged.

As the spiritual roots were upgraded from lower to middle grade, the light in his body became brighter, like the sun, almost penetrating his body.

The bones all over his body were crackling.

It seemed that his meridians, flesh and blood were all destroyed, suffocating him and making it difficult for him to breathe.

As if he would die if he continued like this!

At the same time, there was a gentle spring breeze blowing through his body and mind.

He was exhausted physically and mentally, and felt lazy. He wanted to empty his body and mind and choose to give up.

"Lu Ping'an!"

A girl in black appeared in his mind and shouted loudly.

It seemed that she was asking him to give up and not to continue to persist.

The fear of death!

Instinctive laziness!

Began to fill and permeate his heart.

"I can't hold on any longer."

The tense body and mind seemed to give up at this moment.

But as soon as this thought came out, it was like a thunderbolt that woke Lu Ping'an up.

No!

I can't give up!

This is my father's test!

I have to persist!

Hold on!

This may be related to my immortal fate!

Lu Ping'an gritted his teeth and persisted.

At this moment, deep in his heart, his yearning for immortal cultivation was eager to be stimulated.

Pain and laziness, persistence and obsession, made his body and mind constantly fight.

"Hmm?"

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised to see Lu Ping'an still gritting his teeth and persisting.

It stands to reason that the other party has reached the limit of achieving the sixth-grade spiritual root.

I didn't expect that he could still grit his teeth and persist.

It seems that his son has good perseverance.

"Boom!"

A mysterious throbbing spread.

He knew that Lu Ping'an's spiritual root had been upgraded to the fifth grade.

At this moment, the light in Lu Ping'an's body also exploded.

It made him feel like he was soaking in a hot spring, warm, his heartstrings relaxed, his pores dilated, and a layer of dirt was discharged from his body.

This process seems very long, but it is actually very short.

The whole process took less than a cup of tea.

"Dad, what's going on?"

Lu Ping'an came back to his senses and was stunned.

Looking at his palm, the father in front of him.

It seemed that the pain and the picture before were all illusions.

Now the whole person is light, comfortable and full of strength.

He knew that his martial arts had just taken another step forward.

From the Xiantian Grandmaster who had just broken through, he broke through to the Xiantian Grandmaster.

That is, the peak of martial arts.

But he felt that what his father did to him just now should not be as simple as breaking through the realm of martial arts.

"Nothing, you actually have spiritual roots, but it was not detected before."

"Come back to Qingzhu Mountain with me later."

Lu Changsheng flicked his finger and cast a cleaning spell to clean up the dirt on his son's body.

Unexpectedly, using the hope poison also stimulated Lu Ping'an's potential, allowing him to take martial arts one step further.

Now, martial arts has been reached by Lu Ping'an.

However, the strength of this Xiantian Grandmaster is really ordinary.

It is equivalent to a cultivator's minor success in body refining.

It just has an extra innate qi.

"What, I have spiritual roots!?"

When Lu Ping'an heard this, he was stunned, with surprise and disbelief on his face.

He didn't expect that he actually had spiritual roots.

But thinking about the situation just now, he looked at his father and said, "Dad, is my spiritual root the one you just mentioned?"

"If you have spiritual roots, when we get to Qingzhu Mountain, I will teach you how to cultivate immortality."

Lu Changsheng stood up, patted his son's broad shoulders and said.

"Yes, Dad, I know."

Hearing this, Lu Ping'an pursed his lips and said in a deep voice.

Although he didn't know much about cultivating immortality.

But he also knew a thing or two.

Giving birth to spiritual roots is an act against the will of heaven.

Today, no matter what, I have spiritual roots, but they have not been detected before.

"Well, the five elements of the spiritual roots are the same, which is good."

Lu Changsheng's palm fell on Lu Ping'an's shoulder, and his spiritual consciousness and magic power wandered in his body to check his spiritual roots.

Everyone's spiritual roots have all five elements.

But most of them are higher in one item.

So everyone will choose to practice according to the spiritual root with the highest attribute.

And Lu Ping'an's spiritual roots, all five elements are the same, all just reached the fifth level.

This spiritual root attribute, if you practice the "Five Stars Stars Life and Death Sword Classic" in the "Seven Stars Great Freedom Sword Classic", the effect is very good.

"Dad, what is my spiritual root?"

Lu Ping'an looked at his father and asked curiously.

He knew that spiritual roots are divided into nine grades.

So he was a little curious about his spiritual roots.

"Well, your spiritual roots are seventh grade."

Lu Changsheng thought about it and said aloud.

Although the fifth grade spiritual root, in his opinion now, is not high.

But relatively speaking, it is already quite high.

So let's talk about a lower spiritual root.

"Seventh grade."

Lu Pingan nodded when he heard this, and he didn't feel disappointed.

In his opinion, having spiritual roots and being able to cultivate immortals is already very satisfying.

His father only had ninth grade spiritual roots, and he has achieved what he has today step by step.

I have seventh grade spiritual roots, so why should I be dissatisfied!

As long as I work hard, I will definitely be able to make a name for myself in the world of cultivating immortals in the future!

After resolving Lu Pingan's matter, Lu Changsheng did not publicize it.

He just told his wife Lu Lanshu that he had just found out that his son Lu Pingan had spiritual roots.

It should be that he didn't detect it when he was a child, or the spiritual roots were hidden, so he was going to take him back to Qingzhu Mountain.

"What, Pingan has spiritual roots!?"

Lu Lanshu was stunned when she heard this, and felt like she was hit by a pie in the sky.

She knew that her son had no spiritual roots, so she always wanted her son to take charge of the secular Lu family.

But her son was not interested in this aspect, and he was a bit lacking in ideas, which gave her a headache.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng told her that his son had spiritual roots.

She was overjoyed.

"My husband, what you said is true."

Lu Lanshu covered her mouth with both hands and said in a hoarse voice.

"Of course it is true."

"I will let Ping An come back often, and you will see it when the time comes."

Lu Changsheng said softly.

Lu Lanshu was delighted, looked at her son, and told him to listen to his father and Aunt Miaoge.

She knew that Lu Miaoge was the eldest daughter of the Lu family, and her status was extraordinary.

If her son could be valued by several wives in the family, he could live a better life in Qingzhu Mountain.

"Mom, I know, don't worry."

Lu Ping'an responded seriously.

"You are so old, and mom won't say anything to you."

Lu Lanshu looked at her son with a smile, and her heart was full of joy.

She knew that her son had always been liked by Lu Changsheng.

Now that he has spiritual roots, he will definitely not suffer any loss in Qingzhu Mountain.

After a while, she asked Lu Changsheng hesitantly: "Husband, Ping'an has spiritual roots. Ningjing, Anning, Anran. Will they also have spiritual roots?"

These are all her children.

She gave birth to six children for Lu Changsheng in total.

But none of these six children have spiritual roots.

"Let all the children gather in the backyard later, and I will check them again."

Lu Changsheng said after a moment of silence after hearing this.

It is definitely impossible to hide the fact that Lu Ping'an has spiritual roots.

He planned to take Lu Ping'an back to Qingzhu Mountain and tell Lu Lanshu about this, so he didn't want to hide it.

In this case, he will go through all the children in the family again.

Just thinking of these children, there will be expectations at that time, and they will eventually be disappointed, and sighed slightly in his heart.

"Thank you for your hard work, husband."

Lu Lanshu said immediately, and went to inform the news excitedly.

Since he returned to Ruyi County.

Lu Changsheng naturally also met Hong Yi and asked about his son Lu Quanzhen's situation.

But Ruyi Hou told Lu Changsheng that Hong Yi and Lu Quanzhen were on a mission.

He immediately sent a message to Hong Yi.

The next day.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge checked the spiritual roots of all the children in the backyard of the Lu family.

But after the inspection, no one was found to have spiritual roots.

This disappointed the children and several wives and concubines.

Seeing this scene, Lu Ping'an pursed his lips lightly, and his heart was heavy.

It was almost certain that his father Lu Changsheng had spiritual roots.

Thinking of his father's preference for him, he felt a heavy sense of responsibility in his heart.

Lu Changsheng stayed in Ruyi County for five days.

On this day, Hong Yi and Lu Quanzhen came to the Lu Mansion in a dusty manner.

"Congratulations to Senior Lu for breaking through the foundation building."

"The child greets his father and congratulates his father for breaking through the foundation building!"

After the two arrived at the Lu Mansion, they immediately bowed to Lu Changsheng.

"Haha, Brother Hong, we have known each other for so many years, why should we be so formal."

When Lu Changsheng heard Hong Yi's address, he knew that the other party had received the information that he had broken through the foundation.

After all, the Red Leaf Valley Market is near Qingzhu Mountain.

And the Ruyi Marquis Mansion has a store in the Red Leaf Valley Market.

After receiving such news, they will naturally report it back as soon as possible.

"I am being formal, please don't blame me, Brother Lu."

Hong Yi smiled when he heard this.

But his words and actions were still a little restrained, full of respect and awe.

After all, this is a foundation-building major!

He really didn't expect that the farm boy who he looked down on more than 20 years ago has now achieved foundation-building!

The six of them once went to Qingyun Sect to participate in the immortal gate assessment.

Three people joined Qingyun Sect, and three failed.

Lu Changsheng is the person with the worst spiritual root talent among all people.

But now, this person with the worst spiritual root has broken through the foundation-building stage, which really makes him feel that the world is like chess, unpredictable.

But he was also glad that he had chosen to invest in Lu Changsheng.

"Take the pill."

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son Lu Quanzhen.

Seeing that his breath was a little disordered, he should have suffered a little injury.

A bottle of healing pill popped out from the storage bag and asked his son to take it.

"Father, it's just a minor injury. It will be fine after ten days or half a month of recuperation."

Lu Quanzhen took the pill and said respectfully.

"Take it if I tell you to. You don't need to save this money at home."

Lu Changsheng said.

"Brother Lu, this trip is my fault. I went out to capture a robber cultivator and thought it was a sure thing."

"But this person actually has a spirit pet, hiding in the dark, and attacked my nephew Quanzhen."

Hong Yi said hurriedly.

"It's okay. How can you not get hurt in normal times?"

"This kind of thing can also teach you a lesson."

Lu Changsheng waved his hand after hearing this.

Then he asked Lu Quanzhen to go and treat his injuries.

"I'll take my leave."

Lu Quanzhen heard this and knew that his father should have something to talk to Hong Yi, so he took his leave immediately.

Immediately, Lu Changsheng took out the wine and chatted with Hong Yi, asking about his son Lu Quanzhen's performance in the past two years.

He also asked about some of the Lu family's situation.

In the face of this, Hong Yi naturally did not dare to hide it, and told all about Lu Quanzhen's performance over the years.

He said that at the beginning, he did not dare to let Lu Quanzhen do anything dangerous, and he just did odd jobs.

But Lu Quanzhen was calm and did everything in an orderly manner.

Later, he began to take charge of some affairs, and they were all in order and handled very well.

In the past six months, he would take Lu Quanzhen to participate in some tasks of arresting robbers and monsters.

Lu Quanzhen also showed courage and strategy, and decisiveness in killing.

"Brother Hong, don't deliberately only pick out the good things to say."

Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows when he heard this.

He knew that his son was precocious and very opinionated.

But he didn't expect that he would be evaluated by Hong Yi in this way.

"Brother Lu, how could I deceive you about this kind of thing."

"My nephew Quanzhen is indeed very good in this regard."

Hong Yi said with a wry smile.

As he said this, he flattered him: "I think it is because of your influence since childhood that my nephew Quanzhen has this side."

"In that case, let him continue to hone his skills with you, Brother Hong, for a few years."

"His mother is worried about him all day long. I was thinking that if he can't adapt, I should go back early and arrange for him to go to the market to take care of the business."

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and said.

He originally thought that if his son Lu Quanzhen performed mediocrely, there would be no need to fight and kill here all the time.

He would go back to Qingzhu Mountain with him and go to Hongye Valley Market to take charge of some affairs.

But his son does have this talent, so he will let him continue to train with Hong Yi.

"Brother Lu, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my nephew Quanzhen!"

Hong Yi raised his glass and said respectfully.

He originally wanted to marry his daughter with spiritual roots to Lu Quanzhen.

But now that Lu Changsheng has broken through the foundation building, he is a little embarrassed to mention this matter.

He planned in his heart that when the time comes, let his daughter work harder and let Lu Quanzhen mention this matter to his father.

"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Hong."

Lu Changsheng nodded, raised his glass to drink, and asked about Hong Yi's current situation.

Others helped him deal with trivial matters, and he would naturally help them solve some problems.

In this way, the two chatted and talked about Li Feiyu, Han Lin, Zhao Qingqing, and Xiao Xiyue.

Li Feiyu has now gone to Qingluan Immortal City. For so many years, except for writing two letters, there has been no contact.

Except for Xiao Xiyue, Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing, Lu Changsheng has no contact.

However, Hong Yi has always kept in touch with Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing, and even has a lot of business dealings with them.

For example, if the two need to collect any materials and information in the sect, they can hand it over to Hong Yi to deal with.

And if Hong Yi has any needs, he will also write to the two to ask, which is also mutually beneficial.

In the process, Hong Yi told Lu Changsheng about their recent situation.

Han Lin has a little talent in refining equipment. Now he is a top-grade equipment refiner with the cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Zhao Qingqing already has the ninth level of Qi Refining and is preparing for the foundation building.

"It seems that in a few years, Fellow Daoist Zhao will also be able to break through the foundation building."

Lu Changsheng said with a smile.

She remembered that Zhao Qingqing had a plant body and was accepted as a disciple by an outer sect elder of Qingyun Sect.

Maybe she can exchange for a foundation building pill and break through the foundation building.

"How can it be that simple."

"A few years ago, Fellow Daoist Zhao asked me to help pay attention to the news of foundation building spiritual objects."

"To show her contribution, she cannot exchange for foundation building pills in the sect, and can only choose to exchange for a 'Vein Protection Pill'."

"At that time, she can only rely on foundation building spiritual objects to impact the foundation building."

Hong Yi shook his head and sighed.

"Oh, doesn't she have a master?"

"Wouldn't Master be able to support and help?"

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised when he heard this.

In the world of immortality, the relationship between master and disciple is not as easy as that between parents.

Therefore, as a master, most of the time he will guide and help his disciples.

"I have heard a little bit about this matter. Fellow Daoist Zhao's master has a grandson who is an inner disciple of the Qingyun Sect."

"She originally accepted Fellow Daoist Zhao as a disciple because she wanted to bring together Fellow Daoist Zhao and her grandson."

"But Fellow Daoist Zhao is unwilling, so the relationship between master and disciple is not good. Otherwise, with the care of the master who is an elder of the outer sect, Fellow Daoist Zhao might be able to exchange for a Foundation Building Pill."

Hong Yi said with emotion.

"Sure enough, no matter where you are, you can't escape the worldly wisdom."

When Lu Changsheng heard this, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

He originally thought that Zhao Qingqing had awakened the body of vegetation and was accepted as a disciple by the elder of the outer sect in charge of the Qingyun Sect Medicine Garden, and that there was hope for foundation building in the future.

Unexpectedly, he still couldn't get away from being so sophisticated and was coveted by others.

After the two chatted for a long time, Hong Yi said goodbye to Lu Changsheng.

Later, Lu Changsheng asked his son Lu Quanzhen whether he was going back with him this time or whether he was going to stay here.

"If Mom sees me injured, I'm afraid she'll talk about it again."

"After some time, the child will return to Qingzhu Mountain to visit his father and mother."

Lu Quanzhen said so.

On weekdays, he is not afraid of anything else but his mother's nagging.

If he saw that he was injured, he would definitely be worried and not allowed to go out.

When the time comes, my mother will cry and say a few words to her father, and maybe his father will agree.

"Okay, you've always been sensible, you can just take care of this yourself."

Lu Changsheng nodded without forcing it.

After saying that, he continued: "If there is anything unsafe in the future, or if you go out to do some tasks, you can take Jiuyou to raid the formation."

"Jiuyou?"

Lu Quan was really stunned.

"It's Xiao Hei."

Lu Changsheng explained.

Because when I brought the Nine Nether Mastiff home, it was purely for playing with my children, so I gave the Nine Nether Mastiff a nickname "Xiao Hei".

Therefore, these children basically do not know the name Jiuyou Mastiff.

"Xiao Hei and I don't seem to be close."

When Lu Quanzhen heard this, he scratched his head and said.

He knew that this spiritual pet raised by his father was very powerful.

But Jiuyou Mastiff is only close to children like Lu Ping'an, Lu Wuyou, and Lu Wuyu who grew up together.

Not very close to him.

"Okay, I'll go talk to it."

Lu Changsheng said.

Take Lu Quanzhen to see Jiuyou Mastiff and make it listen to Lu Quanzhen's words.

At the same time, he took a spirit beast bag and three bottles of spirit feeding pills to Lu Quanzhen.

Let him feed the Nine Nether Mastiff at ordinary times, and put the Nine Nether Mastiff in the spiritual pet bag when he goes out.

"Thank you father!"

Lu Quanzhen immediately raised his hands and said.

After settling everything at home, Lu Changsheng drove the spirit boat and took Lu Miaoge, Lu Ping'an, and several children back to Qingzhu Mountain.