Chapter 469 Family Development, Treasure Box Opening, Golden Elixir Celebration

Chapter 469 Family Development, Treasure Box Opening, Golden Elixir Celebration

Chapter 469 Family Development, Treasure Box Opening, Golden Elixir Celebration (10.7k)
The sea of ​​clouds is surging.

A green shadow passed through the sky, the dragon hummed, and its scales reflected the afterglow of the setting sun, like gilded fire. Fu Changsheng stood on the dragon's head with his hands behind his back, overlooking the mountains below - the once wild Tianlang Mountain has now turned into a majestic fairy city.

On the top of the mountain, nine layers of palaces and pavilions were stacked like swords, and the mountain protection formation was flowing with blood-colored runes, blending with the evil spirit of the earth veins to form a translucent red sky. At the foot of the mountain, the spiritual fields stretched like emerald stairs, and the spiritual plants swallowed and exhaled evil spirits, but there was no evil spirit, but instead a sense of solemn order.

"The changes are significant." Fu Changsheng raised the corners of his lips slightly.

At the mountain gate, sixteen black-armored puppets stood silently, with dark golden poisonous patterns flowing on their armor - they were no longer dead objects, but coexisted with poisonous insects, like living corpses.

"Father."

A cold female voice sounded.

Gan Muwan appeared in front of the steps, with her black hair tied up high, wearing a black robe with gold patterns, and a "housekeeper's order" hanging around her waist. Fifteen years had left no trace on her face, except for her pair of phoenix eyes, which had become increasingly deep, like a knife tempered by cold stars.

Fairy Tianyin followed behind her.

"Reporting to father, Yongqi is currently dealing with spies sent by the Tianyin tribe in the outer area. He is unable to come to greet us. Please forgive me, father."

Fu Changsheng waved his hand.

at this time.

Gan Muwan sensed the majestic aura of Fu Changsheng and her face lit up with joy:
"Congratulations to father for reaching the peak of Purple Mansion. Golden Elixir is expected to be achieved."

A dozen years ago.

Fu Changsheng left Tianlang Mountain, but he was only at the eighth level of the Purple Mansion. In less than 20 years, he broke through one after another, and even the two most difficult levels of the Purple Mansion. This speed of cultivation was not much slower than those old-time geniuses. No wonder the ancestors of Luofeng Mountain were willing to risk their lives to escort the head of the family out:
"Father, please come in."

Gan Muwan led the way in front.

Fu Changsheng's eyes swept across the mountain path - when the monks along the way saw Gan Muwan, they all stepped back and saluted, with awe in their eyes far greater than fear.

"You have really mastered the art of combining kindness and severity." Fu Changsheng smiled.

Gan Muwan lowered her eyes and said, "Tianlang Mountain is located at the border of the two tribes. We have to be ruthless." She suddenly raised her hand and pointed to the northwest, "Look over there."

In the distant canyon, a black Great Wall sits like a giant dragon, with talismans engraved on the top of the wall to suppress evil.

"The Yinsha Great Wall?" Fu Changsheng raised his eyebrows.

"Yes. We learned from the experience of the 100,000 Great Wall in Huainan Prefecture." Gan Muwan's tone was rarely proud. "Ten years ago, the Tianyin tribe sent Jindan to test it, but was repelled by the Great Wall Disha. Since then, they have not dared to come to disturb us again."

"There are 3,700 monks living in the mountain now, 19 of them are in the Purple Mansion Realm, and 16 of them are Gu puppets." Gan Muwan raised her finger, and the puppets all knelt on one knee. "According to your instructions, each puppet has been planted with the 'Mother-Child Heart Linking Gu'. If they rebel, the mother Gu will explode."

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly, and his spiritual sense swept across the entire mountain range.

——The former broken mountain protection formation has now turned into the "Heavenly Wolf Soul Locking Formation", with blood-red patterns and faint wolf howls echoing. On both sides of the mountain road, there are continuous spiritual fields, Yinsha grass and wolf blood vines are growing vigorously, and dozens of Dan Hall disciples are using evil spirits to ripen spiritual medicines with skillful techniques.

"Not bad." Fu Changsheng said lightly, "Better than I thought."

Gan Muwan raised the corners of her lips slightly, but said nothing more, just stepped aside to lead the way.

The three arrived at the meeting hall.

Fu Changsheng sat down in the main seat, Gan Muwan stood at the bottom of the steps, took out a jade scroll from her sleeve, tapped it with her fingertips, and the changes in Tianlang Mountain over the past fifteen years appeared in the void -

"Reporting to Father"

"After Aunt Yu and Fairy Tianyin worked together to transform the mountain protection formation, there is now a tide of evil energy in the formation, which can be used by a hundred cultivators to practice evil-attributed skills at the same time. The Fu family has trained more than 30 "evil cultivators" here, and their combat power far exceeds that of people at the same level."

"also"

"The output of spiritual medicines such as Yin Sha Grass and Wolf Blood Vine has been stable. The Alchemy Hall refines [Blood Sha Pill] and [Wolf Soul Powder] every year. They are not only supplied to the clan, but also sold to the market, which brings in huge profits."

"Before Fourth Aunt left, she opened up the [Evil Beast Taming Area] and tamed the mutant wolf beasts that were captured that year into war beasts. Now there are more than twenty of them that can be used in battle."

“With this mountain protection formation, and my daughter-in-law already skilled in controlling the sixteen Purple Mansions with poisonous insects, I will let Fourth Aunt take the Soul Devouring Insects to Wuzhou Huizhou Prefecture, where more manpower is needed.

In the past fifteen years, we have repelled seven attempts by the Tianyin tribe, killed three Purple Mansion monks, and nearly a hundred foundation-building monks. In actual combat, my daughter-in-law improved the puppet control method, allowing it to attack briefly, with a power comparable to that of an early Jindan attack. "

After listening to this, Fu Changsheng looked deep in his eyes and said, "Mu Wan, you did a great job."

Gan Muwan lowered her eyes and said, "Father, you are too kind. I am just following your plan."

Just saying.

There were heavy footsteps outside the hall. It was Fu Yongqi who had just finished dealing with the chores outside. He strode in, his black armor stained with blood, a long red sword hanging from his waist, and a murderous aura lingering on the blade.

"Master!" He clasped his fists and saluted, his voice loud and clear, "We just wiped out a group of spies from the Tianyin tribe on the outskirts. There were twelve of them, and not a single one escaped!"

Fu Changsheng raised his eyebrows: "Oh? They still don't give up?"

Fu Yongqi sneered: "The Tianyin tribe has tried to attack us many times over the years, and we killed them every time. However, their Jindan Zhenren never moved, because the White Tiger High Priest has launched attacks on their tribe out of the blue over the years, making them miserable and unable to take action at all."

Fu Changsheng nodded: "Very good, the test of the Tianyin tribe can also be a good opportunity to hone the young men of the tribe."

"That's right," Fu Yongqi assured, "Don't worry, Patriarch, with the three of us here, not even a fly can fly into Tianlang Mountain!"

Fairy Tianyin, who had been silent on the side, also stood up at this time. She waved her white hand lightly, and the candlelight in the hall flickered, turning into a three-dimensional array diagram.

"Master, look..." She tapped her fingertips, and the spiritual energy flow of the Heavenly Wolf Mountain within a radius of 100 miles appeared on the formation map. "Over the years, we have not only perfected the 'Heavenly Wolf Soul Locking Formation', but also set up the 'Illusionary Evil Trace Formation' on the periphery. If an enemy attacks, they will enter the illusion before reaching the mountain gate and we can slaughter them at will. So Master, don't worry and go to the Luo family to participate in the Golden Elixir Celebration."

Fu Changsheng nodded approvingly: "Tianyin, your attainments in formations are no less than Qingru's."

Fairy Tianyin smiled softly, covering her lips: "Master, you are too kind. I just took advantage of the geographical advantage of Tianlang Mountain."

Gan Muwan and the other two reported some other matters one after another. Finally, Gan Muwan said:
"Father, you must have been exhausted from the journey. Your daughter-in-law has prepared some special dishes that are just about to be put into the pot. Please move to the dining room."

Fu Changsheng actually wanted to go to the treasure hall. After all, he already had the Tianji Jade that could break the treasure's restrictive light shield.

However, it was hard to refuse the invitation, the treasure was right there and could not escape, so he nodded immediately.

Gan Muwan smiled and said, "Father, wait a moment."

Having said that, he went to the kitchen at a brisk pace.

Gan Muwan stood in front of the stove and tapped her fingertips. Several poisonous insects crawled out from her sleeves and burrowed into the flint under the stove. In an instant, the fire turned from red to green, the temperature rose sharply, and the animal oil in the iron pot sizzled.

"The heat is just right." She whispered, and personally took the spoon and poured the marinated "red-scaled python meat" into the pot. The meat slices curled up when exposed to the heat, and a layer of golden oil quickly appeared on the surface. The rich aroma mixed with the spicy and evil smell spread in the kitchen.

This is the "Stir-fried Python with Evil Flame" unique to the Eastern Wilderness. It requires the use of Yinsha Grass seeds to enhance the flavor. If the heat is not good enough, it will be fishy and astringent and difficult to swallow.

She threw the last handful of "ghost pepper" into the pot, and the flames shot up half a foot high, making her eyebrows and eyes look like a painting, but also revealing a bit of murderous aura.

"Serve."

In the dining room, candlelight flickered.

Fu Changsheng sat in the main seat, while Gan Muwan, Fu Yongqi and Fairy Tianyin sat on both sides.

Dishes were served on the table——

Fried Python with Evil Flame: The python meat is as thin as a cicada's wing, with a red-gold sheen on the surface, and the evil spirit condenses into tiny red threads that flow between the slices of meat.

Yinquan stewed bones: The soup is as dark as ink, but clear enough to let you see the bottom. A few animal bones sink to the bottom of the bowl, and wisps of black mist seep out of the bone marrow, which is invigorating to the smell.

Wolf Blood Vine Cake: A dark red cake with wolf head patterns carved on the surface. It melts in your mouth and has a sweet and fishy taste, but the sweetness is long-lasting.

"Father, try this." Gan Muwan personally served a bowl of Yinquan stewed bones and handed it to Fu Changsheng, "This is a soup made with the Yinsha from the Tianlang Mountain veins. It can warm the purple palace."

Fu Changsheng took it, scooped a spoonful, and the soup went down his throat. It was icy cold, but it turned into a warm current in his chest and abdomen, rushing straight to his dantian. He nodded slightly: "You have a good grasp of the heat."

Gan Muwan raised the corners of her lips slightly.

Fu Yongqi couldn't wait to pick up a large piece of python meat and stuffed it directly into his mouth. He gasped because of the heat, but he still praised vaguely: "Young Madam's cooking skills are even better than Zuixianlou down the mountain!"

Fairy Tianyin smiled softly, covering her lips, "Brother Yongqi, eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you." As she spoke, she turned her wrist, and the golden bells on her fingertips rang softly. An invisible force of energy pushed the wine cup in front of Fu Yongqi to his hand, "Drink some wine, don't choke."

Fu Yongqi glared at her, but still grabbed the wine cup and drank it all. The wine was the Blood Evil Brew specially brewed by the East Wasteland. It was like a knife in the throat and the aftereffect was like fire. He smacked his lips and suddenly pushed the wine pot in front of Fairy Tianyin: "Don't just watch, drink!"

Fairy Tianyin raised her eyebrows: "Why, you want to get me drunk?"

"It's still unclear who will be drinking whom!"

While the two were bickering, Gan Muwan had already prepared the dishes for Fu Changsheng. Her movements were neat and each chopstick was just right, not appearing to be overly attentive, but ensuring that Fu Changsheng could taste the essence of each dish.

"Father," she said softly, "You will leave for the Luo family in three days. Do you need your daughter-in-law to prepare anything?"

Fu Changsheng shook his head: "No need, just guard Tianlang Mountain."

In the dining hall, three rounds of wine were served.

Fu Changsheng put down the jade cup and glanced at the three people sitting below him - Gan Muwan was sitting upright like a pine tree; Fu Yongqi was drinking with Fairy Tianyin, and a little drunkenness was already on his face; Fairy Tianyin was smiling lightly, and the golden bells were gently shaking at her fingertips, as if she was secretly controlling the alcohol to make Fu Yongqi drunk faster.

"Mu Wan." Fu Changsheng suddenly spoke.

Gan Muwan paused and looked up: "Father?"

Fu Changsheng flicked his sleeves, and three jade boxes appeared out of thin air and hung in front of the table.

"You have been instrumental in guarding Tianlang Mountain over the years." He tapped his fingertips, and the first jade box slowly opened, revealing a jet-black insect egg with blood-colored patterns all over the eggshell, which was wriggling slightly like a living thing. "I give you the mother seed of this Nine-turn Heart-eating Gu. I hope it can be successfully hatched and cultivated to maturity in your hands."

Gan Muwan's pupils suddenly shrank.

——Nine-turn heart-eating poison, fourth-level poisonous insect!
According to legend, once this Gu is successfully cultivated and refined, it can devour the soul of a Jindan cultivator, and can even feed back to the host, helping the cultivator to break through!
"Father, this..." Her voice trembled unusually, and a hint of heat flashed in her usually cold eyes.

Fu Changsheng said: "You use Gu to control puppets. Although your method is fierce, it is ultimately limited by the grade of the Gu insect. If this Gu succeeds, you can control not only the sixteen Purple Mansion puppets in Tianlang Mountain, but also more puppets."

Gan Muwan took a deep breath and took the jade box with both hands. Her fingertips turned slightly white due to the force. "My daughter-in-law...will definitely live up to my father's gift!"

Fu Changsheng nodded and turned his gaze to Fu Yongqi.

"Yongqi."

Fu Yongqi, who was drinking from the jar, suddenly choked and put it down in a hurry: "Master!"

The second jade box opened, revealing a white bone blade with bloody murderous aura wrapped around it. As soon as it appeared, the temperature of the entire dining hall dropped sharply, and the candlelight condensed into ice crystals!

"This is the 'Blood Evil Bone Blade' obtained by Xuan Xiao Sect." Fu Changsheng flicked his fingertips, and the bone blade hummed, with a fierce aura. "You are practicing the 'Blood Evil Blade Sutra', and this blade is just right for you."

Fu Yongqi's eyes widened, his Adam's apple rolled, and after a long while he managed to utter, "This, is a quasi-fourth-level magic weapon?!"

Fu Yongqi stood up suddenly, his black armor clanging, and he knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and shouted: "Yongqi thanks the master for the treasure! In the future, I will use this blade to kill all the enemies who come to attack me!"

Fairy Tianyin laughed: "Oh, Brother Yongqi can actually speak sweet words?"

Fu Yongqi's ears turned red, and he glared at her fiercely, but he carefully took the bone blade, touched the blade lovingly, and muttered, "I'm going to sleep with it tonight..."

Fu Changsheng shook his head and laughed, his gaze finally falling on Fairy Tianyin.

"Tianyin."

Fairy Tianyin suppressed her smile and bowed: "Master."

The third jade box opened, revealing a starry array diagram. There seemed to be thousands of stars circulating in the diagram. Upon closer inspection, each star was actually a miniature talisman!
"The fragment of the 'Starry Sky Formation'." Fu Changsheng tapped his fingertips lightly, and a ray of starlight flew out of the formation diagram and sank into the center of Fairy Tianyin's brow. "You are good at formations, and this diagram can make up for the shortcomings of your 'Illusionary Evil Formation'."

Fairy Tianyin trembled all over, and the starlight in her eyes surged. After a while, she came back to her senses. She stroked the formation diagram with her bare hands and murmured, "It turned out to be the inheritance of the ancient Xing Sect... Where did the master find it?"

Fu Changsheng smiled but did not answer.

Fairy Tianyin suddenly took a half step back and performed an ancient ritual solemnly: "Tianyin... thank you, patriarch!" When she looked up, tears seemed to flash in her eyes, "If the patriarch hadn't taken her in, Tianyin would have died in the Yinan tribe. Today I have obtained this formation diagram, and in this life... I am willing to burn my spark for the Fu family!"

The banquet was over.

Fu Changsheng returned to the secret room and then went to the treasure hall quietly.

...

...

On the top of Sirius Mountain, the wind and snow were howling.

The treasure hall still stood on the top of the cliff. The nine-headed blood wolf totem glowed coldly under the moonlight. The wolf-headed stone statues on both sides of the hall door had bloodshot eyes, as if silently watching the visitors.

Fu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, his black robe fluttering, his brows even more gloomy than before.

"It's been more than ten years..." He whispered to himself, his fingertips stroking an ancient jade token - the Tianji Jade.

This item was given by Fu Yongren. The information mentioned that it could reveal the secret of the restriction, but it can only be used once. Once used, the jade order will shatter.

"Today, let's take a look at what secrets this Heavenly Wolf Treasure Hall hides."

He raised his hand and waved, and the tokens of the Sirius Chief and the Great Elder flew out again, blood and light intertwined, and the palace door burst open.

——The hall was still as gloomy as before.

Nine blood-red stone pillars surrounded it, and nine groups of green ghostly fires were suspended, reflecting the nine stone platforms in the center. The forbidden light shield was still flowing, and the blood-red runes were wriggling like living things, as if mocking the futility of the visitor.

Fu Changsheng walked forward slowly, his eyes stern.

"The reason why Brother Jing was able to open the sixth stone platform was because the aura of the Xutian Tower in his body resonated with this restriction."

"But the other eight..."

He lightly tapped the Tianji Jade with his fingertips, and a wisp of mysterious aura overflowed from the jade token, transforming into countless fine runes, and drilled into the first forbidden light shield like a snake.

"Om-"

The light shield trembled, and the blood-colored runes flashed wildly, as if resisting. The cracks on the Tianji Jade also spread, making a slight cracking sound.

"Not enough..." Fu Changsheng frowned slightly and increased the infusion of spiritual power.

"Crack!"

A crack appeared in the Tianji Jade, but the forbidden light shield remained intact.

He snorted coldly and turned to the second stone platform without hesitation.

"Come again!"

The Tianji Jade was activated again, and runes poured into the restriction like a tide.

"boom!"

The light shield trembled violently and the blood-colored runes twisted and deformed, but in the end it was still not broken.

Fu Changsheng's expression remained unchanged as he continued to try the third and fourth...

With each try, the cracks in the Tianji Jade deepened, and the jade gradually became dim, as if it would collapse at any time.

finally--

The seventh stone platform!
The moment the aura of the Tianji Jade collided with the forbidden light shield, the blood-colored rune suddenly stopped, and then slowly dissipated like melting ice and snow!
"It's open!" Fu Changsheng's eyes flashed.

however--

"Crack!"

The Tianji Jade completely shattered, turned into powder, and drifted away from his fingers.

"What a pity..." He whispered, but his eyes were fixed on the box revealed on the stone platform.

The box was completely black, and its surface was engraved with twisted ancient barbarian patterns. A faint low whimpering sound could be heard coming from inside, as if some living creature was sealed inside.

Fu Changsheng gathered a wisp of bloody energy at his fingertips, carved a barbarian battle pattern in the air, and shouted:
"untie!"

"boom!"

The box opened with a sound.

——A dark golden heart lies quietly in the box!

The surface of the heart was covered with blood-colored lines, but it was still beating slowly. Every contraction caused the surrounding spiritual energy to vibrate, as if resonating with the heaven and earth.

"This is... the Heart of the Sirius?!" Fu Changsheng's pupils shrank slightly.

It is rumored that the ancestor of the Heavenly Wolf Tribe was a Heavenly Wolf demon in the false infant state. After his death, his essence and blood did not dissipate, but condensed into a heart, which contained supreme demonic power.

"No wonder the Tianlang tribe would rather die than leave this place..."

"If this thing is refined, it can forge the bloodline of the Heavenly Wolf, and even have a chance to awaken the Heavenly Wolf's magical powers!"

He stretched out his hand to touch it, and his heart suddenly contracted. A violent demonic power surged into his body through his fingertips. His meridians felt as if they were burned by fire, and the pain was unbearable!

"Hmph!" Fu Changsheng snorted coldly, and the spiritual power in his body suppressed it like a torrent, forcing the demonic power back.

The heart seemed to have a spirit and it was trembling slightly, as if in fear.

"You are just a dead thing, and you dare to resist?" He sneered, waved his sleeves, and directly put the Heart of the Sirius into the Five Elements Space to suppress it.

Rumble.

Fu Changsheng walked out of the treasure hall and looked back at the huge bronze door that was slowly closing, his eyes as deep as the abyss.

"There are seven stone platforms left..."

"Wait until I enter the Golden Core stage, and then I'll come and find out!"

He turned and left, his black robe fluttering, and his figure gradually disappeared in the wind and snow.

In front of the treasure hall, two wolf-headed stone statues had blood flashing in their eyes.

After returning to the secret room.

A thought.

Fu Changsheng disappeared in an instant.

...

...

In the five elements space, spiritual energy is as dense as fog.

As soon as Fu Changsheng appeared, a white figure was seen standing in mid-air, with slender fingers flying, and silver lines like chains entwined around the dark golden heart - the Heart of the Sirius.

"Master." Qiu Niang sensed his breath and tilted her head slightly. There was a hint of solemnity between her cold eyebrows. "This thing has violent demonic power. If it is not completely sealed, it may corrode other creatures in the space."

"Yeah." Fu Changsheng nodded, his eyes falling on the heart that was wrapped in layers of silver lines. The heart was still beating, and every tremor caused the silver lines to sway slightly, like a ferocious beast that was unwilling to be trapped.

Qiu Niang tapped her fingertips lightly, and the force of space suddenly contracted, and silver lines formed like a net, completely imprisoning the heart on a jade platform:
"Well, with this jade platform suppressing it, it won't be able to cause any trouble."

"However, the master is cultivating the Nine Heavens Star Art, and has already reached the Great Mastery of Marrow Refining, which conflicts with the properties of this object. If you force it to be refined, it will not only be useless, but may even damage the foundation of the star."

"Yeah." Fu Changsheng nodded.

The Nine Heavens Star Art focuses on drawing the power of the stars to temper the body, and focuses on vastness and purity. However, the Heavenly Wolf Heart contains the fierce power of the ancient demon, which is violent and bloodthirsty.

The two are incompatible.

and so.

This item can only be given as a gift to others.

"Master, who do you want to give this treasure to?" Qiu Niang was still a little curious. After all, it was too boring to be alone in this five elements space.

Fu Changsheng's eyes moved slightly, and a face that was 70% similar to his own appeared in front of him - Fu Yongren, with a strong character and a stubborn look between his brows that refused to admit defeat.

The child was different from others since he was young.

While others covet elixirs and miraculous medicines, he only loves to strengthen his body; while others fear the ferocious monsters and beasts, he dares to go into the mountains alone and fight with wolves.

"The path of physical cultivation requires a person of strong will." Fu Changsheng seemed to be talking to himself.

Qiu Niang understood: "Master, do you want to give this to Ren Ge'er?"

Fu Changsheng did not answer immediately.

He raised his hand and gently stroked the jade table. Under the silver lines, the beating of his heart was as dull as thunder.

"The Heavenly Secret Jade was given by him."

Just a short sentence, but it expresses all the thoughts.

“But the demonic power of this thing is too strong. I remember that Brother Ren is only in the middle stage of Qi Refining, and has not yet cultivated the Heavenly Wolf Battle Body. If you refine it rashly, there is a high probability of backlash.” Qiu Niang reminded.

Fu Changsheng's eyes were deep: "So, we need to first use the Pure Spirit Flower to harmonize the demonic power, and then use the Star Sand to protect the heart meridian."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves, and a restriction somewhere in the space inside the Shanhe Town Clan Cauldron was opened, and a herb with a completely white body and snow-like petals emerged.

Spirit-purifying flower——can purify the evil spirit in demonic power.

"The Jingling Flower needs to be a hundred years old before it can take effect. This one... still needs ten years." Qiu Niang frowned.

"That's fine. Brother Ren can use these ten years to improve his cultivation and practice the Heavenly Wolf Battle Body Technique."

at the same time.

A familiar mechanical voice sounded in Fu Changsheng's mind:
"Ding"

"You have added a Heavenly Wolf Heart to the family. The family contribution value has been changed to 4,000."

The first two times, ten pieces of information were exchanged, which was equivalent to two thousand family contribution points for this Sirius Heart.

East Wilderness, Luo Family.

The clouds are moving in the sky, and the sky is full of rosy clouds.

The Luo family's fiefdom was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and 72 floating jade platforms were suspended in the sky, each of which was carved from spiritual jade, with runes flowing on it and spiritual mist lingering around. On the central main platform, Fu Yongxuan was wearing a white robe with star patterns, her black hair was like a waterfall, her eyes were like cold stars, and the elixir energy was faintly visible around her body. Four cloud patterns were flowing, indicating her fourth-grade golden elixir.

Luo Haitang sat high in the main seat, his purple robe fluttering, and the pressure from his golden elixir was as deep as the sea.

Outside the mountain gate.

There was a constant stream of people coming to congratulate.

The reception officer kept singing
"The Shangguan family of Huainan Prefecture congratulates the Luo family on their grand golden elixir ceremony!"

"Shi family, congratulations to Master Fu for completing his elixir!"

"The Cui family..."

The heads of the six eighth-rank families in Huainan Prefecture arrived together, with their disciples behind them holding gifts, their faces sparkling.

The head of the Shangguan clan wore a dark green robe, with a handsome face, but a hint of depression between his brows. In his hand was a jade box, which contained the [Hundred Years of Cold Marrow], a treasure that the Shangguan family had treasured for decades, but had to take it out today to be polite.

He looked at Fu Yongxuan on the platform with complicated eyes, his heart surging.

"The Fu family... actually produced a golden elixir..."

Once upon a time, the Fu family was just a small clan on the edge of Huainan Prefecture, without even the title of aristocratic family. But since Fu Changsheng's rise, in just over a hundred years, the Fu family has risen from obscurity to the seventh rank, and is about to be canonized as a sixth rank.

Now Fu Yongxuan's golden elixir has been perfected.

Promotion to the fifth rank is just around the corner!

What hurt him even more was——

Fu Changsheng, the peak of Purple Mansion!

Back then, he was hailed as the number one prodigy in Huainan and entered the Purple Mansion earlier than Fu Changsheng. But now... Fu Changsheng has touched the threshold of the Golden Elixir, while he is stuck in the middle stage of the Purple Mansion, unable to make any progress!

"Brother Shangguan, congratulations!" Patriarch Shi patted him on the shoulder, his tone bitter, "The Fu family has risen, and your Shangguan family is a relative by marriage. I'm afraid no one will dare to offend you in Huainan in the future."

Patriarch Shangguan forced a smile, but his eyes unconsciously looked into the distance - there, the Fu family members held their heads high, with pride on their faces.

Once upon a time, the Fu family was not even worthy of his attention...

"Humph, it's just good luck." On the side, the Cui family head muttered, "If Luo Haitang hadn't adopted Fu Yongxuan as his adopted daughter, how could the Fu family be what it is today?"

"Be careful with your words!" Patriarch Nangong hurriedly stopped him, glancing towards the platform with fear, "That person is a fourth-grade golden elixir, his spiritual awareness is sharp, don't bring trouble upon yourself!"

Patriarch Shangguan was silent.

He knew that although these people expressed dissatisfaction, they were already extremely envious in their hearts.

Golden elixir...

Once you enter the golden elixir, your life span will exceed a thousand years, and you can establish a school and be feared by all! With Fu Yongxuan and Fu Changsheng, who is at the peak of the Purple Mansion, the Fu family will be promoted to a fifth-grade family in the future, which is almost certain!
And his Shangguan family...

"Ruby..."

He murmured softly, thinking of his cousin who had disappeared for many years - Shangguan Hongyu, Fu Changsheng's fiancée.

Back then, when Hongyu and Fu Changsheng were engaged, some people in the clan were dissatisfied and thought that the Fu family was not worthy of the Shangguan family. But now...

"Oh... things are unpredictable."

He laughed at himself, raised his head and drank the wine in the cup, but his throat felt bitter as if it was burning on fire.

I used to think I was a genius, but now, I can't even see Fu Changsheng's back...

Outside the mountain gate, the reception officer's greetings suddenly stopped.

A suffocating pressure surged like a tide, and the seventy-two floating jade platforms trembled together, and the spiritual mist swirled. The faces of the cultivators in Huainan Prefecture suddenly changed, and those with weaker cultivation bases even felt weak in the legs and almost fell to the ground.

"This pressure..." The jade cup in the hands of the Shangguan clan leader shattered with a snap, and the amber spirit wine dripped through his fingers. He looked up suddenly and saw three rainbow lights breaking through the sky, each of which was wrapped in a frightening spiritual power fluctuation.

"The fifth-rank Sun family of Jingzhou congratulates the Luo family on their Golden Elixir Ceremony!"

"The Xu family of Jingzhou, a fifth-rank family, congratulates Master Fu on his success in making the elixir!"

"The fifth-rank Tan family in Jingzhou, the blessing of Patriarch He Luo will last forever!"

The three sounds exploded like thunder, making the archway at the mountain gate buzz.

Patriarch Shangguan's pupils suddenly shrank.

The three fifth-grade families in Jingzhou! This is a behemoth that can't even pass a visiting card in on weekdays! He subconsciously looked at Patriarch Shi and found that the other party was also horrified.

Three figures stepped into the air, and every step seemed to step on everyone's heart.

The old man on the far left had white hair and beard, and was wearing a black robe with star patterns. He held a purple jade box in one hand, and in the box was a crystal clear nine-leaf Ganoderma lucidum that was emitting rays of light. The fragrance of the medicine filled the air, and it caused the surrounding spiritual energy to spontaneously condense into dew.

"Nine-Nine Transformations of the Mysterious Ganoderma?" Patriarch Cui's voice trembled. "This is a fourth-order mid-grade spiritual medicine, a holy medicine that can help a Jindan Zhenren break through the barriers!"

The middle-aged monk in the middle was even more frightening. He walked barefoot in the air, leaving a flame mark in the air with every step he took. A long sword without a sheath hung from his waist. The blade was as transparent as crystal, but there seemed to be lava flowing inside. Clan leader Shangguan only took a glance and felt a stinging pain in his eyes, so he quickly lowered his head.

"Fenyu Sword!" Patriarch Nangong exclaimed, "The Xu family actually gave a fourth-grade, lower-grade magic weapon as a gift?"

On the far right was a beautiful woman in palace dress, holding an ancient bronze lamp, the wick burning without fire, emitting a faint green light. The light shone on everyone, giving people the illusion that their souls were being seen through.

"Qingming Soul Lamp." The throat of the Shangguan clan leader tightened. Legend has it that this lamp can refine the soul. According to the ancient books of the clan, a hundred years ago, a Jindan went to the gate of the Tan family to ask for this lamp, but he returned disappointed.

The three great golden elixirs arrived together, and the gifts were so precious that everyone in Huainan Prefecture felt like they were in a dream.

"The Sun family, the Xu family, and the Tan family are here to congratulate us." The three of them greeted in unison, their voices neither humble nor arrogant.

On the high platform, Luo Haitang's purple robe trembled slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in her eyes. She stood up and returned the greeting: "The three Taoist friends have come from afar, and I am sorry for not welcoming you in person."

Fu Yongxuan's star-patterned white robe fluttered without wind, and the four cloud patterns suddenly became bright. She took a half step forward, stood shoulder to shoulder with her stepmother, and bowed: "My three Taoist friends have come from afar. Yongxuan is flattered. Please take a seat."

Patriarch Sun laughed, his white beard fluttering, "Master Fu has formed a fourth-grade golden elixir at such a young age, and his future achievements are limitless. My Sun family loves to make friends with the world's talented people, so today I have prepared a small gift to show my appreciation."

Just as the three rainbow lights landed, the sound of a clear bell could be heard from the horizon. Twelve silver-armored monks came over on the clouds, each holding a large black flag with the word "Zhen" embroidered on it.

"Jingzhou Zhenshisi Wanhusuo, congratulations to Master Fu for completing the golden elixir!"

The leading silver-armored monk held out a gilded jade box with one hand. When the lid of the box was opened, a dragon-shaped shadow rose into the sky and transformed into eight golden characters in the air: The elixir has reached the fourth grade, and the great road is expected.

Luo Haitang finally stood up to greet him: "Zheng Wanhu's personal arrival brings honor to our humble home."

Zheng Wanhu only nodded slightly, his eyes passed over the crowd and fell on Fu Yongxuan: "The chief ordered me to bring the [Xuanlong Dan Jue], which was created by Xuanlong Zhenren before he formed his infant. It is most suitable for fourth-grade Jindan cultivators to comprehend."

There was a sudden gasp among the audience. This was no longer an ordinary gift, but a clear expression of cultivation! Just as Fu Yongxuan was about to salute, a blue lotus floated in the sky, and a monk wearing a bronze mask stood on the lotus platform.

"The inspector of the Imperial God Department, on behalf of the chief, presents me with a [Nourish God Jade]." The man's voice was hoarse, and he threw out a piece of warm white jade. As soon as the jade fell into Fu Yongxuan's hand, it automatically turned into a stream of light and sank into her brow, forming a lotus-shaped mark on her forehead.

"The Green Lotus Seal!" Patriarch Xu of the fifth-rank family stood up suddenly. "The Divine Control Department has bestowed upon us a secret treasure to protect our souls?"

Just as everyone was shocked, a purple light came from the northwest. Before the light arrived, a loud laugh came: "Wuzhou Zhenshisi Wanhu Suo, come uninvited to ask for a drink!"

Luo Haitang's pupils shrank slightly.

Although this Li Wanhu was only the Wanhu of a newly opened prefecture in Wuzhou, he was in charge of a branch of the Zhenshi Division of a prefecture, and his power was greater than that of an ordinary Jindan. After landing, he first saluted the three Jingzhou Zhenren, then bowed to Zheng Wanhu, and finally looked at the high platform.

"Master Fu." Li Wanhu took out a bamboo scroll from his sleeve, "This is the [Nine Heavens Thunder Talisman Scripture], just as a gift."

When Fu Yongxuan took the bamboo slips, Li Wanhu suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Where is your father? When I was working in Jingzhou for many years, I had contact with your father several times. We are old friends."

Fu Yongxuan snorted in his heart.

My father and this Li Wanhu had no friendship at all. Instead, they had a grudge against each other. Back then, Li Wanhu suffered a loss at the hands of my father and took his anger out on Cao Xianger and Aunt Molan, who were friends with my father.

Cao Xianger was transferred out of Jingzhou thanks to the Cao family's connections.

However, Aunt Molan was secretly sent by Li Wanhu to carry out a dangerous mission and her whereabouts are still unknown. Therefore, Fu Yongxuan was a little embarrassed and did not welcome her arrival.

Luo Haitang is a shrewd person.

Know not to hit someone who smiles at you.

To smooth things over:
"The head of the Fu family is far away in Wuzhou, and he is busy with government affairs, so it is possible that he will be late for a while. Lord Li, please take a seat."

In the blink of an eye.

There were eight Jindan Zhenren sitting at the top seats of the Luo family. The scale of this ceremony was even greater than the Jindan Ceremony that Luo Haitang had held back then.

of course.

Almost everyone present came because of Fu Yongxuan's potential.

After all, if they were able to condense a fourth-grade golden elixir, breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage would be a piece of cake if they had the chance in the future. Otherwise, why would they be so emotional? It was nothing more than establishing a good relationship first.

After everyone took their seats.

The three real people from the three fifth-rank families in Jingzhou could not help but ask Li Wanhu:
"Master Li, we heard that Fu Changsheng killed the Blood Shadow Master from the Far West in Wuzhou. Is this true?"

If that's the case.

Including the time when there was a tide of 100,000 mountain beasts.

Fu Changsheng then killed two Jindan masters in succession by crossing levels.

One time was by accident.

But the second time was by no means a coincidence.

As they were all from aristocratic families in Jingzhou, if Fu Changsheng really had such ability, then the three families would have to win him over before the Fu family was promoted to the fifth rank.

Li Wanhu didn't want to admit it.

But Luo Haitang was there at the time, so he said with a fake smile:
"Since you all know the facts, why bother asking?"

Li Wanhu still somewhat looked down upon the golden elixirs from Jingzhou, a remote place. If it weren't for Fu Yongxuan's sudden rise and condensation of a fourth-grade golden elixir, he would never have lowered himself to attend this celebration.

Upon hearing this, the three Jindan masters in Jingzhou looked at each other, their expressions suddenly became serious:
"It seems that Fu Changsheng's reputation is not just a rumor!"

After everyone chatted for a few words.

Suddenly, the sound of a sword rang out from outside the mountain gate. A ray of green sword light cut through the sky, and the clouds parted automatically wherever it passed. The sword light landed in front of the main stage, revealing a handsome man in an indigo robe.

"Fu Changsheng is late, please forgive me, masters."

During the meal, Li Wanhu rolled his eyes inwardly:
"What a big rack!"

If it wasn't for Fu Yongxuan's sake, which real person would bother with a purple mansion? Fu Changsheng has a daughter who is a golden elixir, but he doesn't know how high the heaven is and how deep the earth is. He is really a villain who has achieved success.

Li Wanhu's eyes flashed with cold light, and his fingers under his wide sleeves flexed and stretched slightly. The pressure of the middle stage of the Golden Core was like an invisible tide, rushing towards Fu Changsheng accurately. He deliberately controlled the strength to 30% - so that the Purple Mansion cultivator could be embarrassed in public, but he would not be accused of bullying the weak.

Li Wanhu's pressure was like an invisible tide, carrying with it the terrifying spiritual pressure of the middle stage of the Golden Core, and crushing towards Fu Changsheng with precision!

——He wanted to make this ignorant Purple Mansion cultivator kneel on the ground in front of everyone!

However, Fu Changsheng's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't even stop.

At the moment when the pressure was about to come upon him, the "Nine Heavenly Star Art" in his body suddenly started to operate!
"Om-"

A low tremor came from Fu Changsheng's body.

Starlight suddenly appeared around him, like a galaxy falling down, surrounding him. As soon as the pressure touched the starlight, it disappeared instantly like a drop in the ocean!
Li Wanhu's pupils suddenly shrank!
——His pressure was easily resolved by a Purple Mansion cultivator? !
In the audience, everyone had different expressions.

The wine glass in Patriarch Shangguan's hand shattered with a "crack", and the amber wine spilled all over the floor, but he was unaware of it. He just stared at Fu Changsheng with disbelief in his eyes.

Chief Shi took a deep breath and muttered, "How...how is this possible?!"

Patriarch Cui's face turned pale, his lips trembling: "A Purple Mansion cultivator can actually withstand the pressure of a golden elixir?!"

The Jindan Zhenren from the three fifth-grade families in Jingzhou also had solemn expressions.

The Sun clan leader frowned slightly and whispered, "This boy... is not simple."

Patriarch Xu stared at the starlight around Fu Changsheng with a sharp gaze, and said in a deep voice: "This technique... seems to have the power of the stars!"

The beautiful woman from the Tan family's eyes flickered, and her fingertips gently stroked the Qingming Soul Lamp. The green light of the wick swayed, as if she was probing the inner strength of Fu Changsheng's soul. But in just a moment, her expression suddenly changed, and she quickly withdrew her consciousness, with a trace of horror in her eyes.

——Her consciousness was actually repelled by a force as vast as the sea of ​​stars!
this means!
Fu Changsheng's consciousness was actually higher than hers, but he was only at the peak of Purple Mansion cultivation. She was shocked: "As expected, a tiger father will have a dog daughter. I'm afraid that this Fu clan leader has been delaying the condensation of the golden elixir in order to build a perfect foundation for the Tao. No wonder this woman Luo Haitang is so cold to everyone, but she keeps attacking the Fu family!"

On the high platform, Luo Haitang's purple robe moved slightly, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

Fu Yongxuan's white robe with star patterns moved without wind, and four cloud patterns flowed. The corners of her lips raised slightly, and her eyes were full of pride.

——This is her father!

Li Wanhu's face was as gloomy as water, and his fingers under his wide sleeves were slightly clenched, and his knuckles turned white. He wanted to humiliate Fu Changsheng in public, but he didn't expect that the other party would resolve it lightly, even attracting everyone's amazement!
"Patriarch Fu has great skills." He suppressed his anger and said with a fake smile, "You are worthy of being a Purple Mansion cultivator who can kill True Man Blood Shadow. Li admires you."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar at the table again!

"What?! Was Master Xueying really killed by Fu Changsheng?!"

"That's the middle stage of the Golden Core! How is it possible for him, a Purple Palace?!"

"No wonder he was able to withstand Li Wanhu's pressure..."

Fu Changsheng looked calm and bowed, "Lord Li, you are too kind. It was just luck."

His tone was calm, but to Li Wanhu's ears, it sounded like a piercing needle.

--lucky?
——By chance, he managed to kill two Jindan in a row? !
Li Wanhu was furious, but if he attacked again in front of everyone, he would be in complete disgrace. He snorted coldly and said no more, but his eyes flashed with cold light, and it was obvious that he had already held a grudge against Fu Changsheng.

Fu Changsheng seemed unaware of it, and walked calmly towards the platform, surrounded by starlight, as if walking on a galaxy of stars.

Patriarch Shangguan looked at his back, feeling even more bitter.

——Once upon a time, in his eyes, Fu Changsheng was just an insignificant cultivator from a small clan. But now...

——The opponent was already able to fight against the Golden Core, but he himself could hardly break through to the late Purple Mansion!
"Hongyu...if you were still here, what would you think of Fu Changsheng today?"

He tilted his head back and drank the remaining wine in the glass, but his throat felt as if it was burning.

——It turns out that I have been left far behind, and even my back is out of reach...

On the high platform, Fu Changsheng and his daughter Fu Yongxuan stood side by side.

The starlight and cloud patterns complement each other, like a falling river of stars or an upside-down sky.

At this moment, everyone understood——

The Fu family is no longer the small clan that can be manipulated by others!

Fu Changsheng is not comparable to ordinary Zifu!

——He is the Zifu who can kill the golden elixir!
——He is the future leader of the fifth-rank family!

——He is the real...prodigy!
(End of this chapter)