Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Master Lu, we meet again."

Mengzhou, Huoding Mountain, Song Changsheng bowed slightly to Lu Yuming.

“The young are truly to behold. After only a few years, Patriarch Song has already broken through to the great perfection of the Purple Mansion. It’s a pity that I have wasted hundreds of years and have only reached this level of cultivation now.” Lu Yuming said with deep emotion.

Song Changsheng smiled slightly, and did not respond to his sigh. Instead, he took out a white jade peach from his sleeve and said, "Song came here to ask Master Lu to open the furnace to refine the elixir."

"This is... [Golden White Marble Fruit]!" The moment he saw the white jade peach in his hand, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in Lu Yuming's eyes. He flashed close to Song Changsheng and reached out to grab the fruit.

Song Changsheng stretched out his hand and easily blocked Lu Yuming. He stepped back lightly on tiptoe and chuckled, "Master Lu is a little impatient. We haven't discussed the reward yet."

“What a great accomplishment.” Seeing Song Changsheng respond so calmly, Lu Yuming felt a little admiration in his heart, and finally bowed and said, “It was I who lost my composure, please forgive me, Chief Song. This is the first time I’ve seen the [Golden White Jade Fruit], and I couldn’t help myself. Please forgive me for my impoliteness, Chief Song.”

"It's okay. Master Lu, are you also interested in this [Golden White Jade Fruit]? In that case, how about the reward this time be the same as last time? I only want five [White Jade Golden Pills], and the rest will be your reward?" Song Changsheng raised his eyebrows.

He was not surprised by Lu Yuming's reaction. For an alchemy master like Lu Yuming who had been immersed in the art of alchemy for many years and was almost paranoid and fanatical about alchemy, the [Golden White Marble Fruit] was extremely rare even among fourth-level spiritual medicines. It was normal for Lu Yuming to be excited when he encountered such a rare spiritual medicine.

Naturally, Lu Yuming had no reason to refuse Song Changsheng's suggestion. He agreed directly and agreed to come and pick it up in a year.

Compared to the last time he refined the [Barrier Breaking Pill], the refining time this time doubled.

The difference between third-level elixirs and fourth-level elixirs is not only reflected in the efficacy. Fourth-level elixirs contain a trace of the power of laws and are more difficult to refine. Even a fourth-level alchemist will not easily start refining elixirs. Even if they want to start refining elixirs, they need to be extremely cautious.

A year is not a long time. According to ancient records, there was once a great alchemist who spent a full hundred years refining a furnace of elixirs. When the furnace was opened, thunder rumbled in the sky and lightning came down from the sky, shattering the furnace and destroying the elixirs. A hundred years of hard work was destroyed. The great alchemist vomited three liters of blood on the spot and eventually died of depression.

In other words, what Song Changsheng took out was rare enough, otherwise, it would not be so easy to ask Lu Yuming to refine a furnace of fourth-grade pills.

After saying goodbye to Lu Yuming, Song Changsheng turned around and went to Jiang Shuming's Taoist temple.

As an outlier in Baicaotang, Jiang Shuming's Taoist temple is thousands of miles away from Huoding Mountain. The disciples he accepts are all talented in talismans, and he seems to have formed his own school. If Jiang Shuming did not have a strong background, he, an outlier, would have been expelled from Baicaotang long ago.

In fact, with Jiang Shuming's achievements in the art of talismans, it would be no problem for him to establish his own school.

He himself is a cultivator in the late Purple Mansion stage and a third-grade top-grade talisman master. Looking at the entire Da Qi cultivation world, except for the one from the Jinwu Sect, no one can surpass him in the art of talismans.

As long as the timing is right and Baicaotang is willing to release his people, Jiang Shuming can completely establish himself as the patriarch of the clan.

If this is the case, relying on the relationship between Song Changsheng, Song Youxiang and Jiang Shuming, it is entirely possible to win a powerful ally for the Song family.

"We can give it a try. If Brother Jiang Daoist has this intention, the Song family can also lend a hand."

Thinking this in his mind, Song Changsheng arrived at Jiang Shuming's Taoist temple in the blink of an eye. The one who came to greet him was Jiang Shuming's chief disciple Fang Zhongsheng.

"Junior greets Zixu...Uncle Song." Fang Zhongsheng bowed respectfully.

"No need to be so polite. Has your master come out of seclusion?" Song Changsheng waved his sleeves, and the invisible magic power lifted Fang Zhongsheng up.

"In reply to uncle-master's question, our master came out of retreat a year ago and is now preaching to his fellow disciples and sisters in the main hall of Lingfeng. Upon learning that uncle-master was coming, he specially ordered his disciples to come and greet him. Please go into the hall and wait for him." Fang Zhongsheng replied respectfully.

Song Changsheng nodded slightly, then he directly rolled up Fang Zhongsheng in front of him, took a step forward, and appeared on the top of the spiritual peak.

Looking at Song Changsheng's terrifying speed, Fang Zhongsheng's eyes flashed with shock. Jiang Shuming was also a late Purple Mansion cultivator, but he was no match for Song Changsheng in terms of speed.

"Is this really the speed that a Purple Mansion Stage cultivator can achieve? The cultivation level of this Master Zixu is simply too terrifying." Fang Zhongsheng thought secretly.

"How many minutes will your master's sermon last?"

Song Changsheng's voice immediately brought Fang Zhongsheng back to his senses, and he quickly said, "Uncle Master, please wait for a moment. I will go and report to Master right away."

Not long after Fang Zhongsheng left, Jiang Shuming's hearty laughter could be heard from outside the hall: "Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Song, I haven't seen you for many years. How have you been lately?"

"Mr. Song has been doing well recently. However, Fellow Daoist Jiang has been too low-key in recent years. As a result, he has quietly become a third-rank master of top-grade talismans. He is already qualified to be the patriarch of a sect." Song Changsheng laughed.

"Hey, Brother Song, you are really embarrassing me. My little achievement is still far behind yours. What's more, I have a master." Jiang Shuming said this, but the expression on his face was not very natural, and there was an unremovable sorrow between his brows.

Obviously, Jiang Shuming has not been having a good time these days.

Seeing his performance, Song Changsheng understood what was going on. He smiled and changed the subject: "Fellow Daoist Jiang, why didn't you see my grandson?"

"You are talking about Youxiang. After I came out of seclusion, I received the inheritance of the talisman that you asked Zhongsheng to bring to me. I understood what you meant, so I went to the sect to get a [Foundation Building Pill].

Youxiang is in seclusion now, so it won't be long before we get news." Jiang Shuming came to the main seat and sat down.

"I see. Thank you for your hard work, Brother Jiang."

"Fellow Daoist Song, you are too polite. It's just a deal. In fact, I took advantage of you. That scroll of talisman inheritance... is very exquisite, but it's a pity that it is incomplete. If I can get the complete version of the inheritance, I am sure I can make further progress."

As he said this, Jiang Shuming's eyes were always on Song Changsheng, and the meaning he wanted to express was self-evident.

Song Changsheng naturally knew what Jiang Shuming was thinking, and smiled slightly, saying, "To be honest with you, Daoist Jiang, when the Song family first obtained this scroll of inheritance, it was already incomplete, so I can't give you the complete version."

He did not deceive Jiang Shuming on this point. The inheritance of talismans that he took out was indeed incomplete and was brought out from the Lost Pearl World.

However, there is more than one inheritance of talismans in the Lost Pearl World. The Song family also has another one that can lead directly to the fourth-level top-grade. Unfortunately, it has been listed as the core inheritance of the Song family. Even though the two have a good personal relationship, he can't give it to Jiang Shuming.

Unless Jiang Shuming could leave Baicaotang and become a lifelong devotee of the Song family like Yuan Tianshu. In other words, if Jiang Shuming took out a treasure of equal value to that of the Talisman inheritance, Song Changsheng might consider exchanging it.

"Fellow Daoist Song, don't you have any either..." Jiang Shuming's eyes flashed with sadness, but he quickly adjusted himself. He bowed to Song Changsheng and said, "I wonder if you can tell me the origin of this scroll of inheritance. Jiang will definitely reward you handsomely."

"This scroll of inheritance was obtained by Song on the black market, and the identity of the buyer is unknown."

After hearing this, Jiang Shuming felt a little disappointed. He had been to the black market more than once. Unless he wanted to expose his identity, there was no possibility of it being exposed. It seemed that this way was blocked again, which was equivalent to blocking his path. The regret in his heart could be imagined.

Seeing this, Song Changsheng's heart moved slightly, and he changed the subject and said, "Although I don't know the identity of the seller, he once said that if someone can bring out a second-level or higher longevity treasure, he is willing to exchange it for a fourth-level talisman inheritance. It hasn't been long since I got that inheritance. If Brother Jiang is interested, I am willing to introduce him.

In fact, it doesn't matter even if someone has already exchanged it. It's nothing more than making another copy. Who in this world would complain that they have too many longevity treasures?

That person is eager to exchange, which means he must have a short life span. Even if he can extend his life span, the time is estimated to be limited. If you want to exchange, don't hesitate."

His words were like a shot of adrenaline, instantly giving Jiang Shuming hope again. He said in a slightly hurried tone, "Does Brother Song really mean what he said? Does that person really have a fourth-level talisman inheritance?"

Song Changsheng said solemnly, "How could I deceive you, fellow Taoist? That person did say that on that day."

After receiving a positive answer from him, Jiang Shuming's face suddenly showed a trace of entanglement and struggle. After a while, he said in a firm tone: "In this case, please introduce Song to me. Jiang will definitely reward me handsomely."

Hearing this, Song Changsheng felt a little surprised.

He made up such a story, originally intending to use Jiang Shuming's influence to find a treasure for Song Luzhou that could prolong his life. He didn't have much hope beforehand, but now from what Jiang Shuming said, it seems that he actually has a second-level or above longevity treasure on hand?
Come to think of it, this is actually possible.

As one of the best talisman masters in the Da Qi cultivation world, and born into a wealthy force like Baicaotang, Jiang Shuming is not short of resources and spirit stones.

If you have strong capital, you will naturally prepare for the future.

He is already over three hundred years old this year, and his cultivation is only at the late Purple Mansion stage. The chance of breaking through to the Golden Core stage is not great. If there is a chance, he will definitely prepare a treasure to prolong his life.

This is the case with Lu Yuming. He is over 600 years old, but still full of energy.

It can be seen that Baicaotang must have mastered the treasure that can prolong life. Although Jiang Shuming is an outlier, his cultivation and background are extraordinary. If he really wants it, he may have a chance.

He immediately said calmly: "It's just a piece of cake, no need to pay. If you want to find him, just go to the black market and crush this jade token."

As he spoke, he took out a palm-sized white jade waist badge from his storage bag and handed it to Jiang Shuming.

As long as Jiang Shuming crushes the sign, he will feel it, and then he will directly transform into a "seller" and trade with Jiang Shuming with the fourth-level talisman inheritance.

Jiang Shuming took the jade token solemnly, and said solemnly: "Daoyou's kindness today, Jiang will never forget it in this life!"

"You are too polite, Brother Jiang." Although he said this, Song Changsheng accepted the gift calmly.

Although the "seller" was fictionalized by him, he did have the fourth-level inheritance of talismans, and it was a very exquisite one. If Jiang Shuming could really take out a second-level or above longevity treasure, he could exchange it from him. This would be equivalent to continuing Jiang Shuming's path to the Tao, and receiving a gift from him would not be a big deal at all.

Ordinary people wouldn't have this opportunity.

After chatting with Jiang Shuming for a while, Song Changsheng got up and said goodbye.

After Song Changsheng left, Jiang Shuming, who was sitting in the main seat, looked at the white jade waist badge in his hand, gritted his teeth, stood up and headed towards Huoding Mountain...

After returning to Cangmang Peak, Song Changsheng began to upgrade the mountain protection formation.

Upgrading is much simpler than building from scratch, but it also requires a lot of resources. Fortunately, the Song family has made a lot of money from the winemaking workshop over the years and is fully capable of affording it...

One afternoon three years later.

Luoxia City is located in a villa on the hillside of Tianyin Mountain.

Lian Siqian was holding a bowl of green medicine and feeding it to Zhuang Yuechan spoonfully. When half of the medicine was fed to her, Zhuang Yuechan's right hand suddenly moved slightly.

Although her movements were very slight, Lian Siqian was a foundation-building cultivator after all, with a strong spiritual sense, so she noticed it at that time.

She first looked at Zhuang Yuechan in disbelief, and then stared at Zhuang Yuechan's right hand.

Not long after, Zhuang Yuechan's right thumb moved again. This time the movement was much larger than before. Lian Siqian was completely sure that her previous feeling was correct.

Zhuang Yuechan had been in a coma for decades, and had been as motionless as a sculpture. Her performance today was unprecedented.

Considering what the King of Medicine said before, it is almost foreseeable that Zhuang Yuechan's condition is improving and she will wake up soon.

Lian Siqian was so surprised that she didn't even bother to feed Zhuang Yuechan the medicine. She covered her with bedding and then went straight to inform Shen Qingxiu and Mu Guibai.

Soon, a large group of people filled Zhuang Yuechan's bedroom. Mu Guibai sat beside the bed and personally investigated.

After a while, a smile appeared on his solemn face. He turned to look at Shen Qingxiu and said, "Chan'er's soul is recovering. She should be waking up soon. Everything will be normal in the next few days. I have to go to Medicine King Valley!"

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(End of this chapter)