Fellow Daoist Entrusts His Child: Immortality Begins with Nurturing a Demoness

Chapter 121 The Fairy Who Says One Thing but Does Another (Combined Chapter)
"Aren't the clan's territory and the rogue cultivators being driven away either?"

Ming Ruoxue continued to examine the gold paper. Her eyebrows were slightly raised, but she no longer used a questioning tone; her attitude softened considerably.

“Land is different from property. The land deeds and house deeds have completely belonged to the Ming family. There is no reason to return them. If they want to sell them, the three major sects and many other forces are eyeing them covetously, and no rogue cultivator dares to take them on.”

"What are you going to do?"

With light, graceful steps, Ming Ruoxue sat down in front of Luo Fanchen, her slender fingers lightly touching the ground. Frosty mist condensed into two ice cups, and she proactively brewed him a cup of fragrant spiritual tea.

"The Ming family is merely a Foundation Establishment family. By forcibly occupying large tracts of precious land and squeezing out the living space of many cultivators, they are bound to harbor resentment in their hearts."

"In time, it might attract some unscrupulous people to take risks, after all, you won't stay in Haihefang forever, will you?"

After speaking, Luo Fanchen weighed his options and said, "I intend to donate four-fifths of the clan's land to the Luo Shen Pavilion in the name of the Ming family."

"Give it to the Luoshen Pavilion?"

Ming Ruoxue was slightly taken aback. Wasn't she the person in charge of the Luoshen Pavilion in Haihefang? Was this a case of the left hand turning into the right hand?
"Yes, I plan to use the land I'm offering to expand the Spirit Lake and the medicinal fields, as well as to build a small market town. All of these will be under the name of the Luoshen Pavilion, and either you or I can manage them."

“The Spirit Lake Herb Field can recruit independent cultivators as helpers, with generous compensation. Independent cultivators are allowed to trade freely in the market, and stall fees can be charged without taking a cut. In addition, the Ming family has the right of first refusal in the market.”

"What's the difference between now and then?"

Ming Ruoxue stroked her chin with her delicate hand, pursed her lips in thought, her pretty face showing a slight confusion.

Although it appears to belong to the Luoshen Pavilion, it is actually still in the hands of the Ming family, and its daily maintenance is still the responsibility of Ming family cultivators.

"First, the ownership of the property belongs to Luoshen Pavilion, which is enough to deter the three major sects and the forces in Haihefang. They will not dare to do anything bad again."

"Of course, the key is to reduce profits. The Spirit Lake Herb Field can earn less, or even no profit, as long as it provides a place for the surrounding independent cultivators to earn spirit stones. The market must also be stable so that they can spend the spirit stones they earn with peace of mind."

Luo Fanchen pursed his lips in thought, and finally added: "If rogue cultivators benefit from this, they can cultivate in peace under the protection of the Luo Shen Pavilion and the Ming family. The Ming family's reputation will naturally improve, and they will spontaneously protect the Ming family."

"I'm not very good at how to specifically divide the industries, so I'll ask Miaoyun to help with the planning. That's roughly the idea."

"As for the servants of the Ming family, I have inquired and found out that they were all recruited by Ancestor Ming Hankong. Most of them are rogue cultivators with hidden illnesses who joined the Ming family to avoid being summoned by their sects. Directly expelling them would probably not end well."

Luo Fanchen sipped his spiritual tea and weighed his options, saying, "If you agree, let them take on the responsibility of building the spiritual lake medicinal fields. It'll give them a way to make a living. Cultivating spiritual fields is hard work, and those who survive in the end will be the kind-hearted ones."

“They can stay and be sent directly to the spirit field to take up their posts as the first batch of experimental cultivators.”

“Lingtian originally belonged to Luoshen Pavilion, so it can be considered a recruitment. They also have a place to go and will be grateful for the kindness of Luoshen Pavilion and Ming family.”

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he tentatively looked at Ming Ruoxue. Time was short, and he was also thinking about the problem from the perspective of a rogue cultivator. There were many oversights and difficulties in the plan. It was feasible, but there were great obstacles.

He was a little worried that Ming Ruoxue wouldn't agree, after all, his wife was a bit impatient.

"Okay, I think it's great."

Ming Ruoxue listened quietly, then slowly nodded, a smile appearing on her lips beneath the thin veil.

"If it can be accomplished, it will benefit the reputation of both Luoshen Pavilion and the Ming family, resolve the Ming family's crisis, and most cultivators will benefit. The rumors of me abusing my power for personal gain will be disproven."

After speaking, Ming Ruoxue grasped the jade cup with both of her delicate hands and took the initiative to refill Luo Fanchen's cup with spiritual tea.

“This matter is quite demanding, and I’m afraid it will interfere with your cultivation.”

Ming Ruoxue's long eyelashes drooped slightly, and her pretty face looked a little unnatural, as if she was embarrassed.

It was supposed to be a simple transaction, but Luo Fanchen took it so seriously that she felt indebted to him. The Ming family's problems were complex and she could see through them, but with the chief competition approaching, she didn't have the energy to gradually unravel them.

Therefore, the only option was to act swiftly and decisively to preserve the Ming family's remaining strength, even if it meant cutting off their tails to survive, at least they could live.

It would be wonderful if it could be revitalized now, leaving room for a comeback.

"If my wife is worried about delaying me, then let's leave it at that?"

Luo Fanchen smiled, unable to resist teasing this cold and aloof wife.

Ming Ruoxue pursed her lips, lowered her green eyes for a moment, and softened her voice, saying, "This matter is important. I don't trust the Ming family with it. I still need you to handle it. As compensation, I will transfer my monthly share of Luohe Dan to you."

"Transfer it to me?"

Luo Fanchen was slightly taken aback. He simply wanted to tease Ming Ruoxue, especially since her hesitant and reserved manner was quite amusing.

“Inner disciples can receive two Luohe Pills every month and one Luoshen Pill every year. I can give them all to you to make up for your cultivation.”

Ming Ruoxue's fair chin was slightly lowered, and her delicate hands, which were playing with the jade cup, were clenched tightly, as if she was afraid that Luo Fanchen would refuse.

Her Foundation Establishment is nearing completion, so the Luohe Pill is dispensable. Right now, everything is in preparation for Core Formation and the Resonance Mystic Chapter.

Luo Fanchen's role far exceeded her expectations, and the two were allies, making him absolutely trustworthy. With him managing the Ming family for her, she could focus on cultivating her character and preparing for the chief competition.

"so."

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly. The Luohe and Luoshen pills were precious, and their pure true essence could assist him in his breathing exercises and cultivation, and quickly restore him from his weakened state.

Why not take advantage of a free lunch? Ming Ruoxue will owe many favors in the future.

"Since you agree, I'll prepare a rough plan and let you take a look. Then, the authority to manage it will be in your name."

"It can be registered under your name, which will make it easier for you to manage. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me anytime."

Ming Ruoxue gently shook her head. Spirit fields, spirit lakes, and markets are all highly profitable industries. If they can be implemented smoothly, the sect will surely reward them, and the person in charge will also receive a lot of benefits.

She was nearing a cultivation bottleneck, while Luo Fanchen, having already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, still had a long road ahead and needed her even more.

"You'll be in full charge, and I'll give you my full support."

After discussing for a while and deciding on a specific strategy, Ming Ruoxue slowly got up, took out a storage ring, and handed it to Luo Fanchen.

The ring is crystal clear like jade, light blue in color, with eleven patterns on it, and carved all over with a snow lotus ice crystal design. It is obviously a pair with the one she is wearing.

"From now on, you will be in charge of the Ming family, and many resources will need to be planned. Storage bags are inconvenient to carry. This ring is called the Cold Abyss Ring, a second-tier high-grade magic treasure. After recognizing its master, it will form its own restriction. There is one of my divine powers inside. You can use it with peace of mind."

"In that case, thank you very much, my lady."

Luo Fanchen didn't stand on ceremony and casually put the ring on his ring finger. This precious ring was clearly a top-quality item, much better than Liu Xia's second-tier low-grade ring.

He infused a wisp of spiritual energy into the space, which was spacious and stable, forming its own system and simple laws. It could even accommodate living beings without cultivation, and at critical moments, it could even be detonated, causing spatial turbulence. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators could be seriously injured by surprise.

Inside the ring were three brocade boxes, containing the Foundation Establishment Pill and Fire Lotus he had given away yesterday, which had been returned to their rightful owner overnight.

In addition, there were two bottles of Luohe Dan and one Luoshen Dan, which were clearly Ming Ruoxue's advance payment.

"We must be careful about the spiritual veins. Although the Gong family keeps a low profile, their foundation is no less than that of the Tuo family. Would you like me to go with you?"

"It's a simple matter of raising your hand, but for your wife to accompany you would be seen as using her status to coerce you."

Luo Fanchen finished the spiritual tea, and Ming Ruoxue got up to see him off. She seemed to be used to being addressed as "wife" and did not show any dislike.

"Okay, when you come back, we'll go to pay our respects to Father together."

After Luo Fanchen left, he walked straight through the courtyard and returned to the small courtyard that had been allocated to him.

The courtyard was quiet and secluded. The pear blossoms weighed down the branches, and their fragrance lingered in the air. When he entered the courtyard, Li Miaoyun and Moxue had been waiting for a long time. The maid named Xiaoliu was cautious and attentive, serving him on both sides under the tutelage of Xiaocui.

Seeing Luo Fanchen strolling over, Mo Xue glared angrily at Li Miaoyun, then stood up and pounced on him with a grin.

"Master Luo!" The soft fragrance enveloped Luo Fanchen, who was suddenly thrown into the arms of the girl, as if he had been hit by a running golden retriever, and was pulled back several steps.

"Is she still a young girl?"

Luo Fanchen smiled and gently stroked Mo Xue's little head. The girl buried half of her cheek in Luo Ye's arms and kept sniffing.

In the distance, Li Miaoyun's bright fox-like eyes narrowed slightly, her soft lips curving into a smile. She placed her slender hands on her lower abdomen, gracefully performed a curtsy, and then stepped forward with a smile, saying, "Since you will be managing the Ming family from now on, I will bring Xiao Cui along to help you with some trivial matters."

"The little girl is very clever. She has been taught by Yunmo, and adults find her easy to use."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully. She was wearing a Taoist robe with incense burning on it. Her once thin body had become much fuller, and her face had gained some baby fat. Her complexion was rosy and she looked radiant. Her cultivation had also reached the third level of Qi Refining. It seemed that she was doing well.

"Please take care of me from now on, Xiao Cui."

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly; he was indeed in need of manpower.

"This servant will certainly serve you, my lord, with utmost loyalty!"

Xiao Cui was quite excited. After chatting for a while, Luo Fanchen learned that A Niu had become a steward at Feiyun Workshop. He then got straight to the point, putting his arm around Mo Xue and taking Li Miaoyun's hand to ask her a question.

"Is everything prepared?"

"Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life."

Li Miaoyun's fox-like eyes were filled with spring as she slowly intertwined her hands with Luo Fanchen's, guiding him to perceive the information within the storage ring.

Inside were piles of Soul Cleansing Crystals, forming a small mountain, and various spiritual herbs that nourished the souls. Most of them were mid-grade first-level herbs, but their abundance was enough to maintain the Soul Banner's sublimation while simultaneously cleansing Qiu Yun and Yun Mo's souls.

"Thanks to the help of the three branch pavilion masters, we were able to gather these 100 mid-grade Soul Cleansing Crystals in a short period of time."

“I know there are a few good business opportunities that they should be interested in. I will talk to them in detail in person.”

Luo Fanchen was quite satisfied. He was about to arrange the battle plan when he casually glanced at Xiao Cui. The latter understood and took the initiative to lead Xiao Liu away. Only after Li Miaoyun spread her divine sense and spiritual energy to cover the courtyard did he speak seriously.

"In this battle for the spiritual vein, the forces will split into two groups."

"Qiuyun transformed into my appearance and, together with Miaoyun and Moxue, headed to the Immortal River Sect's spiritual vein. There's no need to occupy it; a standoff will suffice."

"I then transformed into Ling Leng's appearance and, together with the three pavilion masters, launched a sneak attack on the Qingyuan Sect's spiritual vein, which was four hundred miles away, and seized the spiritual vein."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he spread out the map and carefully made arrangements.

"At that time, the disciples of the Tuo family lineage of the Qingyuan Sect will definitely ask for help. The nearest friendly sect is the spiritual lineage of the Xianhe Sect. They will definitely not risk their lives to help. At that time, Miaoyun, you can pretend to provide support and repel me."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, Li Miaoyun frowned slightly and pursed her lips.

"Isn't this a bit too risky? If the three sects' returning cultivators discover this, we'll surely die."

"We can simply set up an illusion array in advance. The three Foundation Establishment cultivators can take over the Qingyuan Sect's spiritual vein in a short time and escape unscathed. Moreover, Qiu Yun will appear at the Xianhe Sect's spiritual vein to confront me in my capacity. Without this proof, no one will suspect me."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he paced back and forth and said, "At that time, if the Immortal River Sect's support is inadequate, Ruoxue will find a pretext to settle scores, and the Ming family will be able to rightfully reclaim this spiritual vein."

"Both spiritual veins will be in my hands."

Luo Fanchen narrowed his eyes; he had no hope of taking over the Immortal River Sect's spiritual vein.

The Ming family has many independent cultivators under its wing, and they have long been infiltrated. The Gong family must already know that he wants to take over the Immortal River Sect's spiritual vein to establish his authority, and they will probably be fully prepared. It will be difficult to take him over through normal means.

Ling Leng's reputation as a demonic cultivator is too good to pass up; it would be great to take advantage of it and annoy the Tuo family as well.

"The spiritual veins of the Immortal River Sect will be entrusted to Qiu Yun."

Luo Fanchen stopped in his tracks, called out to Qiu Yun, and took out a wooden plaque from his bosom, handing it to her.

Holding the wooden plaque, he only needs to activate his true essence to summon the Soul Banner and Qiu Yun, and unleash demonic cultivation techniques.

"With me here, Uncle Luo can rest assured."

A gentle smile played on Qiu Yun's lips as Luo Fanchen gently stroked the girl's hair, his tender gaze gradually hardening.

"After taking over the spiritual vein of Qingyuan Sect, I will hide for a while to sublimate the Soul Banner and awaken Yunmo. As for Ruoxue, I will still need Miaoyun to mediate. At the latest, I will return with Ling Leng's token in seven days, before the welcoming banquet."

"I will obey Luo Lang."

Li Miaoyun tapped her knuckles lightly on the jade table, and after a moment's consideration, she agreed.

The plan was risky, but since Luo Lang was personally involved, he had obviously weighed the pros and cons, and all she needed to do was offer her support.

"Then it's settled. Summon the three branch masters and prepare to make our move."

Luo Fanchen nodded. His achievement of severely injuring Ling Leng, the main branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect, in a one-man battle was enough for him to establish himself in Haihefang. He would also have more confidence at the welcoming banquet and be able to win over the high-level factions in the sect that were suppressed by the aristocratic families.

Later, Luo Fanchen took out the blueprints and briefly told Li Miaoyun about the matters he had discussed with Ruoxue, such as the establishment of the Spirit Lake.

"This matter still needs Miaoyun's attention. If it is successful, you and the three pavilion masters can be among the first batch of investors. I will not treat them unfairly in the future."

"I thank you on their behalf, Luo Lang."

Li Miaoyun glanced at them briefly out of the corner of her eye, unable to suppress the joy on her lips, thinking to herself that the renovation would be quite profitable.

Haihefang is the head of the Twelve Immortals' Districts, and the inner ring is extremely valuable. With the backing of Luoshen Pavilion, it is a high-quality asset that is guaranteed to make a profit. It should be noted that Jubao Branch Pavilion in the city spent a great deal of money and had Yuxuzi in charge to acquire such a treasure.

Now that their four smaller branches can also get a share of the pie, they are naturally overjoyed.

"lets go."

After Luo Fanchen briefly discussed the details with Li Miaoyun, he was about to leave when Mo Xue, who was in his arms, belatedly realized what was happening and tilted her head in confusion.

"Wait, what about me, Master Luo? What can I do?"

"Mo Xue and Fairy Ruo Xue are staying together to stabilize their cultivation. At the welcome banquet, I will need you to help me make a good impression."

"Isn't Master Luo taking me with him?"

Mo Xue was slightly taken aback, her little face looking aggrieved, and she gently tugged at Luo Fanchen's sleeve with her delicate hand.

"I'm already at the sixth level of Qi Refining, I won't hold you back, please take me with you, Master Luo, I'm begging you."

"No, Mo Xue, listen to me. I need someone I trust most to help me keep Ming Ruoxue in check. After thinking it over, you are the only one I trust most. These next few days, Mo Xue, you should rest and recuperate. The welcoming banquet later will be the time for you to make your move."

Luo Fanchen gently comforted her, and Mo Xue pouted and whimpered until she heard that [the one she trusted most] had finally relaxed her furrowed brows.

If the Soul Banner is sublimated, Luo Qianqiu's consciousness will appear, and he is afraid that Mo Xue will be threatened by this demoness.

"Does Master Luo trust me the most?"

"Yes, Mo Xue is number one in my heart, and I need Mo Xue's help."

"Then I'll reluctantly agree."

Mo Xue's face flushed slightly, feeling a mix of excitement and shyness. She glanced at Li Miaoyun out of the corner of her eye, almost defiantly.

The latter smiled with his foxy eyes and returned her a doting look, barely able to suppress a smile.

This girl is too easy to coax.

(End of this chapter)