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

Chapter 91 The Spirit Banquet, Gaining Power, Undercurrents (4000 chapters)
"I knew it! Master Luo has reached the top!"

The spirit ship hummed, and its shadow blocked out the sun. After breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, Mo Xue, led by Yun Mo, and Li Yunxiang, climbed to the top of the giant ship to attend the banquet.

The walls were paved with jade bricks made of spirit stones, and the lamps cast from soul-cleansing crystals swayed and shone. The second-order spirit-gathering array shone with a hazy glow. With each breath, one felt sharpened and clear-eyed. Mo Xue narrowed her almond-shaped eyes, constantly searching for Luo Ye's figure.

"Is this Fairy Mo Xue?"

"Young and promising! Reaching the top of the Sword Tower at the third level of Qi Refining is truly worthy of Lady Ruoxue's favor. He will surely join the Daoist sect in the future."

Exclamations of praise rang incessantly, and dozens of ardent gazes were focused on Mo Xue. She sat high in the main seat, her small face drooping, her ears slightly flushed, while she couldn't contain her excitement.

Mo Xue's almond-shaped eyes were narrowed, and her nose was upturned high, as she thoroughly enjoyed the recognition and admiration of being adored by thousands.

The once high and mighty sect prodigies now all rank below her, showing no trace of arrogance or domineering attitude, and their eyes are filled with envy and admiration as they look at her.

Even the Foundation Establishment cultivators who were specially invited took the time to personally approach her and chat with her. Their words were full of praise and recognition, showing great kindness and affability, without the slightest bit of airs.

"Thank you, seniors."

Mo Xue was flattered; in her eyes, even Foundation Establishment cultivators were extraordinary figures.

After the elders left, she had received many small gifts. Disciples from the sect also took the initiative to send people to greet her, as they liked to establish cooperative relationships. If she weren't nominally Li Miaoyun's disciple, Qinghe Immortal Water Residence would probably have spared no expense to recruit her.

"I will finally stop holding Master Luo back!"

Mo Xue's lips trembled, her heart filled with mixed emotions, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly.

She's been called a fairy now. She's finally become a cultivator who can stand on her own. After a long period of suppressed and arduous cultivation, she's finally seeing the results.

She will surely be able to join the Taoist sect and become a fairy no less powerful than Ming Ruoxue, and hand over the first retainer token to Master Luo.

Then, together with Qiuyun, the three of them achieve the Golden Core and stay together forever.

"What? Master Luo got the retainer's token from Fairy Ruoxue?"

After a while, Mo Xue's face turned bitter as she belatedly learned from Yun Mo that Luo Fanchen had ascended to the top of the Dharma Tower and become Ming Ruoxue's first disciple.

"why is it like this"

Mo Xue pouted, her head drooping with a wronged expression. Her initial joy vanished, replaced by a strong sense of crisis.

As she grew, so did Master Luo, and at a speed far surpassing her own.

Even if she successfully ascends to immortality and joins the Daoist sect, she will still need to start as an outer disciple, and the protection she receives will be less than that of Fairy Ruoxue.
Fortunately, Fairy Ruoxue cultivated the Path of Ruthlessness; otherwise, she really wouldn't know how she would have fought, and she would have been guaranteed to lose.
"Is that Master Luo?"

The commotion around her immediately stopped. Mo Xue narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and saw the spirit puppets on the deck make way for her.

With a faint smile on his lips, Luo Fanchen walked towards her under the watchful eyes of everyone, his eyes filled with relief and pity.

"My Moxue is also a little genius on the Qingyun Ranking."

"Master Luo!"

Mo Xue's nose twitched slightly, and disregarding her shyness, she nestled into Luo Fanchen's arms like a swallow.

A fragrant breeze wafted over him, and with a soft jade in his arms, Luo Fanchen couldn't help but smile. He gently stroked the long, slender curve of the girl's beautiful back, showering her with praise, and led her to the front of the group of cultivators.

"I have been entrusted by Fairy Ruoxue to entertain you all for the banquet aboard the ship."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly, and dozens of spirit puppets presented various kinds of spiritual food.

The aroma was enticing. Mo Xue silently swallowed, while Luo Fanchen gently pushed her back, bringing the girl to his front.

"My daughter, Moxue, will need your continued support in the future."

"Fairy Mo Xue is young and promising. She has reached the top of the Sword Tower and saved some face for us. We will take good care of such a genius."

The cultivators returned the greeting with clasped hands, not daring to be negligent, and their curiosity about this new disciple, Lady Ruoxue, grew even stronger.

In less than a quarter of an hour, he reached the top of the Dharma Tower. Why was he not well-known before?

"Everyone, please take a seat."

Luo Fanchen led Mo Xue to her seat, and only after he was seated did everyone else take their seats in order.

At the last seat, Yun Mo and Shou Rufeng stared blankly at Luo Fanchen, as if waking from a dream, and excitedly took their seats in the two specially added seats.

The two gazed at the fragrant feast before them, silently swallowing their saliva.

It is truly a case of "when one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven." Given their cultivation level and status, they will likely never be able to enjoy the spiritual feast personally bestowed by the Luoshen Pavilion, even until their death.

The first-grade superior-quality Cloud River Deer meat and the first-grade mid-quality tender jade fruit are special supplies of the Luoshen Pavilion, far superior to ordinary spiritual items. Generally, only geniuses who have made contributions can enjoy them, and they are also rare tonics for them.

"If I refine the venison spirit fruit, I can break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining."

Yunmo was overjoyed, while Shou Rufeng, no longer caring about his image, wolfed down his food.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. Despite trying her best to maintain an elegant table manner, Mo Xue almost buried her head in the jade table. Luo Fanchen couldn't help but chuckle and gently wiped the corner of the girl's lips with a handkerchief.

He left his own top-grade spirit fish and jade peaches untouched, packing them up to take back to Qiuyun.

"They're all little fairies now, don't they care about their table manners?"

Mo Xue licked her lips with her soft tongue, and Luo Fanchen affectionately stretched out his index finger and gently stroked the bridge of the girl's nose.

The girl pouted and grumbled, "A fairy is a fairy, what little fairy? Master Luo is so mean."

Mo Xue tilted her head back, gently wiping her lips on Luo Ye's handkerchief. Her soft lips intentionally or unintentionally brushed against his fingertips, and she playfully winked at him with her almond-shaped eyes: "I'm all grown up now. If you don't believe me, Luo Ye can check me over properly."

"Mischievous girl."

Luo Fanchen glanced at the girl's flat chest out of the corner of his eye, and his arm involuntarily went slightly numb.

"Master Luo, this is a good thing. I plan to take half of it back to Qiuyun."

"This is a special spirit fish from Luoshen Pavilion. Don't worry about digesting it; it's quite good for you. You can pack up my portion and give it to Qiuyun later."

Luo Fanchen reached out and tucked the stray strands of hair from Mo Xue's cheek behind her ear.

He slowly got up, his meridians still feeling cool.

The spiritual tea that Fa Lou drank was probably a mid-grade second-tier tea, and it would take many days to refine it.

"Master Luo, won't you try some?"

"I have already eaten."

Luo Fanchen gently rubbed Mo Xue's head, propped his chin up, and watched the girl eat with tenderness, feeling a sense of satisfaction akin to feeding a cat.

The banquet was halfway through when cultivators soon came to visit.

They were respectful, and even though their cultivation was far superior to Luo Fanchen's, they showed none of the arrogance they usually displayed towards rogue cultivators.

"May I ask where Lord Luo holds his post?"

"In the Yi Wood Secret Realm a month from now, I will represent the Treasure Pavilion to enter the trial. At that time, I will be able to cooperate with you fellow Daoists for mutual benefit."

Luo Fanchen did not refuse the group's attempts to engage in conversation, and took the initiative to mention the Yimu Secret Realm a month later.

Upon hearing this, everyone secretly thought it was true. They had seen Luo Fanchen and Li Miaoyun together many times, and their behavior seemed to be that of peers, quite close. They were originally a little jealous, but when they thought that this person could reach the top of the Dharma Tower, they felt much better.

A genius deserves to be protected by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“自然，四宗这次登楼吃了亏，秘境之行怕是会连本带利找回来。”

The cultivators clicked their tongues in amazement. As the elite forces of the two sects, they had to venture into the secret realm for the sake of their sects and their own immortal destiny.

They also recognized Luo Fanchen's potential; being able to reach the top of the Dharma Tower meant his combat strength must be considerable.

I came here to chat and get to know you, hoping to recruit more high-level players in the secret realm.

"The Yimu Sect is originally the territory of our three sects. What right do the other four sects have to snatch our opportunities? We should unite as one. With Qing Beixuan and Senior Sister Qianyun leading the way, and now Fellow Daoist Luo is also in charge of the Jubao Pavilion."

"This time, we must make the four sects suffer!" "Of course, in the future, Luo and Mo Xue will have to rely on everyone to take care of us in Feiyunfang."

Luo Fanchen clasped his hands in greeting, showing no airs whatsoever. Everyone rose to return the greeting, and the host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.

"Although Luo Fanchen is a rogue cultivator, his speech is extraordinary. Even after gaining power, he remains humble and reserved, truly a gentleman. We can befriend him."

After the banquet ended, Qinghai, who was fifth in line in the Qinghe Sect and at the seventh level of Qi Refining, returned to the sect, bowed to his senior brother Qingbeixuan, and gave a detailed account of what he had seen and heard at the banquet, as well as the information he had gathered about Luo Fanchen.

"A true gentleman? Ha!"

The candlelight flickered, casting a dim glow that illuminated Qing Beixuan's face.

He was not invited to a banquet today, and he could clearly feel the change in the elders' attitude towards him. They seemed to be distancing themselves from him. It was obvious that after losing Ming Ruoxue's favor, his situation would only become more difficult.

He was once the most powerful person under the Qinghe Sect's chief, but now he has lost his power. Meanwhile, Luo Fanchen, a rogue cultivator, has won the favor of Fairy Ruoxue.

His teeth ached with jealousy. Damn it, if he had known this would happen, he would have risked half his life to climb the tower.

"I have sent people to investigate this person's background. Luo Fanchen is a rogue cultivator who has lived around Feiyunfang for twenty years and has been cultivating diligently. His most recent record is two years ago, when he reached the third level of Qi Refining."

After Qingbei Xuan finished speaking, he sneered, "Just some trash with five spiritual roots. He probably got some kind of fortuitous opportunity, which is why he's gained power."

"With five spiritual roots, I observe that this person possesses a powerful and restrained true essence, a perfect foundation, and shows no signs of being forced to grow too quickly."

Qinghai frowned slightly, feeling that Luo Fanchen's progress was abnormally fast.

Given the breathing speed of a cultivator with five spiritual roots, the impoverished cultivation environment of a rogue cultivator, the lack of cultivation techniques and elixirs, and the fact that he broke through three levels in two years, it was only possible by refining and squeezing out the potential of a demonic pill that depleted his foundation.

However, this person's true essence was far more abundant than that of ordinary people, and he showed no signs of weakness or evil after consuming the demon pill.

"Senior brother, are you saying he has a special constitution?"

"Correct!"

Qing Beixuan's eyes gleamed slightly, as if a hint of greed was showing.

"It must be an excellent physique related to true essence or breathing techniques. It's just a pity that it was awakened in a person with five spiritual roots. It's like casting pearls before swine."

"Senior brother, you mean..."

Qinghai's expression changed slightly, while Qingbeixuan said with a smile, "I have investigated this person's identity."

"Luo Fanchen was born in a mortal town in the Mo Lan Domain. This town belonged to a declining branch of the Luo family. Since he also had the surname Luo, he was most likely a member of a large branch of the Luo family."

"With the bloodline of the Luo family and a special physique, I believe the main branch of the Luo family will be very interested."

Qing Beixuan stood with his hands behind his back, toying with the jade cup with his fingertips, and slowly brought his five fingers together.

"Senior brother, why did you go to such lengths?"

Qinghai paced back and forth, his eyes filled with a hint of reluctance, as he offered his advice.

"You're being too kind-hearted. Do you even know what this excellent physique means to the young masters of the Luo family?"

"With such a physique, that direct descendant of the Qingyun List will surely be able to enter the Daoist sect. At that time, the Luo family will reciprocate by bestowing two Foundation Establishment Pills upon us. Why would you and I, fellow disciples, have to worry about establishing our foundations?"

Seizing a person's constitution is a demonic cultivation method that is harmful to the natural order and has serious side effects.

Those who practice this method must consume a large amount of magical treasures and spiritual materials, endure great pain, and the process of seizing them is extremely dangerous. Moreover, even if they succeed, they can only obtain a maximum of 30% of their divine physical constitution.

However, if both parties inherit the same bloodline, the side effects will be greatly reduced during the possession process, and they will inherit 20% more of the body's divine effects.

A person with an excellent physique can also achieve superior effects through possession, enough to gain a foothold in the Taoist sect.

"Luo Fanchen is a guest personally selected by Fairy Ruoxue. If this matter is exposed, not only will we suffer, but the Luo family will also be in trouble."

“Foolish. This is the Luo family’s own business. I was just providing information.”

Qing Beixuan chuckled, then said earnestly, "Junior brother, you don't really think that all the eldest sons of great clans are born with special physiques, the darlings of heaven?"

"Why are geniuses always the direct descendants, the eldest sons? Just because of their inferior bloodlines from incestuous marriages? Hah. To spread their branches and leaves, that's all."

Qing Beixuan sighed softly, patted Qinghai's shoulder, and said helplessly, "In this world, even if people eat people, it won't make a difference if we do it this once more."

"We cultivate the righteous path; we are merely at the Foundation Establishment stage. Once our senior brother formally enters the Daoist sect, why should we worry about not being able to establish our foundation?"

"You are good in every way, except that you lack experience."

Qing Beixuan shook his head slightly, the ferocity on his face fading, revealing a hint of bitterness.

"The Ascension Ceremony is extremely difficult. My spiritual root is not of the highest grade, and my cultivation technique is not inherited from the Daoist scriptures. How can I compare with the geniuses of those great clans?"

"Qinghe Sect is weak. In the eyes of the major clans and superior vassal sects, we are not much different from rogue cultivators."

Qing Beixuan sighed, "We don't have the foundation of a great clan. When they expand their branches, they can always find some people with good physiques."

“Take that third young master of the Tuo family for example. I saw it with my own eyes. When he was young, he only had four spiritual roots. Now he has the Yuan River Body, is compatible with water-type spiritual power, and has a mid-grade dual spiritual root. Do you think this can be achieved through the righteous path?”

"But we have no grudge against Luo Fanchen."

Qinghai struggled with his feelings; he had a good impression of Luo Fanchen and couldn't bear to do it for a moment.

Those whose constitution is taken away will surely die, or worse, their soul will be scattered.

Luo Fanchen was an upright, humble, and reserved person; he should not have ended up like this.

"If anyone's to blame, it's him for having the blood of the Luo family. He hasn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, but he dares to act so arrogantly. He deserves to die."

"Naruo Xue Fairy"

"If Fairy Xue cultivates the path of detachment, her retainer token can only intimidate us little ants. In the eyes of the great clans, this retainer token is no different from a decoration. They have plenty of clan rules to deal with her."

Qingbei Xuan greedily licked the corner of his lips with his tongue, earnestly patting Qinghai and advising him.

"Alright, junior brother, even if we use Foundation Establishment spiritual items, our success rate is only 30%. Moreover, Qingzheng is a traitor who has caused chaos in Feiyunfang. I'm afraid our Qinghe Sect won't be able to get a quota for Foundation Establishment spiritual items for the next twenty years."

"How many twenty-year periods does one have in a lifetime? Can you wait that long, junior brother? Fellow Daoist, you should be my friend in helping me achieve the Great Dao."

Qing Beixuan patiently persuaded him, saying with a smile, "If we confirm that you have an excellent physique, this information can be exchanged for at least two Foundation Establishment Pills. At that time, you and I, as fellow disciples, can establish our foundations together and share longevity."

At the same time, the banquet ended, and Luo Fanchen was ordered to lead the other three members of the top ranking to the core of the spirit ship to meet Ming Ruoxue.

The jade bricks along the way were initially carved from spirit stones, but in the latter half they were almost entirely forged from high-grade soul-cleansing crystals.

"It seems that the side effects of the Taiyin Jade Soul Body have a significant impact on Ming Ruoxue."

Luo Fanchen held Mo Xue's hand and murmured silently.

Li Yunxiang stared blankly at Qianyun, who followed far behind. As soon as the three of them entered the Soul Cleansing Crystal Corridor, they felt dizzy and their minds were cleansed. Before they even entered the core area, a faint, sweet scent of lotus seeds lingered around their noses.

"The taste of the Heart-Cleansing Pill."

Luo Fanchen raised an eyebrow and, guided by the spirit puppet, waited quietly outside the ice lotus nanmu screen.

After a while, the rustling sound of wind and frost could be heard. Soon, several Foundation Establishment cultivators walked out with their heads hanging down and shivering. Their skin was covered with a layer of frost, and they retreated silently without daring to raise their heads.

He is the foundation-building elder of Qinghe Xianshui Residence.

It seems that Fairy Ruoxue was very dissatisfied with the performance of the two sects on the seventh floor, and the elders of the two sects must have been scolded quite a bit.

"Mr. Luo?"

A few breaths later, Li Miaoyun took light steps and followed the elders away. She was dignified, with bright eyes and white teeth. Her elegant oval face was adorned with rouge, making her charming and beautiful. Her fair and smooth skin did not freeze over like the elders'.

"Sister Ruoxue has discovered two more cases of embezzlement and is furious."

Li Miaoyun took the initiative to step forward and start a conversation. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she stepped aside and spoke gently with her fox-like eyes.

"I would like to discuss the matter of the Yimu Secret Realm with you in detail, and I will wait here for you to come out."

(End of this chapter)