Chapter 1223: Chapter 424: Could Lu Changsheng be doing this to Birth a Spiritual Body?_2 Under the onslaught of the Thunder Fire Mysterious Lotus, two cultivators in the early stages of Foundation Establishment turned to ashes along with their flesh, magic artifacts, magical robes, and storage bags. However, from the subtle clues, the two women could tell there were signs of only two bodies, meaning one person must have escaped. "Nine Foundation Establishment cultivators, this definitely isn’t the work of a single power." Lu Miaoge’s eyebrows slightly furrowed as she spoke in a low voice. Even a False Core Stage Family wouldn’t be able to dispatch nine Foundation Establishment cultivators all at once. Therefore, it’s more likely that multiple powers acted. Or perhaps, some power spent a fortune to hire Robber Cultivators and Loose Cultivators to take action. "I will have people investigate after I return to the sect." Xiao Xiyue’s visage and body were shrouded in a hazy glow, and she seemed like a bright moon, cold and holy. "Xi Yue, thank you for your trouble." Lu Miaoge said earnestly. If this incident could prompt the Qingyun Sect to act and gather some information, it would serve as a significant deterrent. "It’s no trouble." Xiao Xiyue’s voice was calm and indifferent. Although she did not have any aversion to Lu Miaoge, and even felt somewhat close to her. But unless she was facing Lu Changsheng or Lu Wangshu, she couldn’t help but radiate an aloof aura that kept others at a distance. As Lu Qingxuan was presently weak, the two women did not leave immediately. Lu Miaoge sent a message home, hoping that Xia Zhizue or Li Xingyu could come and oversee Flower Fruit Mountain for a while. ... Bi Lake Mountain, Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven. "Red Leaf Valley Market suffered an attack by six Robber Cultivators, Flower Fruit Mountain encountered an attack by three Robber Cultivators..." In the Changsheng Hall, Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he listened to Lu Miaoyun’s words. He didn’t expect that his family’s auction would provoke such a commotion. He glanced at the white-golden cocoon on the bed, continuously absorbing nature’s spiritual energy, and after pondering for a moment, he stepped out of Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven with Lu Miaoyun. He later led Xia Zhizue silently away from Bi Lake Mountain to Flower Fruit Mountain. "Changsheng, you’ve come." Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to arrive so quickly. They thought to themselves, is this the travel speed of a Nascent Soul Immortal? 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦 "Xi Yue, Sister Miaoge..." Lu Changsheng had just sensed Xiao Xiyue with his Divine Sense, so he wasn’t surprised and asked about the specific situation of Red Leaf Valley Market and Flower Fruit Mountain. After hearing that Xiao Xiyue would take the bodies of the three to the Qingyun Sect to request an investigation from the Enforcement Hall, Lu Changsheng immediately said softly, "Xi Yue, thanks for your trouble." "It’s nothing." Xiao Xiyue’s usually cold eyes appeared much softer at this moment. Then, Lu Changsheng went to a courtyard to visit his son Lu Qingxuan. "Father!" Lu Qingxuan in the room heard the noise, and was surprised to see Lu Changsheng, getting up in a hurry like a child who had done something wrong, and quickly paid his respects. "You shouldn’t be moving around with your injuries." Lu Changsheng’s palm lifted slightly, and an invisible mana force made him lie down, saying gently, "The situation here has been made known to me, you did very well." Although at that time, Lu Qingxuan could have just defended himself using the Great Formation and awaited reinforcements. But his decision then was not wrong either. In the midst of speaking, Lu Changsheng stepped forward to check on Lu Qingxuan’s injuries. Knowing that his son’s exhaustion resulted from deploying the Thunder Fire Mysterious Lotus, leading to mana exhaustion and physical burden. He took out several bottles of elixir medicines from his storage ring and handed them over. "Thank you, Father." Lu Qingxuan felt relieved. Perhaps it was his mother’s teaching when he was young, or the seldom interaction with his father, but he always felt there was an imposing aura about his father. He was also somewhat worried that his own actions might displease his father. "In the future, you should focus on recovering at home and must not use mana. Your Aunt Zhiyue will take care of things here at Flower Fruit Mountain." Lu Changsheng spoke. Although Xia Zhizue’s combat power was weak, overseeing the Great Formation’s operation shouldn’t be a problem. If there was any issue, they just had to message him right away. "Yes, Father." Lu Qingxuan nodded and complied. After that, Lu Changsheng asked about the techniques, magic artifacts of the three, and then returned to Red Leaf Valley Market with Lu Miaoge and Xiao Xiyue. "Dad, Mom." Lu Wangshu was surprised to see Lu Changsheng’s arrival. But soon she expressed with a wronged expression how hard this battle had been for her. Lu Changsheng glanced at his daughter, seeing that it was just an excessive drain of her energy, and reassured her that a few days of rest would suffice. But thinking of his daughter’s diligent efforts in Red Leaf Valley Market for the last few months, he still uttered a few words of comfort. "Wangshu, you will send Jiuyou back to White Tiger Mountain later." Lu Changsheng uttered with slight contemplation. Originally, White Tiger Mountain and Flower Fruit Mountain could support each other immediately. But now, only Lu Qingsong was holding down White Tiger Mountain and dared not leave lightly. If they had the Nine Netherhound with them, it would be much better. "Alright, Daddy, I can go to White Tiger Mountain to oversee things." Hearing that Flower Fruit Mountain had also been attacked, Lu Wangshu knew that her father was not in a good mood, so she agreed obediently and even volunteered. "Good, Wangshu, thank you for your hard work." Lu Changsheng lovingly stroked his daughter’s hair, thinking that she was sensible after all. Then, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge went to visit Lu Yuanding. "Dad, Mom." Lu Yuanding was resting, his siblings Lu Qingxi and Lu Qingxuan were accompanying their grandfather. Lu Yuanding was a light sleeper, and as he heard the commotion, he opened his cloudy eyes, his voice old and slow, "Changsheng, you’ve come..." "Father-in-law." Lu Changsheng could clearly see the fading life force of his father-in-law Lu Yuanding and feared that he might not last more than a few days. "Don’t be sad. Seeing the grandeur of Red Leaf Valley Market like this, I have no regrets." Lu Yuanding noticed Lu Changsheng’s solemn expression, and managed to squeeze out a smile on his wrinkled, liver-spotted face, showing a calm acceptance of his own death. After speaking, as if struck by a sudden thought, Lu Yuanding looked towards Lu Miaoge and said softly, "Miaoge, I wish to return home, back to Qingzhu Mountain..."