Chapter 2101: Chapter 695: _2 "Heaven-replenishing Elixir!?" Though Lu Qingsong was only at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, he had heard of the famed Heaven-replenishing Elixir. Previously, his brother Lu Qingshan had also mentioned the elixir to him, suggesting that he might acquire one for him in the future. Unexpectedly, his father had given such a precious pill to him. Warmth surged through his heart, but with a slight bitter smile, he cupped his hands in salute, "Thank you, Father, but this kind of pill would be a waste on me. Please take it back." One knows one’s own affairs best. Having a Seventh Grade Spiritual Root, taking on family responsibilities and managing affairs, he had gradually lost his ambition to progress in cultivation. Not comparing himself to his talented brother, even compared to Lu Qingyan and Lu Lingxiao, he felt he was like the older generation. Under such circumstances, he knew even if his Spiritual Root improved, it would at most enhance his cultivation speed, possibly allowing him to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, but achieving little more. "You have worked hard for the family over the years; I have seen it all. This is your reward." Lu Changsheng said softly, aware that he had paid little attention to this son. Many years before Lu Yuanding had passed away, he mentioned that this son harbored resentment due to the excellence of his siblings. But lacking ability, this resentment could not be vented, leaving him to eventually choose acceptance and recognize his mediocrity. "Father, the Heaven-replenishing Elixir is precious, with many siblings needing it, like Sister Ruyi, Qingyan, Qing Xuan, Wangshu; they would put it to better use. On me, it would be wasted." Lu Qingsong, in a deep blue brocade robe, wore a beard and appeared to be around forty, exuding both calmness and a certain authority, saluted as he spoke. Lu Changsheng, having the Nascent Soul-level Taiyi Divine Soul, could see that his son’s words were sincere. Acknowledging his son’s acceptance of mediocrity like early Lu Xianzhi, he understood his son’s reluctance to overreach, preferring to live in the present. "Alright, keep these resources, endeavor to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment on your own." Lu Changsheng did not insist, planning to see in a few decades if he would consider the "Heavenly Longevity Technique." Though it could lead to breakthroughs in Core Formation and even Nascent Soul, freedom would be the sacrifice. "Thank you, Father." Lu Qingsong showed no regret, appearing thoroughly relaxed. After all, contentment brings happiness. If not born into the Bi Lake Mountain Lu Family, with his talent, ability, and comprehension, breaking through to Foundation Establishment would indeed pose a challenge. ... Four years ago, a Beast Tide occurred in the Great Dream Marsh, Lu Qingyan from Dragon Fish Island and several Lu Family Foundation Establishment cultivators promptly joined the Immortal City Law Enforcement Team, aiding in defense and hunting demon beasts, earning considerable renown for Dragon Fish Island. Especially Lu Qingyan, wielding the Blackwater Flood Dragon Daoist Soldier, who gained the title of [Black Dragon Spear], attracting numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators’ pursuit. Although Lu Qingyan’s appearance wasn’t strikingly beautiful, it was still considered above average. This beauty, being the daughter of the Vice City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City, the True Master of Changsheng, and commanding the Lu Family Dao Soldier. It should be known, the previous commander of the Lu Family Dao Soldier was the firstborn of the Lu Family. From this, one could see Lu Qingyan’s status and position within the Lu Family. Thus, after the Beast Tide, cultivators often visited Dragon Fish Island, seeking guidance and sparring opportunities as a means to connect with Lu Qingyan. On this day, at Jiao Snake Cliff, Dragon Fish Island, Lu Qingyan sparred with a scholarly-looking cultivator aged twenty-seven or twenty-eight. This was one of her many daily routines. Besides cultivation, raising Dao Soldiers, she would either hunt demon beasts or spar with others. At this time, a middle-aged man around thirty and a handsome youth near twenty strolled leisurely towards her. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚 Lu Qingyan, holding a black flood dragon long spear, suddenly sensed something, gazed at the handsome, ethereal youth, and was startled. With an agile flip in the air, she saluted, calling out: "Father!" "What!?" The scholarly cultivator sparring with Lu Qingyan saw this and looked at the ethereal, refreshing youth, startled, hurriedly saluting: "Young Li Fengyao of Sea Rock Island’s Li Family, pays respect to Changsheng True Master." "Hmm." Lu Changsheng had some impression of this Li Family of Sea Rock Island, seemingly a False Core level power. He made a brief inquiry and then allowed his daughter to speak, while Li Fengyao, seeing this, wisely refrained from disrupting them, respectfully departing. Then, Lu Changsheng suddenly looked at his daughter, smilingly said: "Qingyan, this young man likely has feelings for you?" "Ah!?" Lu Qingyan was taken aback. She didn’t expect her father to bring up such a topic. But after a slight moment of surprise, her eyes became firm as she said: "Daughter harbors no thoughts of romance, nor wishes to marry or be a concubine." Having said this, she tightened her grip on the Black Dragon Spear, her eyes bright with determination, "Even if not possessing my elder brother, Sister Wangshu’s talent, mentality, daring, nor exceeding capabilities and management skills, I still wish to do my utmost, to see how far I can advance in the future." "Though I may not match Azure Phoenix True Monarch, binding the Azure Dragon with red tassels, earning worldwide fame, I still wish to wield the red tassels, guarding a realm for the family." She, despite being only five or six years younger than Lu Qingsong. Yet her aspirations were entirely different from his. Or perhaps, this was the reason many cultivators remained unmarried. Once settling down, marrying, having children, they gradually lost the heart to pursue the Tao, and the drive to forge ahead. "Good, it seems my Qingyan harbors such ambition." Lu Changsheng knew his daughter’s pursuit of Tao was resolute, but did not expect such aspirations.