Chapter 642: Chapter 245: The First Guest Elder Offering!_2 “` Ten years ago, Xiao Xiyue was at the Ninth Level Energy Refinement stage; now, she has broken through to Foundation Establishment, becoming a core disciple of the Qingyun Sect. Ten years ago, Lu Changsheng was merely a son-in-law to the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain; now, he has broken through to Foundation Establishment, becoming a Mountain Master himself! In ten years’ time, Hong Yi advanced from the heir to the Marquis of Ruyi to the Marquis himself, controlling Ruyi Prefecture. Han Lin ascended from a lower-grade Artifact Refiner to an upper-grade one. Because of her Vegbody, Zhao Qingqing transitioned from being a Pharmacist to a Spirit Plant Master; now, she has become a Second Rank Spiritual Plant Master. “My friends, if my memory serves me right, it has been exactly twenty-three years since we first met.” 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞 Lu Changsheng said, looking at the five people before him. Among the five, he, Xiao Xiyue, and Zhao Qingqing all maintained their youthful appearance, with only changes in their demeanor. But for Hong Yi and Han Lin, both their appearances and auras had gone through significant changes. Especially Hong Yi, wearing a Purple Gold Crown and brocade robe, sporting a long beard, his features bearing a mature and dignified air. “Indeed, exactly twenty-three years.” Hong Yi stroked his beard and nodded in agreement. His voice was filled with sentiment. Thinking back to their initial meeting, he was proud and conceited because of his noble birth, looking down on others. But now, among the five of them, he was the least accomplished. His position as the Marquis of Ruyi was maintained thanks to his relationship with Lu Changsheng. Otherwise, it would have been extremely difficult for him to become the heir and succeed the Marquis of Ruyi’s position back then. “It’s been twenty-three years before we knew it…” “It’s a pity that Li Daoist isn’t here.” “Over these twenty years, the most splendid tales are still those of Lu Daoist and Hong Daoist…” The five of them looked at each other and laughed, feeling nostalgic for the swift passage of time, engaging in idle chatter and reminiscing about old times. “Brother Hong, I plan to let Quanzhen stay at home and study calmly for the next few years.” “If you’re willing, you can let Xuanji stay at Bi Lake Mountain temporarily…” Upon hearing Hong Yi mention his son, Hong Xuanji, Lu Changsheng spoke up. Hong Xuanji was Hong Yi’s most cherished son, upon whom he placed great hopes. He prepared to send him to the Qingyun Sect in two years’ time, when they would be recruiting disciples, to participate in the Immortal Sects’ assessment. Now that Hong Yi was discussing his son’s arrangements, Lu Changsheng was also willing to help take care of him. After all, Hong Yi had helped him a lot over the past twenty years, and it was only right for him to return the favor. “In that case, I’ll trouble you with Xuanji, Brother Lu.” Hong Yi, upon hearing this, immediately showed delight and thanked him with a bow. If his son could cultivate at Bi Lake Mountain, it would surely be better than doing so in the Ruyi Prefecture or a small marketplace. Furthermore, he knew that Lu Changsheng was recruiting spiritual farmers and fishermen with Spiritual Roots, teaching them the Skills of Spiritual Plant cultivation, Talisman Making, and Puppetry. Thus, he was more than happy to let his son stay here and develop a good relationship with Lu Changsheng’s children. If his son did not pass the Qingyun Sect assessment in two years, he could still mingle with the Lu Family. That way, this son’s future achievements were likely to surpass his own. “Ha ha, Brother Hong, you are too polite.” Lu Changsheng laughed and nodded. “Daoist Lu, didn’t you say you would show us your family’s Spiritual Medicine garden? Since we have time now, why don’t we take a look?” “And it would be nice to stroll around Bi Lake Mountain while we’re at it.” At that moment, Zhao Qingqing voiced her suggestion. Previously, while chatting at the Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng had expressed hope for her to take a look at his family’s Spiritual Medicine valley and provide some planting advice. She brought over many Spirit Plant seeds as gifts to celebrate the occasion on this visit. But specific recommendations and planting would require a look at the situation for a final verdict. “In that case, Fairy Xi Yue, Brother Hong, Daoist Han, shall we all take a stroll together?” Lu Changsheng suggested cheerily upon hearing her proposal. “Ha ha, sure.” “I’d like to admire the beauty of Bi Lake Mountain too.” The group nodded in agreement. Immediately thereafter, Lu Changsheng took them on a tour around Bi Lake Mountain, explaining the features, before arriving at Lingcui Cliff. “Mountain Master!” “Greetings to the Mountain Master!” “Dad, Uncle Hong, Uncle Han, Aunt Xiao, Aunt Zhao.” Lingcui Cliff was inhabited by some spiritual farmers from other families left by the Yu Family. Lu Ping’an was also assigned by Lu Changsheng to guard the Spiritual Medicine garden at Lingcui Cliff. “Hmm, we have come to take a look.” Lu Changsheng nodded and spoke. The Spiritual Medicine garden still looked the same as before. It had only some common Spirit Plants and unripe Spiritual Medicines. “Daoist Zhao, this is the Lingcui Cliff of my Bi Lake Mountain. This area is primarily used for Spirit Fields, and this part as the Medicine Garden…” Lu Changsheng led the group through Lingcui Cliff, casually conversing and explaining. “As a Second Rank Talisman Master, Daoist Lu, you will likely focus on developing in this area in the future.” “Based on the Spirit Vein and soil conditions of Bi Lake Mountain, I suggest planting some ‘Water Cloud Bamboo’.” “As for the second rank Medicine Fields, you could consider ‘Transforming Dragon Ginseng,’ ‘Pale Face Flower,’ ‘Stone Dragon Root’…” “These Spiritual Medicines are quite suitable for cultivation and once they reach a certain age, they can be sold for a considerable value.” Zhao Qingqing observed the Spirit Fields, soil, and Spiritual Energy conditions, speaking out loud. In her words, she also moved aside, applying Techniques to test the soil composition and the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the fields. Ordinary spiritual farmers only need to learn one of the Techniques such as ‘Minor Cloud Rain Technique,’ ‘Gengjin Technique,’ ‘Decomposition Technique,’ ‘Quickening Technique,’ ‘Spring Wind Turns to Rain Technique,’ and so on. But to become a Spiritual Plant Master, one must be proficient in multiple Techniques. And to advance from a Spiritual Plant Master to a Spiritual Plant Master, one not only needs to master a variety of Techniques but also understand and control the conditions of various Spirit Plants and Spiritual Medicines. “Water Cloud Bamboo…” Lu Changsheng noted, nodding. He was aware that this was a type of Spiritual Bamboo, suitable for making talisman paper. As for Transforming Dragon Ginseng, Pale Face Flower, and Stone Dragon Root, they were all materials for the Foundation Establishment Elixir and Youth Preserving Elixir, each very valuable.