Chapter 466: Chapter 240: Hidden Motives and Encounter with the Blood Corpse Mushroom

Even though it’s unclear why Li Bai is willing to dedicate the latter half of his life to serving the Lu Family, there must be no issues with his identity; otherwise, the initial signing of the hundred-year Tier Three Spirit Contract wouldn’t have been successful.

"Thank you, Master."

Lu Chan was delighted, especially upon seeing Lu Tianhong trying to dissuade but being stopped by Lu Shouren, which made her even happier.

After bidding farewell, Lu Chan transformed into a Startled Swan and rushed towards her residence. The two months of waiting weren’t in vain, and she accomplished her mission honorably. This way, regardless of whether Li Bai reaches the Fake Pill stage or the True Pill stage in the future, he owes her a favor.

If it’s merely the Fake Pill, this favor would be enough to accomplish some tasks at critical moments, and with the three million Spirit Stones as a meeting gift, she wouldn’t be at a loss in any way. If Li Bai achieves the True Pill, then this favor would be tremendously rewarding.

At the same time.

After Lu Chan hurriedly left, a hint of doubt gradually appeared on Lu Tianhong’s refined face, "Master, why do you want to help this Li Bai whose origins are unknown? The Tier Three Yin Meridian is an invaluable Core Formation resource for the entire Lu Family, and many are waiting for it. Was it rash to agree with an outsider..."

Lu Tianhong didn’t continue, for saying more would be excessive, but it was clear that the Master understood the unspoken words.

A single Tier Three Yin Meridian Core Formation would significantly thin out the Celestial Yin Spiritual Qi, making a second Core Formation impossible for decades. Even the supreme Tier Three Yin Meridian within the Celestial Yin Mountain Range would have an impact lasting at least twenty years.

If it were given to someone who transformed into a ghost, it’s still unclear whether other Golden Core Zhenren of the Lu Family would agree. Even if they do agree, such resources wasted on an outsider seem indeed a bit wasteful.

"You don’t understand. This one’s power is extraordinary. Even at Foundation Establishment Perfection, he can rival a Fake Pill Demon Cultivator. This kind of potential is tremendous. Looking around the entire Lu Family, even you aren’t as good as him. Although we don’t know his true background, he is willing to sign a hundred-year, even a thousand-year Spirit Contract, indicating it’s not just for the Tier Three Yin Meridian. Perhaps he’s gotten into some big trouble, probably with a Golden Core Zhenren, and wants our Lu Family as a shield." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Lu Shouren added, "Regardless of what he intends to do, having a Fake Pill Cultivator join our Lu Family in exchange for some Core Formation resources, what’s the harm? Moreover, you should know that the Tier Three Yin Meridian in the Celestial Yin Mountain is something we and the He Family jointly snatched from the Nightmare Python Demon Race of the Celestial Yin Mountain. It’s still uncertain how long we can hold it."

"Master, could it be? A Foundation Establishment Perfection Ghost Cultivator fleeing from the Divine Fall Mountain Range, able to rival a Fake Pill Demon Cultivator of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect?" Lu Tianhong found it quite unbelievable. Even though it was Master’s words, she was reluctant to believe, as the Master hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, perhaps it was hearsay from Lu Chan and the Leng Sect duo.

Lu Shouren smiled silently, offering no explanation, for there was already news circulating within the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect about Ye Yue Qingyou’s crushing defeat. How could Lu Chan and the Leng Sect duo have had the capability to make Ye Yue Qingyou suffer such a defeat?

Both together couldn’t match up to him; the only one capable of causing such a turn of events must be Li Bai.

"Just go about your own business. This old man isn’t in the mood for talisman making, so there’s no need for you to stand by."

With that said.

Lu Shouren transformed into a Startled Swan and darted away.

Where he went.

Was naturally to see the Patriarch.

No matter what, the future involvement of a Fake Pill necessitates a collective discussion and requires the Patriarch’s approval.

...

Soon enough.

Lu Chan dispatched Lu Xinghe to deliver the news to East Spring Undying Bone’s residence. The maid responsible for arranging the residence was a member of the Lu Family, her name was Lu Xue. Clever and perceptive, she was placed there by the Lu Family not just for service, but likely also for oversight.

However, Wen Jiu didn’t bother; once familiarized, whatever needed delegating was done regardless of her surname being Lu or Ma.

"Master, Senior Disciple Lu Xinghe, Lu Chan Zhenren’s primary disciple, requests an audience." Lu Xue opened the courtyard door and loudly announced.

Wen Jiu was resting, while also assisting Wen Ya and Mu Chang’an in their cultivation. Hearing that there was movement at East Spring Undying Bone, he quickly controlled East Spring Undying Bone to send a message to Lu Xue, "Let him in directly."

"Uncle Lu, please!"

Lu Xue hurriedly welcomed Lu Xinghe inside, not daring to delay.

If it weren’t for serving Li Bai, she wouldn’t even have had the chance to see Lu Xinghe in the past.

After all, there are thousands upon thousands of Lu Family members, and even though she bears the surname Lu, being a descendant of the main lineage, she still resides at the lowest tier within the Lu Clan Territory of East Pole Immortal City, whereas Lu Xinghe is a descendant of a Golden Core, a Fake Pill True Inheritor.

"Hmm hmm."

Lu Xinghe nodded, leisurely walking inside.

As he walked, he couldn’t help but start running.

"Elder Li, Master asked me to bring you some news; Master Shigong has agreed, and he said that if you’re willing to sign the Thousand-year Spirit Contract, he would even personally protect you during your Core Formation."

Wen Jiu was quite satisfied with the result, though as to whether to let Lu Shouren protect him during Core Formation, that was a matter for later consideration.

Following this, Lu Xinghe added, "There’s something unexpected though. Master couldn’t obtain the Yin Sha Evil Spirit for you."

"No matter, the Tier Three Yin Meridian is sufficient." Wen Jiu had never expected the Lu Family to support him with a Yin Sha Evil Spirit; even if he signed dozens or hundreds of Thousand-year Spirit Contracts, it might still be unattainable.

Unless he was willing to willingly expose the incident of killing two Fake Pill Demon Cultivators, coupled with the guarantee of a Thousand-year Spirit Contract, perhaps then the Lu Family Golden Core might be willing to consider it. But even so, it has no use for Wen Jiu.

The East Spring Undying Bone could only utilize the Unrestrained Yin Evil Spirit, while he possessed the Tier Three High-Grade Black Demon Soul.

Lu Xinghe continued, "Furthermore, perhaps it’ll require some additional time, Master mentioned that it will take at least half a year."