81: The profound mystery of breaking through the foundation building stage

Witnessing Lu Yang's miraculous Breakthrough process, Liu Yan's heart was a mix of curiosity and wonder. She couldn't help but lean in closer.

She was almost pressed against Lu Yang, her beautiful eyes carefully scanning his rejuvenated face and the majestic vitality circulating around him. Her focused, inquisitive look carried an unconscious intimacy.

With such close contact, holding warm fragrance and soft jade in his arms while her breath was like orchids, Lu Yang's heart swayed. The thoughts he had finally managed to suppress surged up again, and his breathing grew heavy.

And so... [Ding! Host proficiency points +2]

[Ding! Host proficiency points +2]

It wasn't until two hours of charming time had quietly passed that the two finally quieted down, embracing each other.

Liu Yan leaned lazily in Lu Yang's arms, her cheeks still flushed with a lingering blush.

Lu Yang gently stroked her beautiful hair and naturally began to chat about recent events.

He first asked about the situation of the Mutated Tiger Cub.

Liu Yan's eyes immediately lit up. "The little guy is growing incredibly fast; it completely confirms your initial judgment!

Mother also saw its amazing potential and spared no expense, continuously purchasing large amounts of Yao Beast flesh rich in spiritual energy to carefully feed it."

(Yao Beasts are different from humans; while Cultivators can practice inedia to absorb Spiritual Qi, Yao Beasts devouring essence and blood is also a very fast way to Cultivate.)

Lu Yang asked with interest, "Oh? What is the little thing's cultivation level now?"

Liu Yan smiled and said, "With Mother's cost-no-object feeding, and since it has been Cultivating deep within the Lava Cave, the little guy has now grown to a Realm equivalent to a Cultivator's Qi Refinement Stage Great Perfection!

This is only its juvenile stage; once it reaches adulthood, its potential will truly be limitless.

Mother has now put it in charge of guarding the Family's important mineral vein."

Lu Yang nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.

Next, he asked about the recent situation of Liu Yan's mother.

At the mention of her mother, Liu Yan's expression dimmed, tinged with a hint of worry:

"Family affairs are becoming more and more complex and heavy. Mother is busy dealing with them all day and can't even find time to accompany me... I can only go to the Lava Cave to Cultivate and keep the little guy company."

"And the situation in Jiangzhou City is becoming increasingly concerning."

Liu Yan's tone was heavy. "The Huang Family of Jiangzhou City somehow obtained a sinister secret technique that can briefly boost cultivation using Yao Beast essence and blood.

The Huang Family Head used this to briefly possess Peak Foundation Establishment strength. Along with his son Huang Teng (Foundation Establishment Mid-stage) and his daughter Huang Ying (Foundation Establishment Early-stage), they annexed the Zhao and Zhang families with lightning speed."

Speaking of this, the worry in Liu Yan's eyes grew deeper:

"Now, the industries controlled by the Huang Family and the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators they have far exceed my Liu Family. My mother is struggling alone, and the situation is becoming more and more unfavorable for her."

Lu Yang's brow furrowed slightly as his thoughts raced:

Him, Chi Rong, Mu Wanqing, Xia Yuxuan, and then finding a way to bring along Spring Breeze and Transforming Rain—that's a total of six Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

If they directly slaughtered their way back to Jiangzhou City, whether it was the Huang Family or whatever Family, they could wipe them all out!

He looked at Liu Yan, his tone steady and serious:

"Yaner, don't worry too much. If it truly comes to the worst, I can find a way to gather at least six Foundation Establishment Cultivators to go to Jiangzhou City to help.

Combined with your father and your two uncles, our joint forces will be enough to help the Liu Family stabilize the situation and deal with the Huang Family's threat.

We could even flatten the Huang Family in one go. From then on, Jiangzhou City would only have the Liu Family's word as law. Wouldn't that be satisfying?"

But after hearing this, Liu Yan immediately shook her head and said urgently:

"No! That is the worst possible plan!

Once Sect forces are involved, the Blood Fiend Sect where Huang Teng is located will have a perfect excuse to intervene!

His Revered Master is notoriously protective and vindictive!

By then, it would evolve into a Sect war. Not just my Liu Family, but even the Hehuan Sect Revered Master would be dragged into it!

This is not a tidal wave that the tiny Liu Family can withstand!"

Lu Yang was momentarily speechless, his heroic passion doused by reality.

He clenched his fists, a strong sense of urgency welling up in his heart:

Strength! It's still a lack of strength! If he were already at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stage, why would he fear any of this? Now, even the crisis of his beloved's Family was difficult to resolve... Seeing his silence, Liu Yan mistakenly thought he was retreating. Her heart felt slightly bitter as she whispered:

"It's my fault; I shouldn't have troubled you with these annoying matters. The rise and fall of the Liu Family has its own destiny... You have now achieved Foundation Establishment, your Lifespan is long, and your future is limitless. You likely wouldn't care for the small foundation of the Liu Family anyway."

Lu Yang suddenly realized: This girl is still trying to persuade me to marry into her Family in a roundabout way!

He chuckled inwardly but didn't point it out.

At this moment, he needed to show responsibility. He reached out to pull Liu Yan closer, his eyes burning as he said deeply:

"Yaner, you're wrong! Your Liu Family's business is my, Lu Yang's, business! Between you and me, what's yours is mine.

In the future, if the Liu Family truly reaches a moment of life or death, even if it triggers a Sect war, I, Lu Yang, will surely lead the crowd to protect you! These words are witnessed by Heaven and Earth!"

A flicker of imperceptible disappointment flashed in Liu Yan's eyes, but it was mostly replaced by a sense of peace and emotion.

A thousand words were stuck in her throat, finally turning into a silent embrace.

She didn't argue further, but buried her burning cheek deeper into the crook of his neck, her breath filled with the reassuring scent of his body.

With a bit of resentment and attachment she couldn't even explain to herself, she slightly parted her lips and bit him again on the other side of his neck, neither too hard nor too soft.

That force was less of a punishment and more of a mark carrying a sweet bitterness; a shallow, reddish tooth mark quietly emerged.

Feeling the warm fragrance and soft jade in his arms, as well as that "punishment" filled with heartache and attachment, love surged in Lu Yang's heart. The majestic vitality and exuberant energy brought by Foundation Establishment flowed endlessly through his body.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he took a deep breath to barely suppress the urge to crush the person in his arms.

"Yaner..." Lu Yang's voice carried an unbearable hoarseness.

Liu Yan seemed to sense the sudden tension in his body and his almost boiling breath. She shrank back slightly but buried her cheek deeper into his chest, letting out an almost inaudible soft moan that seemed both like resistance and invitation.

This low moan was like a spark thrown into boiling oil!

The string in Lu Yang's brain called reason snapped with a "clang"!

He suddenly tightened his arms, flipped over to press her into the soft bed, and his burning kisses, carrying the dominance and indisputability of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, fell like a blanket, instantly sealing all of Liu Yan's breaths and cries.

[Ding! Host proficiency points +2]

[Ding! Host proficiency points +2]

[Ding! Host proficiency points +2]

...Several more hours passed.

Until the sun set and night fell.

After several more hours of lingering affection, the bone-deep longing in Lu Yang and Liu Yan's hearts was finally consoled, and the two gradually quieted down in each other's arms.

Lu Yang's heart suddenly stirred, and a hint of surprise flashed through him:

Eh, after these many rounds of cultivation.

I actually didn't feel like I was on the verge of death?

Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm is indeed extraordinarily mysterious!

His Lifespan has doubled, his blood and Qi are abundant, and he feels as if he has endless strength.

Cultivating several times a day? That's just an appetizer!

The corners of Lu Yang's mouth curled up, and his heart felt incredibly refreshed. This transformation brought by Foundation Establishment was truly a pleasant surprise.