524: Lu Mansion, Old Taoist

Azure Underworld, South Chu, Ye Province, Provincial City.

Lu Mansion.

Even within the Provincial City, where land is as precious as gold, the Lu Mansion is considered a prominent estate, with hundreds of servants and maids.

The entire Provincial City knows that the Lu family has significant backing. Rumor has it that there are influential figures in the South Chu court who are close to the Lu family, and it's also circulated among the common folk that the Lu family has a very deep relationship with the largest cultivation Sect in South Chu, the Dongming Sect.

No one knows the specifics, as the Lu family members never mention it.

There were also quite influential, yet foolish, individuals who attempted to seize the Lu family's vast fortune, but as soon as they showed any sign, they quickly vanished without a trace, with no one knowing if they were dead or alive.

And today, the Lu Mansion is exceptionally lively.

Whether it was the maids serving tea and water, the stablehands tending the horses, the gatekeepers, the guards, or the kitchen staff and cooks, everyone today received celebratory money from the master of the house.

'Tsk tsk, the Lu family master is truly generous!' The gatekeeper was a man past fifty but still appearing burly. Even when secretly rejoicing, he still gave off a somewhat fierce aura, making people feel intimidated and reluctant to provoke him.

He weighed the silver in his hand, conservatively estimating it to be more than ten taels.

This is a large sum of money, enough for an ordinary family of four to live comfortably for two years.

He needed to guard this main gate of the Lu Mansion even more carefully.

Putting away the silver, the gatekeeper inexplicably felt his energy and spirit greatly improved.

Just then, outside the Lu Mansion gate, an Old Daoist approached. He had white hair and a youthful face, possessing a transcendent aura. His Daoist robe was a mix of black and white, seemingly containing some profound Dao and principles. One look was enough to tell that he was an extraordinary master from outside the mundane world, a successful cultivator who did not involve himself in worldly affairs.

As the gatekeeper of the Lu Mansion, he naturally possessed not only considerable martial prowess but also excellent discernment.

'May I ask, Immortal Master, from which immortal mountain have you come, and in which immortal mansion do you cultivate?' The gatekeeper offered his most humble smile and most respectful attitude, stepping forward to greet him.

The Old Daoist did not pay attention to the gatekeeper, merely looking closely at the Lu Mansion. He observed for a long while, and the gatekeeper also waited respectfully by his side for a long while.

'Have you added a new member to your household?' After a long while, the Old Daoist finally spoke with admiration.

The gatekeeper was surprised, thinking to himself, 'This Immortal Master truly has profound cultivation. The Lu Mansion has added a new member, but the celebration hasn't even begun yet, and this Old Immortal Master, who came from who knows where, could see it from afar.'

'Immortal Master is impressive,' the gatekeeper praised sincerely.

The Old Daoist, however, didn't mind, merely continuing to shake his head in admiration: 'At the moment of birth, purple energy permeated the sky, and auspicious signs appeared. Most likely, she was born with an Innate Spirit Treasure, and an extremely extraordinary one at that. This newborn daughter of yours is truly remarkable!'

'If she enters the path of cultivation, her future prospects will be limitless, perhaps even reaching immortality!'

'Hopes of becoming immortal?!' The gatekeeper's eyes lit up. Haven't you heard, when one person achieves the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven?

He was overjoyed, but he still suppressed his excitement because, if there were no surprises, this Old Immortal Master's next sentence would be about taking the second young lady as a disciple.

As expected, the Old Daoist spoke again: 'Since we have met, it is fate. This Old Daoist will make an exception and take a disciple in this mundane world.'

He waved his hand and said to the gatekeeper, 'Lead the way ahead to meet the master of the house.'

The gatekeeper was delighted: 'Immortal Master, please come this way.'

As he spoke, the gatekeeper took two steps back, about to enter and lead the way, but at this moment, his steps suddenly halted, and his gaze towards the gate stopped as well: 'Young Master... Young Master is back?!'

He showed a look of pleasant surprise.

It was said that his Young Master had gone out to seek immortality and cultivate for several years. Although he had returned once in between, he came and went in a hurry, like a divine dragon that only shows its head but not its tail. Unexpectedly, he saw his Young Master again today.

And it was just the right time. He didn't understand matters of the cultivation world and didn't know the significance of this Old Immortal Master, but his Young Master would definitely be able to tell.

'Young Master!' He first bowed towards the Old Immortal Master beside him, and then happily went to greet the person outside the gate.

He saw that from outside the Lu Mansion, there was a person with a heroic and handsome appearance, like a Kirin son of the Human Realm, and also like a Great True Monarch of the Heavenly Palace. His demeanor was indescribable, his presence boundless. One look was enough to know he was not someone ordinary people could compare to; he must be a dragon among men, a phoenix among people.

The person who arrived was naturally none other than the eldest young master of the Lu family, and also the Contemporary Holy Son of the Dongxu Immortal Mansion, who is invincible above and below in the Human Realm Three Thousand Worlds, Lu Chen!

He walked over casually, smiling lightly as he looked at the gatekeeper: 'Old Zhao, slow down.'

'It's been several years since I've seen you, Young Master. This old servant has missed you greatly,' Gatekeeper Old Zhao said with a face full of flattery.

Lu Chen casually tossed out a piece of gold weighing over twenty taels, teasing, 'I'm afraid you're missing the Young Master's reward money.'

Turning stone into gold was effortless for the current Lu Chen. Any cultivator who practiced the path of Metal and reached the level of rules could do it; it was merely a trivial trick, not worth mentioning.

'Young Master is generous!' Gatekeeper Old Zhao was so happy his mouth couldn't close. His Young Master was even more lavish with his spending than before he went out to cultivate.

In the past, when he was happy, he would also give reward money, but it was always silver. Giving gold, and so much gold at that, this was the first time ever.

He gave too much!

'Oh, right, Young Master.' Gatekeeper Old Zhao quietly leaned forward and lowered his voice: 'This Old Immortal Master said he wants to take your newborn sister as a disciple, and also said the second young lady has hopes of becoming immortal. Could you take a look and see if it's true or false?'

Lu Chen patted Old Zhao's shoulder and smiled: 'Gossiping about the Immortal Master behind his back, the Immortal Master can hear everything clearly!'

He didn't pay attention to the embarrassed Gatekeeper Old Zhao, merely going to greet the Old Daoist: 'Daoist Priest, could we move somewhere to talk?'

The Old Daoist looked at Lu Chen before him, looking again and again. The more he looked, the stranger his expression became. His throat bobbed, as if swallowing saliva, as though he had seen the most delicious delicacy in the world.

'Human Realm Heavenly King?!'

He hadn't expected that just by casually strolling around in this Human Realm, he would encounter a tender Human Race baby girl, and then be presented with a Human Realm Heavenly King so young that it made him dare not believe it. This was truly...

Heaven helps me!

The Old Daoist forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart, looked at Lu Chen, and said: 'Since my young friend has this intention, let us move to talk.'

He was neither hurried nor slow, ascending to the sky with each step. Lu Chen followed closely behind, and soon they went beyond the Starry Sky. However, before leaving, he smiled at Gatekeeper Old Zhao and said: 'Wait for me here for a moment.'

Watching Lu Chen ascend to the sky, Gatekeeper Old Zhao nodded desperately.

His Young Master is so amazing!

Could he have become an immortal too?

It's only been a few years since Young Master went out to seek immortality and cultivate!

It seems he also has extremely high talent. No wonder the second young lady's birth was also extraordinary; it all has a reason.

Within the Starry Sky, the Old Daoist stopped.

Lu Chen followed closely behind, also stopping.

However, as he stopped, there was already a second Lu Chen and a third Lu Chen beside him.

'Fellow Daoist went to the Lu Mansion, could it be...' Lu Chen spoke lightly: '...that you wanted to eat my newborn sister?'

Truly, seeking death!