Family Cultivation: I Farm and Raise Fish under the Sea

Chapter 152: Chapter 106: Massive Power Boost! Refining the True Form at the Bottom of the Pot!_2

The old man smiled as he began to introduce his wares.

Lu Li chuckled, “My surname is Guo. Fellow Daoist, do you have any Medicine Pills for Demon Beasts undergoing tribulation?”

Upon hearing this, the old man furrowed his brows, as Medicine Pills for Demon Beasts were indeed a rarity.

“Which spirit beast is it, going through an ordinary Heavenly Tribulation?” he asked.

“It’s an ordinary Spiritual Python facing the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Tribulation.”

Lu Li smiled slightly, refraining from saying it was facing the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Tribulation; the rumors about the Floating Realm out on the high seas were bubbling over, so it was better to be cautious.

“Our store has a Beast King Pill that can aid ordinary spirit beasts through their tribulation, slightly increasing the chances of success,” the old man said with a slight smile.

“However, if it’s for the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Tribulation, one would undoubtedly need high-level Spiritual Objects like the Dragon Transformation Grass and Dragon Saliva Stone.”

“We do not have such items in store.”

Lu Li nodded, his expression neutral, “Then I’ll take one Beast King Pill.”

“One pill for five thousand Spirit Stones.”

The old man did not dilly-dally.

He walked directly to the shelf, took out a porcelain bottle, and passed it over.

Lu Li accepted the bottle and opened it, immediately greeted by a refreshing fragrance accompanied by a hint of Spiritual Energy which invigorated him.

He promptly handed over the Spirit Stones, then took his leave.

After departing from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Lu Li wandered amid the coming and going crowd, mulling over his next steps.

This Beast King Pill would likely have negligible effect against the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Tribulation; he would have to find another solution.

He then took out a Communication Jade Token, preparing to contact Zhuang Guxue, the female cultivator, one of the purposes of his trip.

Back in the Floating Realm, their relationship had grown quite intimate, and it was only natural to consider her as a partner now.

As radiant beams of light burst forth, the Jade Token began to emit a soft luminescence.

He made his way to a plaza where Loose Cultivators set up their stalls and quietly awaited.

At Bright Sun Island, in the western region, within a cave dwelling.

Zhuang Guxue was sitting in the hall, propping her cheek with one hand, looking utterly despondent.

“Years have gone by without contact; surely he hasn’t forgotten me.”

After being saved by him on several occasions within the Floating Realm, she had harbored a budding affection, and upon leaving, even mustered the courage to give him her Jade Token. But years had passed, and there was no word from him.

She touched her cheek, beginning to doubt her own charm.

Suddenly, Zhuang Guxue sensed a glow emerging from the Communication Jade Token in her Storage Bag—specifically the one she had been longing for.

She quickly stood up, about to rush out of her cave, but then stopped herself.

“Hmph… Should I just come and go at his beck and call? Let him wait a bit longer…”

Her face displayed a prideful pout as she hummed indignantly in her heart and sat back down on the stone bench.

But no sooner had she sat down than she began to fidget restlessly, as if ants were crawling all over her, making her quite uncomfortable.

“Ai… really, a match made in annoyance.”

Zhuang Guxue sighed deeply and swiftly headed out of her cave.

Back on the plaza, Lu Li stood silently in place, ignoring the Loose Cultivators that came and went, refraining from purchasing any Spiritual Objects.

This puzzled many Qi Refinement Cultivators, who, had they not seen that he was a Foundation Establishment Expert, would have approached to inquire.

A group of cultivators stealthily glanced over, full of curiosity.

It wasn’t much longer.

A beautiful female cultivator in white descended swiftly from the foot of a distant mountain, quickly reaching the front of the plaza.

The woman’s figure was slender, her long black hair cascading down to her waist, her gaze bright and teeth like pearls, exuding an air of elegance.

Her cultivation was indeed at the complete twelfth layer of Qi Refinement.

Her grace drew the awed gazes of the nearby cultivators.

Lu Li had already noticed the arrival of Zhuang Guxue, watching her approach silently, a smile on his face.

Sensing the familiar presence, Zhuang Guxue immediately locked eyes on the figure in the center of the plaza. Lifting her dress, she walked gracefully toward Lu Li, the path seeming exceptionally long.

“You’re here.”

“I am here.”

Lu Li strode forward, gently taking her right hand, feeling its softness and a faint fragrance that wafted to his nose.

Zhuang Guxue smiled faintly, offering no resistance, and the two walked toward the edge of the plaza.

They seemed to be like a pair of celestial lovers.

Leaving behind a group of envious Qi Refinement Cultivators watching Lu Li, wishing they could step into his shoes.

“How I wish I were a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, so I too could have a top-grade female cultivator…”

The group began to clamor inwardly with wishful thinking.

Lu Li and his companion left Bright Sun Island, heading in the direction of Mystic Moon Island.

High above the sky, Lu Li steered the tunneling light at high speed, the fierce Gang Wind rustling their clothes.

Lu Li’s right hand gently encircled Zhuang Guxue as they freely tunneled through the vast sky.

At this moment, Zhuang Guxue’s heart was also very content, sensing the strands of masculine scent, her face slightly blushed.

A short half-hour later, Mystic Moon Island came clearly into view.

Lu Li adjusted his facial muscles, reverting to his original appearance.

Zhuang Guxue did not ask questions upon seeing this, but looked at his even more handsome face with great joy in her heart.

The two of them continued on their way, flying towards a cave dwelling on Qingling Peak.

Below the island, a group of clan members saw their Clan Leader return shortly after his departure, bringing back a beautiful female cultivator with an impressively strong aura.

The group was immediately shocked and couldn’t help but feel envious.

“The Clan Leader is mighty!”

A bunch of clan members began to laugh heartily, feeling immense respect for Lu Li in their hearts. Not only had his strength improved dramatically but also his ability to take a wife and concubines made others feel they could not catch up.

It wasn’t long before the two arrived at a cave dwelling at the foot of the mountain.

Since taking over the family, he didn’t choose to move, mainly because he had lived in this cave dwelling for decades and was used to it.

He spent most of his time in the undersea dwelling and couldn’t be bothered to change.

The two sat down next to a stone table.

At that moment, Lu Li spoke with a smile, “Xue Er, I would like to take you as my concubine. Would you be willing?”

Upon hearing his words, Zhuang Guxue’s heart suddenly dimmed and then she slowly spoke, “Your concubine is willing.”

She knew the gap between them was too great; his prospects for reaching the Golden Core of the Purple Mansion made her slender, unrealistic hopes disappear in an instant.

Now that Lu Li had neither a Daoist couple nor concubines, marrying him as a concubine was only second to a Daoist couple.

Lu Li naturally knew her thoughts.

However, the implications of having a Daoist couple are too significant. As the existence that supports each other on the path of cultivation, Zhuang Guxue still fell short.

Nevertheless, being a concubine was already top tier.

“Don’t worry, Xue Er, you will always be second only to a Daoist couple.”

“Let’s go meet my parents later.”

Zhuang Guxue’s face blushed at the words, not expecting it to happen so quickly.

“Mhm.”

Her tone was soft, like that of a mosquito.

A short while later, the two hand in hand walked out of the cave dwelling and flew towards a courtyard on the mountain slope.

Lu Li and his companion passed through the Array and walked towards the center of the yard.

Ye Yuchan and another were sitting at a stone table drinking Spiritual Tea. Sensing the commotion, they turned their heads and saw their son accompanied by a beautiful female cultivator, and they were momentarily taken aback.

Then both of them immediately burst into smiles, their faces filled with joy.

Ye Yuchan quickly stood up and walked towards the pair.

“This must be the Xue Er you often mention.”

She took Zhuang Guxue’s right hand, her face full of satisfaction.

This woman’s figure, looks, and cultivation were all quite impressive.

“Li’er, you have to treat her well. Xue Er’s Arrays have been of great help to our Lu Family,” Ye Yuchan once again admonished. She took a liking to this woman’s elegant and refined demeanor at first glance.

“Don’t worry, Mother.”

Lu Li nodded repeatedly; no matter how strong he was, he still had to show respect in front of his own mother.

Zhuang Guxue also pursed her lips in a smile, finding this warm atmosphere very comforting.

As long as she could maintain a good relationship with her “mother-in-law,” her days wouldn’t be bad.

At this time, Ye Yuchan took out a pair of golden hoop-shaped Magic Artifacts and handed them to Zhuang Guxue. “Take these Defensive Magical Artifacts as a meeting gift.”

Zhuang Guxue repeatedly waved her hands to refuse, “This is too valuable.”

She recognized at a glance that they were a pair of top-notch Defensive Magical Artifacts, extremely exquisite and probably very expensive.

“Xue Er, take them. The Array Plate you provided is also quite valuable,” Lu Li smiled.

Seeing Lu Li speaking, Zhuang Guxue then accepted the gift, feeling quite joyous in her heart.

“It seems that Lu Li’s mother has a very good impression of her.”

This also allowed her to put down the burden in her heart.

Subsequently, the few of them sat down next to the stone table and chatted for several hours until evening, when the two of them finally excused themselves to leave.

Lu Li walked hand in hand with Zhuang Guxue out of the courtyard, towards the cave dwelling at the foot of the mountain.

The two made their way through the forest between the mountains, bathed in the setting sun, with bursts of birdsong and floral scents coming through, filling their hearts with tranquility.

“Is Mother a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?”

Zhuang Guxue leaned on Lu Li’s shoulder, her face showing a hint of curiosity.