Chapter 188: Chapter 124: Family Feast and Breakthrough!

Soon, Lu Li had arrived outside his own cave.

He disabled the Array and strode in.

“My lord has returned.”

Zhuang Guxue was meditating when she sensed his presence, hurriedly ended her Cultivation Technique, and walked swiftly toward him.

She plunged directly into Lu Li’s arms, the familiar scent calming her heart at last.

“During this period, I’ve been keeping an eye on some news from the Flowers Sect, and I heard that quite a few Foundation Establishment Experts have fallen…”

“My lord, will you return to the Flowers Sect this time?”

“That matter has concluded for now, we will investigate it slowly later.”

Lu Li smiled, the faint fragrance by his side stirring his mind.

He lifted her by her slim waist and headed deep into the secret chamber.

“Ah…”

Zhuang Guxue’s face flushed, her cheeks burying into Lu Li’s chest.

Over the years, Zhuang Guxue’s waist had grown even more voluptuous.

Her whole being exuded a ripe scent, incredibly tempting.

Soon, rustling sounds came from deeper within the chamber, growing louder.

…

A night of passion passed.

Lu Li opened his eyes and saw a pair of beautiful eyes quietly watching him, the blush on her face still vivid.

“Does Xue Er have something on her mind?”

He smiled slightly.

Zhuang Guxue hesitated slightly, “My lord, during your trip to the Flowers Sect, the elders of my family sent a message that they might have encountered some troubles…”

“I didn’t dare decide on my own, so I decided to let my lord make the decision.”

Lu Li’s expression flickered slightly, “You did well. The remnants of Zoroastrianism have been causing trouble from the shadows, it’s better to be careful.”

“Let’s make a trip there once I break through my cultivation.”

He gently caressed her delicate body, his face full of affection.

Her nature indeed pleased him. If someone else had acted recklessly, troubles could have easily arisen.

“My lord is about to break through again?”

Zhuang Guxue, surprised, also felt a surge of immense joy.

In just a few short years, her lord had broken through several times, his Divine Skills becoming even more astonishing.

There was great hope that he would eventually attain the Golden Core of Purple Mansion.

By then, even as a concubine, the benefits would be incredible, and advancing to the Purple Mansion might not be impossible.

Thinking of the prospects of longevity, she couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with excitement, clasping her fists as her delicate body trembled slightly.

“My concerns are not important, my lord’s breakthrough in cultivation is what matters. Let Xue Er assist my lord in changing.”

After that, she got up to tidy up Lu Li’s hairband and clothes, showing great virtuousness.

Her alabaster-like body was exposed to the air.

Seeing Lu Li looking at her, Zhuang Guxue’s face turned red, but she did not stop her movements.

Lu Li stood up, quietly enjoying the warmth of her palms.

After a moment, both properly dressed, they went to the hall.

“Xue Er, come with me to see mother and report the results of this trip.”

Lu Li gave a smile.

“Mhm…”

Zhuang Guxue nodded obediently.

The two left the cave, flying toward the courtyard on the mountainside.

Upon reaching the courtyard, Lu Li and Zhuang Guxue walked in.

At this moment, Ye Yuchan and another were sitting by the stone table in the center of the courtyard, drinking Spiritual Tea.

Clearly, they had already received news of Lu Li’s return.

Ye Yuchan, seeing her son approaching, was overjoyed.

She got up and walked slowly towards Lu Li and his companion.

“It’s very good that Li Er has returned safely.”

She had been following the events closely and had been quite worried upon hearing that some Foundation Establishment Cultivators had perished.

Lu Li smiled, “This trip was very fruitful, those Demon Cultivators have now gone into hiding, Mother needs to be more cautious about suspicious activities when leaving the island.”

He briefly discussed the recent operation against Zoroastrianism, then the group sat down by the stone table.

“Today, as Li Er has returned, let’s prepare a feast of spiritual materials, then head back after eating.”

Ye Yuchan said with a slight smile.

Lu Li responded with a nod, then took out a large portion of second-grade Spirit Rice and some spirit fish.

A large quantity of ingredients piled up on the stone table, emitting fragrant smells that greatly increased everyone’s appetite.

“Is this second-grade Spirit Rice?”

Zhuang Guxue and others also showed surprise.

Lu Li smiled lightly, “I still have a lot of this Spirit Rice, everyone eat to your heart’s content.”

Soon, Zhuang Guxue and the rest began preparing the ingredients.

Before long, the entire courtyard was filled with a rich, refreshing fragrance that even reached the foot of the mountain.

Just then, a fiery tunneling light shot rapidly from afar,

reaching the courtyard in an instant,

revealing a beautiful female cultivator.

It was Lu Yuting.

Having broken through to Foundation Establishment, she appeared even younger.

“Hey, Lu Kid, you got good stuff and didn’t call Third Aunt, it was your dad who told me…”

Lu Yuting muttered as she sat down at the stone table, unceremoniously.

“Third Aunt is busy with family affairs, I was afraid of disturbing you.”

Lu Li smiled and didn’t dare say he had simply forgotten to call her.

Everyone gathered around, watching the two bicker, filled with joy.

“Now the family is thriving more than ever, and the income has increased significantly. I’ve also gathered some second-grade spiritual ore for you.”

Lu Yuting was visibly delighted.

She had watched the family’s growth over the years.

Since Lu Li’s advancement to Foundation Establishment, the family’s power had grown significantly, attracting Qi Refinement families to join periodically.

Now under the Lu Family’s banner, there were about thirty small Qi Refinement families.

This had surpassed the past peak times, and the Lu Clan people were full of energy, very confident whenever they went outside.

This made Lu Yuting feel as if it were all a dream.

Lu Lu smiled and nodded, “Later, Third Aunt, give those spiritual ores to me, and I will distribute them to the clan members according to contribution points.”

“When Li Er becomes a real person of Purple Mansion, it will get even better.”

Ye Yuchan was also filled with anticipation.

“That’s right, my lord will definitely become a Venerable Golden Core.”