Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family

Chapter 1258: Chapter 435: Movement in All Directions, Bai Xia Bloodline! _2

“This matter… it’s better to seek the advice of the Ancestor.”

The Patriarch of the Jin Family said with a bitter smile.

The Jin Family was already severely weakened, barely able to maintain its status and stabilize the clan’s situation.

But now, with Lu Ping’an, such a formidable force emerging in Bi Lake Mountain, the balance between the two families might soon be reversed.

A quarter of an hour later.

The Patriarch of the Jin Family, along with several elders, arrived at Golden Dragon Peak to meet Jin Zan.

“What!? Sima Tong suppressed by Lu Ping’an? How is that possible!?”

Inside the main hall, Jin Zan immediately expressed disbelief upon hearing the Patriarch’s words.

After all, Sima Tong had broken through to the False Core level decades ago and possessed a life-bound magic treasure, his battle prowess far surpassing Jin Zan’s own.

Yet, such a seasoned False Core Immortal was suppressed by Lu Ping’an, a junior from the Lu Family!

If he didn’t know that the Patriarch and others wouldn’t dare joke about this, he would’ve thought they were trying to deceive him.

“Why does Heaven favor this Lu Changsheng so much!”

Seeing that everyone’s expressions were grave, Jin Zan looked to the sky and sighed deeply, his eyes filled with both envy and helplessness.

He had also become aware of the recent events involving Lu Wangshu and Lu Qingxuan.

So upon hearing this news, his first reaction wasn’t fear of Bi Lake Mountain’s current strength.

Rather, he feared Bi Lake Mountain’s future potential!

Feared that Bi Lake Mountain might still be holding back its true power!

Because it was simply too astonishing!

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge—a pair cultivating a dual cultivation technique.

Lu Wangshu, inheriting Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Path legacy.

Lu Qingxuan, who had just broken through to Foundation Establishment but managed to kill two of their Foundation Establishment clansmen.

Lu Ping’an, so young yet already possessing False Core-level combat power!

And a single Lu Family disciple, Lu Qingshan, now accepted into an Immortal Sect in Yue Country!

Thinking of these Lu Family talents gave Jin Zan a profound sense of powerlessness.

Although the Jin Family did have a few promising seeds of talent,

They paled in comparison to Lu Ping’an, Lu Qingshan, and Lu Wangshu.

Furthermore, the family’s foundation had been drained while supporting him to break through to the False Core level.

Now, the clan didn’t have the resources to cultivate new Nascent Soul seeds and could only barely maintain a decent number of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“Consolidate the family’s forces further, stabilize the current situation, and observe the developments.”

“Sima Family has suffered this humiliation. They won’t let it slide easily, so we’ll watch their response first.”

Jin Zan sighed heavily, his tone filled with weariness.

In his youth, he had been ambitious and radiated vitality.

But ever since the previous Jin Family Patriarch was killed by a Heretic Cultivator, leaving the family’s survival entirely on his shoulders, he had become cautious and prudent in all matters.

“Though the Wang Family is declining, a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse.”

“Years ago, I heard that the Wang Family had always been seeking marriage alliances with other powers. Xiao Jiu, go contact them and gauge their attitude.”

After some contemplation, Jin Zan continued.

“Five Elements Wang Family…”

The Jin Family Patriarch froze upon hearing this.

He had considered this matter before as well.

But the Wang Family was under the jurisdiction of the Luoxia Sect.

Moreover, the Wang Family’s relationship with the Beast Taming Xu Family was poor. If their clan tried to curry favor with the Wang Family, it might provoke the Xu Family’s displeasure.

As if reading the Jin Family Patriarch’s concerns, Jin Zan added: “The Xu Family and the Shangguan Family can also be approached.”

“Yes, Ancestor.”

The Jin Family Patriarch and others nodded heavily in response, their hearts burdened with the implications.

They understood that the Ancestor was preparing to surrender a portion of their interests to forge alliances and leverage external powers.

…

Bi Lake Mountain.

The news of Lu Ping’an and Ling Zixiao suppressing the False Core Patriarch spread wildly across the outside world, and the Lu Family disciples naturally caught wind of it.

Many of them noticed their fathers welcoming their concubines and elder brothers back home, realizing that the news wasn’t just a rumor—it was likely true.

“I thought Wangshu was already invincible, but who would’ve guessed that my elder brother…”

“A False Core Immortal! My elder brother suppressed a False Core Immortal. Doesn’t that mean my elder brother has achieved False Core Immortal status?”

“Our family has become a False Core-level clan!”

Many Lu Family disciples were thrilled and ecstatic.

Meanwhile, cultivators and representatives from many family forces arrived at Bi Lake Mountain to verify the authenticity of the rumors.

“It is true.”

Lu Changsheng, Lu Ping’an, and Ling Zixiao did not appear in public.

Lu Xingyang and Lu Miaoge confirmed the matter directly.

During the exchanges, Lu Miaoge revealed shocking news to families with good relations with hers: her husband, Lu Changsheng, had advanced to Third-Rank Talisman Master!

“Third-Rank Talisman Master!!!”

“Hiss! Hiss! Hiss…”

Upon hearing this bombshell, these people were visibly shocked and audibly gasped in amazement.

A Third-Rank Talisman Master might not have the status of a Nascent Soul Immortal, but it was equivalent to a False Core Immortal.

Especially Lu Changsheng—the Talisman Master—who also mastered Talisman Path legacy.

He had once joined forces with Lu Miaoge to defeat the False Core Immortal Jin Zan!

Now that the Lu Family had stable access to Third-Rank Talismans, even ordinary False Core Immortals might not be a match for Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge together.

“Congratulations to Lady Lu, congratulations to Mountain Lord Lu!”

“Congratulations to Ancestor Lu on advancing to Third-Rank Talisman Master. A Nascent Soul breakthrough is in sight!”

These family elders were astonished, and they each expressed their congratulatory remarks.

This news was incredibly impactful!

No less shocking than the information about Lu Ping’an suppressing Sima Patriarch.

With Lu Changsheng publicly claiming the title of Third-Rank Talisman Master and Lu Ping’an possessing False Core-level battle strength, the Lu Family of Bi Lake Mountain had indisputably solidified its reputation as a False Core-level clan.

“Two months from now, at my daughter Wangshu’s Foundation Establishment Ceremony, my husband will offer several Third-Rank Talismans as gifts for auction.”

“If you could help spread the word, and if anyone possesses Heavenly and Earthly Treasures sought by our Lu Family, they may exchange them for Third-Rank Talismans.”

Lu Miaoge, dressed in a simple white palace gown, her jet-black silky hair shaped into an ethereal celestial bun adorned with several azure jade beads, added a touch of elegance and nobility to her serene and refined face.

Professions such as Array Masters, Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, and Talisman Masters often authenticated their rank with sales of corresponding elixirs, artifacts, or talismans.