A Loose Cultivator's Path to Longevity

”Yes, of course I’ve missed you,” Lü Zhong said, stroking her hair as he set down his teacup.

”Hee hee!”

Yu Feng’Er hugged Lü Zhong tightly, a blissful expression on her face.

With those words, no matter how much she suffered or toiled outside, it was all worth it.

”By the way, thanks to you, my dear husband, the Yu Family’s status has risen quite a bit. We’ve even gained access to a Secret Realm. I was wondering if you’d be interested in coming with me?” Yu Feng’Er said suddenly.

”What Secret Realm?” Lü Zhong asked curiously.

Unlike other places, most Secret Realms in the Changchun Domain were under the supervision of Changchun Valley.

Aside from a few important Secret Realms, entry qualifications were allocated to the sects and families under their jurisdiction as a reward for paying tributes on time.

Previously, when the Yu Family was in decline, they could only offer a tiny amount of Spirit Stones, so they naturally didn’t qualify to participate.

”It’s the Changchun Secret Realm. I heard that when Changchun Valley was first established, they relied on this very realm. But after so many years of exploration, there isn’t much of value left inside. Fortunately, I bought a lead on a Core Formation Assistance Spiritual Object—specifically, the location of some Purple Jade Spirit Marrow. So we won’t be making the trip for nothing,” Yu Feng’Er said affectionately, wrapping her arms around Lü Zhong’s neck.

”The Changchun Secret Realm...” Lü Zhong had heard of it.

It was a Secret Realm with little danger. Those who entered were all cultivators from various sects and families, each with their own goals.

He’d heard that some had even taken advantage of the dense Spiritual Qi inside to develop Spirit Medicine Gardens.

Generally speaking, however many cultivators went in, that’s how many came out.

Of course, the possibility of accidents couldn’t be ruled out.

As a Secret Realm that only permitted cultivators up to the Foundation Establishment stage, Lü Zhong felt confident that even if he ran into enemies inside, he had more than enough power to protect himself.

So, he agreed.

As the two chatted idly, Yu Feng’Er suddenly sniffed the air.

”Dear, have you taken on new concubines?” she murmured.

Yu Feng’Er had smelled two new, faint fragrances on his shirt.

”Yes. Two and a half,” Lü Zhong replied.

’Shui Sujun is just a tool, so she only counts as half.’

”Hmph, in that case, I’ll also... Ah!” Before Yu Feng’Er could finish, she let out a cry, her cheeks flushing as red as blood. She had been the one to start the teasing, but now she was the first to get flustered. ”I-I wasn’t finished...”

She tried to get up but was pulled forward by Lü Zhong. ”Now that you’re here, you think you can run? How could I possibly let you go without us doing something... and leaving something behind?”

...

In the days that followed, Lü Zhong’s life returned to its usual routine.

It lacked the thrilling, life-or-death excitement of a novel’s protagonist. Instead, his life was rather placid—so peaceful he could almost forget he was in the treacherous and deceitful Cultivation Realm.

Fortunately, with Yu Feng’Er to liven things up from time to time, it wasn’t completely dull.

The days passed by, one after another.

His supply of Vein Tempering Creation Liquid soon ran out. Until the Sea Tide Stage ended, Lü Zhong couldn’t replenish the liquid, so he had to temporarily halt his cultivation of the Jade Vein Technique and focus his energy on Magic Skills.

Star Pulling Skill and Star Fusion Burst.

He had now basically mastered these two inherited Secret Skills.

The Star Pulling Skill had endless applications. It was essentially an advanced version of the Object Control Skill, on par with the Sword Control Skill.

If used well, this skill could provide a huge advantage in combat.

It could be used to increase the flight speed of a Spiritual Artifact or to boost one’s own movement speed. With deeper comprehension, he could even master the wondrous uses of attractive and repulsive force, which would be like adding wings to a tiger in combat.

As for Star Fusion Burst, it gathered half of the True Essence in Lü Zhong’s body, and its explosive power was astounding. It could blast a crater over thirty feet deep and a hundred feet across.

If it were to hit a cultivator directly, even a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator would likely be killed on the spot.

Unfortunately, the casting time was far too long. While Star Fusion Burst possessed immense power, it wasn’t suitable for the lightning-fast exchanges of intense combat. Its actual use would depend on the situation.

Even so, it was still considered a Top Grade Secret Skill.