I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 430

## Chapter 425: The Devil’s Patience, Longqing Takes a Concubine

Several days later, the Ao Yue Palace agreed to the request of the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters to transfer Xia Wenyue.

Working at the headquarters would involve the allocation of human resources from various factions, including supervising battles and conducting investigations. This held many potential benefits for the affiliated sect.

Jin Yue Zhen Jun had previously expressed dissatisfaction, believing that there were too few cultivators from Ao Yue Palace holding important positions in the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters.

Therefore, even though she saw that Lu Chang’an had a hand in this arrangement, Jin Yue Zhen Jun did not refuse this opportunity to place a member of her sect in the headquarters.

Ao Yue Palace, Jin Yue Sacred Hall.

“Wenyue, going to the headquarters to take on an important position is a good opportunity for you to gain experience. As an elder of this palace, you must remember your mission and strive to secure benefits for Ao Yue Palace. If you come across any important news related to major interests, you must find a way to inform me.”

Jin Yue Zhen Jun, seated at the head, rarely showed such a friendly smile as she instructed her disciple with a kindly tone.

“Disciple will heed master’s instructions.”

Xia Wenyue remained composed, her expression calm and serene.

“If you can secure benefits for Ao Yue Palace and obtain important information, I have a crucial ingredient for the formation of the Nascent Soul (a level of cultivation), a superior spiritual object. I will prioritize granting it to you in the future.”

Jin Yue Zhen Jun calmly smiled, offering a significant reward.

After all, they were master and disciple, their bond spanning over two hundred years, their relationship had been good in the early days. With the temptation of the Nascent Soul formation opportunity, Jin Yue believed that Xia Wenyue would not dare to defy her authority.

“As for that Lu Wu Gui (meaning Lu, the Turtle, a nickname for Lu Chang’an due to his cautious nature), he is cunning and miserly, devoid of sincerity. You can just feign friendliness with him, don’t let him deceive you.”

Jin Yue Zhen Jun further instructed.

Lu Chang’an’s last visit was only for half an hour, during which time he met Xia Wenyue. Jin Yue did not believe he could exert much influence on her.

After Lu Chang’an had tricked her into giving him the Tai Yin Jade Liquid, he had run away. Xia Wenyue was aloof by nature, disheartened, and had refused his request last time.

Without great benefits, why would she change her mind and submit to being a concubine?

…

The response from Ao Yue Palace was within Lu Chang’an’s expectations.

He sent Di Yan Jun to secretly protect Xia Xianzi along the way, preventing her from suffering the same fate as Si Tu Lan.

Xia Wenyue was younger than Si Tu Lan and had greater potential to achieve the Nascent Soul stage.

Since their reunion, upon discovering that Xia Wenyue was facing a tribulation, Lu Chang’an had not only provided her with a life-saving artifact but also advised her to stay in Ao Yue Palace as much as possible.

Otherwise, Xia Wenyue could also become a target of the Beast King Valley’s counter-assassination attempts, given that she had been a junior close to Lu Chang’an.

However, Xia Wenyue had been neglected in Ao Yue Palace, deprived of cultivation resources for the Nascent Soul formation, and rarely went out. In terms of value and influence, she was not as important as Si Tu Lan, who was a disciple of the Wei Dao Alliance leader.

Di Yan Jun’s secret protection was ultimately unnecessary.

Xia Wenyue arrived smoothly at the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters.

Recently, the Wei Dao Alliance had been cracking down on demonic spies, and the infiltrated spies from the Wu Jian Men (meaning “No Boundaries Gate”) had been laying low.

Although Di Yan Jun had not caught any assassins, he discovered suspicious informants who were observing Xia Wenyue’s movements and whereabouts.

Lu Chang’an instructed Di Yan Jun to keep an eye on them, hoping to capture some high-ranking demonic spies in the future.

…

Wei Dao Alliance headquarters, before the massive mountain city.

A three-colored lotus platform treasure flew towards them on the wind, radiating the chilling spiritual pressure of a peak late-stage Jie Dan (meaning “Formation of the Core”) cultivator.

On the lotus platform, Xia Xianzi wore a light blue cloud-patterned dress, her black hair flowing like a waterfall. Her snow-white face, with exquisite features, a delicate nose, and cherry-red lips, possessed a kind of detached classical beauty.

“It’s been hard work for Xia Xianzi to make this trip.”

A gentle male voice came from the mountain city. Lu Chang’an stood with his hands behind his back, waiting at the city gate of the headquarters.

He scrutinized Xia Wenyue. Although her demeanor was still aloof and cold, that frozen-hearted chill had dissipated and melted.

Due to her innate Daoist body and her practice of cold attribute techniques, Xia Wenyue’s temperament was inevitably affected, making it impossible for her to return to the gentle and soft girl she once was.

“Greetings, Lu Zhen Jun (meaning “True Lord”, an honorific title for cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage).”

In full view of everyone, Xia Wenyue gracefully bowed from her lotus platform.

She lowered her head slightly, her clear and icy eyes catching sight of the Longqing Zhen Jun who was personally greeting her, stirring a wave of long-lost warmth in her heart.

Given Lu Chang’an’s current status, publicly welcoming her demonstrated his importance and sincerity.

“Follow me.”

Lu Chang’an took Xia Wenyue to the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters to handle her onboarding procedures.

Since Xia Xianzi had already arrived, Lu Chang’an didn’t mind showing how much he valued her, and he wasn’t afraid of Jin Yue Zhen Jun making unreasonable demands in the future.

He had obtained her, meaning he had won.

Xia Wenyue’s position in the headquarters was an elder in the War Supervision Hall, which aligned with what Ao Yue Palace had informed her about. There was no deceit involved.

However, the Xian Cultivation War had not yet begun. Xia Wenyue had taken on an additional role: Assistant to the Wei Dao Alliance elder Lu Zhen Jun.

“Assistant” was essentially her secretary.

At the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters, Lu Chang’an did not actually manage any specific affairs.

As a result, Xia Wenyue became Lu Chang’an’s personal assistant until the Xian Cultivation War started.

…

“Lu Xian Sheng (meaning “Mr. Lu”, a polite term of address for a person of higher status), may I return to my quarters now?”

After completing the onboarding, Xia Wenyue asked softly.

“Not yet! As my assistant, Xia Xianzi, you should first come to my residence and get familiar with the surroundings.”

Lu Chang’an ordered without hesitation.

“Mm.”

Xia Xianzi lowered her head slightly, her face turning slightly red, though she had anticipated this.

They arrived at the Wei Dao Alliance’s elder’s residence.

Lu Chang’an reached out to gently cup Xia Xianzi’s delicate chin, admiring her flawlessly beautiful face, and nodded:

“After leaving Ao Yue Palace, the future tribulation on Wenyue has indeed lessened.”

Feeling the warmth of his fingers caressing her, Xia Wenyue’s clear face flushed even more, she was half-believing, half-doubting Lu Chang’an’s words.

She muttered to herself: “Divination and fortune-telling, I’ve never heard of them being used to predict a physical attack.”

“Lu Xian Sheng, the heart demon illusion last time benefited me greatly. Over the past few years, Wenyue has shattered her icy heart and rebuilt her Daoist heart, feeling my heart is more open than ever.”

Xia Wenyue, used to her aloof self-reliance, instinctively pushed Lu Chang’an’s hand away, speaking with a hint of confidence.

She quickly realized her mistake.

Their identities and statuses were vastly different. As a concubine, it was her duty to serve her husband well. How could she dare to push him away?

It was an honor for a concubine to be approached by her husband.

“I’m still adapting to my new identity, please forgive me, Lu Xian Sheng.”

Xia Wenyue lightly bit her lower lip and whispered.

“Haha! Don’t try to change deliberately! I appreciate Xia Xianzi’s aloof and self-reliant personality. If it weren’t for that, our first encounter all those years ago wouldn’t have been yours.”

Lu Chang’an laughed out loud, showing no blame.

He reached out and grabbed Xia Xianzi’s icy white hand, pulling her gently, and embraced the fragrant and soft beauty in his arms.

“Lu Zhen Jun, please show restraint, don’t be so rough and rude.”

Xia Wenyue seemed to have an epiphany. She simply acted like herself, furrowing her brow slightly and rebuking him in a delicate voice.

“Slap!”

Xia Wenyue was caught off guard, her body trembling, she couldn’t help but let out a soft cry.

“You…”

Her face instantly turned crimson, her clear eyes filled with a touch of shock, a sense of indescribable humiliation.

She felt a searing pain in her full, curvaceous figure behind her.

“Your biggest heart demon, Xia Xianzi, is me. Once you pass my test and overcome the heart demon illusion, it will be easy for you to overcome it in the future.”

Lu Chang’an held Xia Xianzi’s waist, chuckled, leaned over to her translucent, bright red ear, and whispered:

“Did you carefully study the Yin-Yang Double Cauldron Technique that I gave you that day, in private?”

Hearing this, Xia Wenyue thought of the specific details of the Double Cauldron Technique, her heart fluttered, and she felt both shame and anger.

But as a concubine, this was to be expected.

Moreover, when her cultivation level was lower, the Double Cauldron Technique helped her to perfect her cultivation, vital energy, and spirit.

“Yes, I have…”

Xia Xianzi, shyly answering, suddenly stiffened, her thighs trembled, and she let out a soft moan, collapsing into Lu Chang’an’s arms.

Lu Chang’an didn’t rush things as he had done a hundred years ago.

He held her flawlessly beautiful face at close range, feeling the exquisite softness of Xia Xianzi’s lips, her teeth as white as jade, and the fragrant aroma of lotus that emanated from her delicate, twitching nose…

The two embraced and kissed, floating in the air.

The glow of the restriction isolated the room, locking away the beautiful spring night.

On the window paper, a classical and beautiful silhouette of a fairy was outlined.

As she danced, her flowing silk gown seemed to shed petals, fragrant and ethereal. Her cloud-like hair flowed down like willow branches, her graceful curves, with their icy and proud bones, swayed back and forth, rose and fell, hazy and dreamlike.

…

The next morning.

Lu Chang’an opened his eyes, stretching luxuriously with a refreshed feeling.

The room, which had been in disarray, had been cleaned to perfection, even the strange odors had vanished.

“This woman actually has a bit of a cleanliness obsession?”

Lu Chang’an smiled, looking at the beautiful woman not far away.

Xia Xianzi had changed into a white dress, sitting cross-legged on the lotus platform, surrounded by icy lotus-like cold qi formations. Her dignified and meditative posture resembled a Qinglian (meaning “blue lotus”) female fairy.

Recalling last night’s discussion, Lu Chang’an’s heart warmed.

The two of them practiced the Yin-Yang Double Cauldron Technique together, achieving a state of spiritual and physical unity. The countless ingenious postures had broadened Xia Xianzi’s horizons and given her quite a shock!

At the peak of the tide, Lu Chang’an and Xia Wenyue had opened their hearts, entering a state of telepathic communication, understanding each other’s inner selves, and achieving deep empathy and trust.

“Last night benefited me greatly. My stagnant cultivation base became more refined, and my heart has become more open. Lu Xian Sheng is true to your word, I am undeserving of this.”

Xia Wenyue’s complexion was rosy, and her spirit was excellent, as she shared her progress.

“You are my wife, you deserve it.”

Lu Chang’an came to the lotus platform and embraced Xia Xianzi from behind, his arms encircling her spotless, slender figure.

Today, Xia Wenyue was dressed more conservatively. Only her thin, white calves and snow-white lotus feet were exposed beneath her crossed legs.

Perhaps last night had been too unrestrained. Xia Xianzi’s calves and lotus feet had some bluish-purple marks.

Lu Chang’an lovingly picked up a lotus foot and began to massage and treat it.

Xia Xianzi’s snow-white face showed a pleading look, “Lu Lang (meaning “Lu, Husband”, a term of endearment), could you spare me, let me rest for a few days…”

Lu Zhen Jun’s body was too strong. Even her innate Daoist body had been tormented to the point of almost falling apart last night, it had been both beautiful and painful.

Occasionally, with a careless touch, he had left bruises on her skin. Lu Zhen Jun’s wood-attribute techniques easily healed them completely.

In theory, if Lu Zhen Jun wasn’t satisfied, with his outstanding medical skills, he could make her repeatedly fall into a state of begging for mercy.

“You’re dreaming! Allowing you to be the main cauldron of the Yin-Yang Double Cauldron Technique, the high-level feedback from my cultivation base does come at a cost of my vital energy. This kind of good fortune is limited to only one or two times before the Nascent Soul formation.”

Lu Chang’an healed her injuries, retracted his fingers, and sneered.

Xia Xianzi’s face flushed, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

She thought to herself, no wonder it was beneficial for her cultivation, it was also limited.

…

“Alright, starting today, I will let you practice more in the Heart Demon Illusion.”

Lu Chang’an said seriously.

“Lu Lang, you are welcome to do so.”

Xia Xianzi felt a sense of anticipation, closing her eyes.

This opportunity to experience a weakened version of the Heart Demon Tribulation was rare in the Xian Cultivation world.

At least in the Wei Dao Alliance, Xia Wenyue had never heard of any Nascent Soul Zhen Jun who could do this.

“Start!”

Lu Chang’an’s pupils were black, twisted like an abyss. He cast the Heavenly Demon Secret Technique and tapped Xia Wenyue’s forehead with a finger.

Boom!

Xia Xianzi’s consciousness flickered, her pupils briefly filled with bewilderment, then reflected the myriad colors of life and death in the world.

Lu Chang’an sat behind Xia Xianzi, his arms embracing her, and closed his eyes as well.

Not long after, Lu Chang’an’s spiritual consciousness and mental power began to drain rapidly.

Xia Xianzi’s face occasionally showed the seven emotions and six desires, but not as strongly as before, she did not lose control.

Until a certain moment.

“Cut!”

Lu Chang’an’s soul shuddered slightly, he heard a cold, crisp voice, and the heart demon illusion shattered.

“Hypocritical Lu Wu Gui, you dare to disturb my Daoist heart!”

Xia Xianzi’s face was like frost, her clear, cold autumn eyes opened abruptly, appearing sharp and determined.

As soon as she finished speaking.

She felt a tingling sensation in her chest and heard a cold male voice next to her:

“What did you call me just now? Say it again!”

“Lu…Lu Xian Sheng, please hear me out. This is my master’s way of addressing you. It’s a special scene that appeared in the Heart Demon Illusion!”

Xia Xianzi, not bothering with her swelling chest, her face changing from red to white, hurriedly explained but couldn’t find the right words.

Slap!

Xia Xianzi, who had been sitting cross-legged, slumped forward, the familiar searing sensation returned.

Compared to the first time, the sense of shame was reduced, and after the pain, she felt a quickening heartbeat, a sense of comfort.

“Don’t do it again!”

After receiving her punishment, Xia Xianzi’s heart actually felt relieved, knowing that Lu Xian Sheng wouldn’t blame her again.

Lu Chang’an helped Xia Xianzi to sit up again, praising her:

“Not bad, your performance in the Heart Demon Illusion this time was a lot better than last time.”

“However, this is just a weakened simulation of the Heart Demon Tribulation. The real Heart Demon Tribulation is much more real, it’s pervasive and directly illuminates the deepest part of your heart.”

Xia Wenyue’s performance this time was better than Lu Chang’an had expected.

The main reason was that she had resolved her biggest knot.

Yesterday’s discussion, their spiritual and physical unity, opening up to each other, was also a great help.

The last time she experienced the Heart Demon Illusion, Lu Chang’an discovered that he was her biggest heart demon.

After all, he was the person who had the greatest influence on her throughout her cultivation life.

Now, this problem had been solved. Xia Wenyue’s wish had been fulfilled, she was intimate and inseparable with the man she admired, and she had gained status.

Of course, Lu Chang’an was not her only heart demon.

Xia Wenyue’s Heart Demon Illusion also featured Si Tu Lan and her master Jin Yue Zhen Jun.

Xia Xianzi felt a trace of guilt for Si Tu Lan’s death, but not much.

Xia Xianzi had no lingering attachment to this, it wasn’t strong enough to create a significant mental obstacle.

Lu Chang’an analyzed the reason. He thought that Xia Xianzi had not given anything to Si Tu Lan, including emotional investment.

Therefore, there was no strong bond or attachment.

On the other hand, Xia Wenyue had given so much to Lu Chang’an, her youthful admiration and yearning for him, her longing for him for a hundred years.

She had finally managed to fade her past feelings.

Lu Chang’an appeared again, taking from her her most precious Tai Yin Jade Liquid and her virginity.

“It’s not a major problem, I can simulate it in a targeted way later on.”

Lu Chang’an stroked his chin and pondered.

For example, the trace of guilt she felt for Si Tu Lan. When simulating the Heart Demon Illusion later, he could choose to place her in Si Tu Lan’s memorial hall.

As for her fear and apprehension towards Jin Yue Zhen Jun, that would be even easier to deal with, both in reality and in the Heart Demon Illusion.

Only by creating something even more perilous than the Heart Demon Tribulation could she shatter the darkness of her heart.

The Heart Demon Illusion consumed a lot of spiritual consciousness and mental power, Lu Chang’an couldn’t use it frequently. He needed time to recover his mental power.

Furthermore, the stronger the target’s resistance, the more it would consume.

If the target’s willpower was unyielding, shattering the Heart Demon Illusion in an instant could also backfire on the caster.

…

Over the next two months.

Besides training and motivating Xia Xianzi,

Lu Chang’an also spent some of his time targeting the infiltrated forces of the Wu Jian Men.

Chu Meng Zhu had provided ample intelligence, as well as the informants that Di Yan Jun had been keeping an eye on.

Lu Chang’an used fourth-order divination, with enough clues as a medium, and unearthed more than one Wu Jian Men stronghold in the three countries under the Wei Dao Alliance.

The spies he caught numbered almost a hundred, big and small.

To avoid leaks and ensure the reliability of the operation, Di Yan Jun acted alone each time, without informing anyone else at the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters.

In just two months.

Several Jie Dan cultivators from the demonic side, including a late-stage Jie Dan high-ranking figure, were eliminated or captured by Di Yan Jun.

It is worth mentioning that one of the Wu Jian Men strongholds was in Wu Ye City.

Wu Ye City, after all, was a gathering place for dispersed cultivators, a haven for many, and a place where all kinds of people mixed together.

Lu Chang’an wasn’t surprised.

However, Wu Ye City was in the territory of the Jin Yang Sect.

When a Wu Jian Men stronghold was discovered in Wu Ye City, the forces of the Jin Yang Sect took the opportunity to get involved in the investigation.

This put a lot of pressure on Jiang Ye Chen, who controlled Wu Ye City.

If the investigation proved that Wu Ye City had been harboring Wu Jian Men spies, that would be a serious accusation, with significant impact and influence.

…

At the same time.

The Wei Dao Alliance gathered a massive army on the border and deployed more high-level cultivators to guard the area.

The Beast King Valley expressed extreme dissatisfaction and made threatening remarks, claiming that the Wei Dao Alliance was playing with fire, wanting to tear up the peace treaty and restart the Xian Cultivation War.

Under pressure, the Beast King Valley also hastily assembled a Xian Cultivation army, mobilizing Jie Dan and Nascent Soul high-level cultivators from the rear.

The two sides were on a war footing, seemingly ready to engage in an unprecedented showdown.

However, unexpectedly, the Beast King Valley showed restraint and took no further action.

The two factions entered a state of preparedness for war, neither initiating an attack.

This outcome disappointed some of the peace-loving faction. They had thought that the Beast King Valley would retaliate strongly.

When the Wei Dao Alliance was ready and willing to fight, the Beast King Valley turned out to be more conservative and restrained.

Lu Chang’an’s spiritual pet had successively eliminated Wu Jian Men strongholds and numerous spies. The demonic side was caught off guard and remained silent for the time being, not even launching any verbal attacks.

Both sides had infiltrated each other, the Wu Jian Men was more professional and completely suppressed the Wei Dao Alliance.

Even in times of peace, if spies were caught, it could only be said that they were outmatched. It wasn’t anyone’s fault.

The Beast King Valley’s reaction was within Lu Chang’an’s expectations.

The Beast King Valley had been continuously draining the Wei Dao Alliance through peaceful trade, causing internal unrest and division.

In this situation, they were reluctant to pay the price and clash head-on with the Wei Dao Alliance, risking mutual destruction.

Therefore, they unexpectedly showed restraint, even making concessions.

…

After the situation on the front lines stabilized.

News came from the Wei Dao Alliance headquarters.

Longqing Zhen Jun officially announced to the public that he had taken Ao Yue Palace’s Xia Xianzi as his concubine.

A bombshell!

This news sparked heated discussions and attention among cultivators from both sides.

(End of Chapter)

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