That smile was full of the joy and pride of a new father.
Just then, a hurried sound of footsteps came from outside the door—it was a young maidservant.
Her face was flushed red, she was panting from running, yet she wore an uncontrollable look of delight.
As soon as she pushed the door open, the maidservant spoke excitedly: “Young Master!”
“Yes!”
Then she quickly added, “Young Master Lu Xuan is here!”
“What!”
Shen Yuan and Lu Qingqing, who was resting in bed, were stunned for a moment at these words, and then joy instantly flooded their faces.
This good news was like a beam of light, capturing all of Lu Qingqing’s attention.
She couldn’t wait to get up and see her brother.
Immediately, Lu Qingqing propped herself up with both hands, despite her weak body. Even though the movement was a bit difficult and strained, she still leaned sideways, eagerly looking toward the door.
Just when Lu Qingqing was about to give out from the effort, a gentle, warm power softly supported her.
This power was just right—it let her lean sideways without needing any strength at all.
“Quick!”
Shen Yuan, standing nearby, instinctively wanted to go out and welcome Lu Xuan himself.
But before his words faded, a familiar figure had already quickly entered the room.
Shen Yuan looked up and saw it was Lu Xuan. A flicker of irrepressible joy flashed through his eyes, and he hurriedly said, “Brother Xuan, thank you for your hard work on the journey!”
“Mm!”
Lu Xuan responded softly to Shen Yuan, then stepped forward and gently touched the baby’s cheek, his eyes full of tenderness: “Little sister, thank you for your hard work.”
Right after that, Lu Xuan steadily walked past Shen Yuan and slowly approached Lu Qingqing’s bedside.
Lu Qingqing’s face was slightly pale, showing the weakness of postpartum, but the joy in her eyes could not be hidden.
She curved the corners of her mouth slightly, with deep affection and reliance, and called out happily: “Big Brother!”
When facing Lu Xuan, her big brother, Lu Qingqing seemed like she would never grow up—as if time had never passed at all.
“Mm!”
Lu Xuan wore a gentle smile, his eyes full of doting affection, and responded softly.
Then, Lu Xuan slowly raised his right hand. In his palm, a faint golden vortex of airflow quietly swirled out.
Like a mysterious and beautiful golden flower.
From that golden vortex airflow, warm and gentle brilliant golden rays gradually radiated.
The golden light was soft yet full of mysterious power, as if it were the source of the convergence of heaven and earth’s spiritual energy, surging with infinite vitality and vigor.
Undying and indestructible!
Ever since Lu Xuan successfully broke through to the Dongxu realm, he had gained a deeper understanding and control of the three martial arts cultivation techniques he practiced.
To be precise, the current Lu Xuan could already fully unleash the power of these three martial arts techniques.
That was the power of the laws of heaven and earth.
Especially that undying and indestructible martial arts technique, which contained endless power of the law of life.
With this power, Lu Xuan could even control it at will, applying it to others and granting them new vitality and vigor.
This was the supreme power of the Dongxu True Lord, who relied on the heaven and earth Dharma image to control the laws of heaven and earth.
However, the power of the law of life that Lu Xuan applied to others would be greatly weakened, far from reaching the effect he himself received.
Of course, for people below the Shenfu realm, that was more than enough.
At least, as long as the other person still had a breath left, Lu Xuan could guarantee they would become lively and vigorous.
The next moment, the golden vortex airflow in Lu Xuan’s palm slowly rotated.
Wisps of faint golden airflow flowed into Lu Qingqing’s body.
Neither Shen Yuan nor Lu Qingqing had any doubt about Lu Xuan’s actions.
The two of them only felt that the golden vortex airflow above Lu Xuan’s palm brought them an unprecedented comfort and warmth.
Lu Qingqing, lying in bed, opened her eyes wide in surprise. Her gaze was tightly locked on Lu Xuan, her tone full of confusion and curiosity, and she asked softly.
“Big Brother, what is this?”
“Why do I feel like my body is suddenly different?”
As she spoke, she instinctively moved her body, feeling the wonderful changes brought by that power.
“My body!”
Lu Qingqing murmured to herself, seemingly still immersed in this sudden surprise.
Just then, under Shen Yuan’s gaze—which was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out—Lu Qingqing, as if injected with infinite power, suddenly leaped up from the bed.
Her movements were light and nimble, and she landed steadily on the ground.
At this moment, there was no trace of her previous weakness—she was simply full of life and vigor, brimming with vibrant vitality.
It was as if Lu Qingqing’s previous weakness had just been an illusion.
No way!
Bro!
Shen Yuan and Lu Qingqing both stared wide-eyed, their eyes full of shock and disbelief, as if what they were seeing was an illusory dream.
Shen Yuan stared blankly at Lu Xuan, his mouth slightly open, and for a moment he couldn’t say a word.
What kind of immortal technique was this!
Shen Yuan marveled inwardly. He had never imagined that such a magical power could exist in this world.
To be able to make a weak person recover to such lively vigor in just a short moment.
Even a miracle elixir would need time for the body to absorb the medicinal power, right?
Only a few seconds had passed!
???????
As for Shen Yuan and Lu Qingqing’s shock, Lu Xuan simply waved his palm lightly.
The golden vortex airflow above his palm slowly spread out, enveloping the entire room.
Warm light fell on everyone, as if injecting new vitality into them.
Even Liang Cheng, Lu Yunqing, and the others outside the door felt that power—the fatigue in their bodies was swept away, and they became refreshed and energetic.
The next second, Liang Cheng shouted excitedly: “Oh wow!”
“What is this thing!”
“Ah!”
Then, Liang Cheng actually let out another long sigh, his face brimming with an intoxicated expression.
“So comfortable!” As he spoke, Liang Cheng even stretched his limbs and loosened his muscles, as if his whole body had been thoroughly cleansed.
“What is this thing!” Liang Cheng’s eyes went wide, his face full of disbelief, his mouth hanging open, his voice full of amazement.
“I feel like my whole body is full of power—even my martial arts realm seems to have slightly improved!”
Lu Yunqing, standing nearby, also felt pleasure throughout her body, but she wasn’t as exaggerated as Liang Cheng.
Lu Yunqing frowned slightly, a look of disgust on her face, and secretly glanced at Liang Cheng.
This guy, in front of so many people, was still making such a fuss and acting so undignified—truly exasperating.
Inside the room, Shen Yuan also felt that warm power and couldn’t help asking: “Brother Xuan, what level has your martial arts cultivation actually reached?”
At this moment, Lu Xuan’s expression was calm, his movements natural, as he slowly withdrew the power he had emitted. The aura around him instantly retracted.
Lu Xuan returned to his usual unruffled appearance.
His expression unchanged, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, he said something ambiguous: “My martial arts cultivation has improved somewhat recently.”
His tone was extremely plain, as if he were talking about a most ordinary little matter.
As Lu Xuan spoke, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and three exquisite jade boxes appeared in his palm.
The surface of the jade boxes was carved with intricate patterns, faintly exuding a lively aura.
Lu Xuan placed the jade boxes on the table: “These are gifts for Qingqing and my two little nephews. Remember to keep them safe.”
Pausing for a moment, Lu Xuan continued to explain: “They can improve the body’s meridians and wash away impurities.”
“When they grow a bit older, they can use what’s in these jade boxes to assist their cultivation. It will help them avoid many detours and build a solid foundation.”
Shen Yuan glanced at the three exquisite jade boxes. He didn’t even need to think to know what kind of rare treasures were inside!
Seeing that both Lu Qingqing and Shen Yuan looked like they wanted to speak, Lu Xuan preemptively interrupted them.
“Alright!”
“No need to say more!”
Lu Xuan raised his hand slightly, stopping the words about to come out of Lu Qingqing and Shen Yuan’s mouths.
No other reason.
Lu Xuan simply didn’t like making meaningless pauses and repetitions on the same matter.
Lu Qingqing understood her big brother’s temperament very well and knew that saying more would be useless.
Then, Lu Qingqing’s eyes curved like crescents, her face beaming with a cheerful smile, and she quickly came to Lu Xuan’s side.
“Okay!”
She said crisply, her voice full of joy.
“Big Brother, I was lying in bed before and really couldn’t personally entertain Father.”
“Now that my body has completely recovered, let me go with you to see Father!”
“Brother Yuan can stay here!”
As she spoke, Lu Qingqing looked up at Lu Xuan, her eyes full of anticipation.
Lu Xuan looked at his little sister’s lively appearance, and a long-lost joy welled up in his heart. He nodded lightly: “Mm!”
Just as Lu Qingqing stepped out the door, a shout full of astonishment rang out: “Holy crap!”
“Cousin Qingqing!”
The owner of the voice stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief, his mouth hanging wide open as if he could stuff an egg inside.
“What are you—!”
His eyes traveled up and down Lu Qingqing, full of shock.
“Cousin Qingqing, how did you get up?”
Then, pointing at Lu Qingqing, he shouted with a face full of suspicion: “And you look even more energetic than me!”
Who else but Liang Cheng would make such a fuss?
Lu Qingqing was amused by Liang Cheng’s reaction. Her eyebrows arched, her face full of playfulness: “Cousin Liang Cheng, what’s wrong?”
“Don’t tell me you’re unhappy that I’ve recovered so well?”
Hearing this, Liang Cheng scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: “How could I!”
“I was just worried about you, Cousin Qingqing!”
“But your recovery is way too fast, isn’t it?”
“It’s simply miraculous!”
Liang Cheng wasn’t stupid—he had guessed that Lu Qingqing’s change was definitely thanks to Lu Xuan.
“This must be Brother Xuan’s doing!”
“I knew it!”
“That mysterious power just now must have come from Brother Xuan!”
……………
Two days later, Tiandu.
Outside the imperial palace gates, a figure slowly appeared.
He wore a deep black brocade robe, with an extraordinary bearing—it was Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan stood before the imperial palace gates, calmly scanning the surroundings.
Tiandu’s imperial palace was magnificent and resplendent, exactly the same as when he had last come!
However, this time, Lu Xuan’s expression had become calm and composed, as if nothing could shake his state of mind.
When Lu Xuan stopped at the gate, a brilliant pink light and shadow intertwined and flickered ahead, as gorgeous as a dreamy rosy cloud.
In the blink of an eye, a woman with an exquisitely graceful figure walked over with delicate steps.
She wore a magnificent and elegant red palace dress, her sleeves fluttering, the embroidery exquisite beyond compare.
Plum blossom patterns outlined in gold and silver thread shimmered in the sunlight, making her skin look like snow and her aura ethereal.
The newcomer was the woman Lu Xuan had met several times—Plum Blossom Guard Director Man Qingqiu!
Man Qingqiu gave a slight bow, her posture elegant, her red lips parting lightly: “Director Lu, you’ve finally arrived!”
“You’ve really kept me waiting!”
However, as Man Qingqiu spoke, she secretly sized up Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan!
What a martial arts prodigy!
That person had actually made her, a Director, personally come to welcome Lu Xuan, the Deputy Director of the Xuanbird Guard, into the palace!!!
This was an immense honor!
