Traveling through the Immortal Realm: Starting from Becoming a Top-Level Furnace Cauldron

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the quaint stone steps, casting a golden glow on the entire tower.

Lu Yuguan and Li Chonglin were cleaning silently under the tower, while Miao'er was helping to sort out the debris.

Lu Yuguan never looked at Li Chonglin well. He would glare at Li Chonglin with gritted teeth every time he swept the floor. However, Li Chonglin said nothing and pretended not to see anything.

Miao'er was also confused as she watched, and always felt that there was some unspeakable secret between the two.

"Your Highness, don't you feel tired?" Miao'er couldn't help asking as she looked at Li Chonglin's still upright figure.

Li Zhonglin smiled slightly, a deep light flashing in his eyes: "Miao'er, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, so what does this little bit of fatigue mean?"

Miao'er nodded, and her respect for Li Chonglin deepened a little.

Lu Yuguan was sweeping the floor nearby, muttering, "Just pretend! I'm exhausted in this illusion. Let me make it clear, you owe me a huge favor."

"What if I don't admit it?" Li Chonglin became interested and said jokingly with a smile.

"Don't admit it? Then I will tell everyone what happened in your illusion!" Lu Yuguan widened his eyes and looked threatening.

Li Chonglin just smiled faintly, as if he had already seen through Lu Yuguan's tricks: "Do you think they will believe you?"

"Then you still want me to keep it a secret for you?"

"I have a hundred ways to make you forget willingly."

Lu Yuguan was suddenly speechless. He certainly knew Li Chonglin's prestige in the Lotus Tower. He was just a small character, and no one would believe him even if he told him.

"Hmph, don't even think about getting away with the favor you owe me." Lu Yuguan muttered unwillingly and continued waving the broom.

Miao'er watched the two people bickering and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"I will definitely do what I promised you." Li Chonglin said solemnly.

Before it got completely dark, Lu Yuguan hurriedly left the Li School and got into the carriage of Butler Zhao.

Night enveloped the capital city. The streets were lined with bustling shops and the cries of various vendors could be heard continuously.

"What trouble did the young master get into today?" Butler Zhao's calm voice came slowly.

"I was detained by the Immortal Master." Lu Yuguan's tone was obviously aggrieved.

"Haha, young master, don't be sad. Your immortal master is a powerful Jindan stage cultivator, so it's not surprising that he has a temper," Zhao Si said with a slight smile as he drove the carriage. "On the first day that the second young master came to the etiquette school, he cried and made a scene, saying he would never come again. But when he got home, he was beaten by the second lady, and he's been well behaved ever since."

Hearing this, Lu Yuguan couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although he was grateful for the comfort from Housekeeper Zhao, he couldn't help but shake his head when he thought of his experiences at the Etiquette School.

"Liu Neng, you don't know that I have been implicated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince this time." Lu Yuguan said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise flashed in Butler Zhao's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a rare talent. It's not necessarily a bad thing for the young master to have some contact with him."

Lu Yuguan was furious after hearing this and kept complaining to himself, "What? He even threatened me and told me not to say anything. He even said he owed me a favor, but looking at his behavior, he must be trying to renege on it."

"Haha," Butler Zhao chuckled to himself, his thoughts drifting again, "The Third Young Master's personality is remarkably similar to that of the Third Madam."

Lu Yuguan blinked his eyes, very curious about this mother who only existed in other people's words.

The carriage moved slowly forward in the night. Lu Yuguan leaned on the cushions, his mind racing. He recalled his experiences in the Lotus Pagoda, and an inexplicable feeling welled up in his heart.

After passing through the busy city, the two of them slowly approached the Lu Mansion. The two sisters had been standing at the door waiting for a long time.

"Third Young Master."

"Third Young Master."

Lu Yuguan jumped out of the car in surprise and said to the two of them, "Daiyu Qingwen, how long have you been standing here?"

"To answer the young master, it won't take much time, just half an hour." Daiyu bowed lightly.

"The main reason is that Young Master Bai Ming has been spreading the news that you were kept in school, so everyone knows about it. That's why we came to the door to wait for you later." Qingwen muttered to herself.

When Lu Yuguan heard Bai Ming insult him like this, he felt like the sky was falling. The impact of this attack was no less than that of a child who secretly emptied his pants pocket on the first day of kindergarten and came back with a pile of shit in his pocket.

"Damn Bai Ming!" Lu Yuguan roared to the sky.

Lu Yuguan was so angry that his face turned blue. He wanted to rush to Bai Ming and beat him up.

"Master, don't take it too seriously. Master Bai Ming always likes to joke around." Daiyu comforted him softly.

Qingwen curled her lips and said dissatisfiedly, "Master Bai Ming is going too far! How can you ruin his reputation like this?"

Lu Yuguan took a deep breath and tried to calm down. Lu Yuguan pretended to be calm and said, "Okay, let's go in first."

The three of them walked into the Lu Mansion, passed through the winding corridors, and came to the inner courtyard.

Bai Zheng and the first and second wives had already been waiting in the hall. When his father saw him come back, his face was filled with concern.

"Yuguan, I heard you were detained?"

Bai Zheng frowned slightly, obviously still feeling that Bai Ming's clamor just now didn't seem real.

Lu Yuguan smiled awkwardly and explained, "It was only because of some trivial matters that the Immortal Master asked me to stay a little longer."

The eldest lady gently greeted Lu Yuguan, took his hand and said, "Yuguan, you must study hard with the Immortal Master, and when the Xuanyu Sect is founded, strive to win the first place."

Lu Yuguan nodded, knowing in his heart what the Bai family expected of him.

After being shocked by Lu Yuguan's talent for a single spiritual root, Bai Ming's mother's attitude softened considerably. "Ming'er is ignorant. I've already taught him a lesson. Yuguan, don't argue with your second brother."

"How come you are ignorant? If Bai Ming is still ignorant, then Yuguan would still be nursing?" Bai Zheng said angrily.

The second wife dared not speak anymore. Seeing Bai Zheng's anger, she could only take her leave. The first wife also left the room after Bai Zheng's eyes signaled her to do so.

"Yuguan, our Bai family, from top to bottom, mainly has water spiritual roots, but you happened to be born with a single wood spiritual root. Although the Bailang Heart Technique, the Bai family's ancestral art, is of top quality, it is not suitable for you to practice," Bai Zheng said as he took out several secret books from behind him. "This is the technique that your father obtained from other families. Even if it is not the core secret method, it is enough for you to practice in the Dust Transformation Stage or even the Foundation Establishment Stage."

Lu Yuguan took the secret book and looked at Bai Zheng in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Father. I will work hard to cultivate and live up to your expectations."

Bai Zheng nodded with satisfaction, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes: "Yuguan, you are the pride of our Bai family. Don't let this single spiritual root's talent go to waste—Huh? You've made another breakthrough?"

"Hehe, just a lucky break."

Lu Yuguan scratched his head.

Bai Zheng smiled with satisfaction and said, "Keep working hard. Once you break through the foundation-building stage, I'll take you to the autumn hunt."

"Autumn hunting?" Lu Yuguan asked in confusion.

Bai Zheng patiently replied, "The Autumn Hunt is an annual grand event held by the imperial family in the capital. The royal children and the young men of various clans gather together to hunt exotic birds and beasts, showcasing their martial arts and cultivation. If you can excel in the Autumn Hunt, you will surely bring honor to the Bai family and earn yourself more opportunities in the capital."

Lu Yuguan understood, and he said firmly, "Don't worry, father. I will do my best to break through the foundation-building stage and live up to your trust!"

Bai Zheng patted Lu Yuguan's shoulder with satisfaction and turned to leave.

He's such a nice guy.

The system, which had been silent for a long time, rarely spoke.

[Although I feel more guilty towards my wife, at least I have made up for the missing love with you.]

"Oh..." Lu Yuguan didn't know what to say. It seemed that all the love he had received until now was exchanged for his mysterious mother. It was too unreal.

[Complete the mission sooner rather than later, it will at least make up for some of the regrets.] The system consoled him.

"Tong-chan, you're right."

Lu Yuguan muttered to himself.

The system nodded with satisfaction.

Although dinner time had long passed, Daiyu and Qingwen still prepared some sumptuous hot dishes for Lu Yuguan.

"Young master, I don't know what kind of food you like, but I heard from the old chef that the third young lady was from Jianghuai, so I made some Huaiyang dishes for you, please try them." Daiyu and Qingwen brought several exquisitely presented dishes to the table.

Braised crab meat lion head, soft-shelled eel, a big bowl of boiled dried bean curd and cold dish of crystal braised pork.

As Lu Yuguan looked at the delicious Huaiyang cuisine in front of him, he couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.

He smiled and said to Daiyu and Qingwen, "You are so thoughtful."

"Master, as long as you like it," Qingwen replied with a smile, her eyes full of concern.

Lu Yuguan picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of lion's head meat, and savored it carefully. The delicious taste made him sigh. Although he had never seen his mother, the story of her preferences was widely spread in the Lu family.

"Young Master, please eat slowly and don't choke." Daiyu reminded softly.

Lu Yuguan nodded, put down his chopsticks, and looked out the window. The night deepened, and the stars twinkled.

"Daiyu and Qingwen, please sit down and eat with us." Lu Yuguan suddenly said.

"Master, how can this be possible?" Daiyu was a little surprised.

"Yes, we are just servants." Qingwen also quickly shook her head.

Lu Yuguan insisted, "There aren't so many rules here. I'm happy if you guys eat with me."

Daiyu and Qingwen looked at each other and finally sat down.

The three of them sat around the dining table, enjoying this rare warm moment.

[Ding! Main Quest - The Mystery of Life Experience - Obtained the key clue character "Young Madam's Food", total progress 5%/100%]

"Huh?" Lu Yuguan listened to the system prompt sound in his mind in surprise, and a bit of joy appeared on his face.

"Master, have you thought of something good?" Qingwen looked at Lu Yuguan's face and said while eating.

Lu Yuguan said happily: "It's pretty good now, and it's a good thing."

"Even so many dishes can't fill your mouth. Be careful or the master will kick you out of the table." Daiyu taught him a lesson.

Qingwen stuck out her tongue and said with a mischievous smile, "Young Master wouldn't be so cruel."

Lu Yuguan looked at the two of them, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Ever since being attacked by a giant bird and coming to this world, I rarely have the feeling to relax and joke around.

I miss Jin Xiaoxiao and the others so much...

I don't know if they are still alive...

Lu Yuguan sighed secretly, and suddenly felt that the lion's head on his lips was a little bland.