Arriving at the central area of the Duke's Mansion, Lu Qing Xuan immediately buried the Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Vein beneath the ground.
Instantly, the spiritual energy within the entire Duke's Mansion surged.
Originally, the Duke's Mansion only had four Earth-Rank Upper-Grade Spirit Veins and one Earth-Rank Supreme-Grade Spirit Vein, which was sufficient for the entire Duke's Mansion.
Coupled with the Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Gathering Array recently established, the spiritual energy density had already increased significantly.
But now, with the addition of another Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Vein, the environment immediately underwent a drastic change.
The spiritual energy released from this Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Vein quickly enveloped the surroundings.
The spiritual energy was incredibly dense, with strands of pure spiritual energy transforming into ethereal mist, permeating the entire Duke's Mansion.
The sudden surge in spiritual energy instantly caught the attention of many family members.
“Huh… Why has the spiritual energy become so dense all of a sudden? What happened?”
“Could it be that there's a new spirit vein within the mansion?”
“Haha… Such abundant and dense spiritual energy, it's amazing! I thought I'd need a month or more to break through to the True Spirit Realm, but now, I can achieve the breakthrough within a day or two!”
The members of the Lu family were all stunned by the sudden surge in spiritual energy, exclaiming in amazement.
At this time, Second Elder Lu Chang Feng, who had already broken through to the Profound Dan Realm, emerged from his room, his pupils constricting in shock.
“This…”
As a Profound Dan Realm expert, he was more sensitive than others to the changes in spiritual energy within the entire Duke's Mansion.
In the next instant, he employed the Earth Vein Detection technique, quickly discovering a new spirit vein beneath the Duke's Mansion.
“This is a Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Vein?!”
Second Elder's pupils widened in disbelief.
It was common knowledge that throughout North Source County, no power possessed a Heaven-Rank Spirit Vein, and even Earth-Rank Supreme-Grade Spirit Veins were rare.
Yet, the Duke's Mansion had suddenly acquired a Heaven-Rank Spirit Vein, leaving him astounded.
“Could this be the Duke's doing?”
Suppressing his astonishment, just as he was about to inquire further from Lu Qing Xuan, Lu Qing Xuan's figure suddenly appeared.
“Second Elder, the Duke's Mansion has acquired a Heaven-Rank Spirit Vein. Go and inform the family members, encouraging them to cultivate diligently. There's no need for any grand announcements; just focus on enhancing your strength as quickly as possible.”
He didn't want to attract the covetousness of other powers regarding the newly acquired Heaven-Rank Spirit Vein, hence his brief instructions.
After speaking, Lu Qing Xuan produced five jade vials and a map of a mineral vein, tossing them to Second Elder.
“These five vials of Purple Extreme Pills, please distribute them to the other core elders and have them enhance their cultivation as well.”
“And that map of the Azure-Blue Purple Gold Mineral Vein, you must immediately arrange for the family members to begin mining it!”
With that, Lu Qing Xuan vanished with a flash.
Watching Lu Qing Xuan disappear, Second Elder stood there in a daze.
It took a while for him to regain his senses. Looking at the items before him, he exclaimed in awe, “Indeed, this must be the Duke's doing!”
“And these Purple Extreme Pills and a map of the Azure-Blue Purple Gold Mineral Vein… What kind of fortune has the Duke obtained?!”
Although he had some doubts, he didn't intend to investigate further.
After all, everything the Duke did was for the prosperity of the family. As an elder, his duty was to perform his tasks well.
Gazing at the Purple Extreme Pills in his hand, Second Elder's heart stirred. These were the finest pills for enhancing the cultivation of Purple Mansion Realm cultivators. Even though he had been stuck in the Purple Mansion Realm for years, he had never used such high-quality pills.
Yet, this new Duke casually produced five vials.
And this unmined Earth-Rank Azure-Blue Purple Gold Mineral Vein was the primary material used to refine Earth-Rank Supreme-Grade artifacts!
If it were to be mined, the Duke's Mansion could obtain an unimaginable amount of benefits, whether it was for forging Earth-Rank artifacts or exchanging them for cultivation resources.
At that thought, a fervent glint appeared in his eyes.
After instructing Second Elder, Lu Qing Xuan immediately returned to his room and resumed his cultivation.
While the Duke's Mansion seemed relatively stable at the moment, Lu Qing Xuan knew that the Three Great Families would inevitably continue to encroach on the Duke's Mansion's various assets.
The only solution was to strengthen the Duke's Mansion as quickly as possible.
Ten days later.
Lu Qing Xuan emerged from his room, having broken through to the Purple Mansion Realm Seventh Stage.
He had decided to visit Ling Xi Yue after this cultivation session.
He couldn't just ignore her after their Kun Trip.
Of course, Lu Qing Xuan also intended to give Ling Xi Yue the dual cultivation technique so they could practice the Kun Character Art more effectively in the future.
During this time, he had already spent some time studying the technique and found it quite profound.
Meanwhile, within Ling Xi Yue's room.
She was sitting cross-legged on a soft couch, cultivating and attempting to break through again.
But once again, she couldn't 突破玄丹境突破玄丹境, as the spiritual energy was absorbed by the seal.
“Sigh, it still doesn't work!”
Ling Xi Yue sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her expression.
As she slowly withdrew her cultivation, Lu Qing Xuan's image appeared in her mind.
Since her Kun Trip with Lu Qing Xuan ten days ago, his handsome face had been popping up in her mind from time to time.
She didn't understand why she was having these thoughts.
“It's been ten days. I wonder if the Duke still remembers me!”
At that moment, Ling Xi Yue's thoughts were racing, and she couldn't help but lament.
Although she was the Duke's officially married wife, now the Duchess of the Duke's Mansion, she knew that Lu Qing Xuan couldn't possibly belong to her alone.
She was self-aware of this fact.
For a lineage that spanned generations, the Duke's offspring couldn't solely depend on her.
“Let me try breaking through one more time!”
Suppressing those stray thoughts, Ling Xi Yue resolved in her heart.
Only by focusing on cultivation would she have no time to think about other things.
However, unbeknownst to her, her heart had already been captured by the man who had taken her first time.
Just then, Lu Qing Xuan's figure entered from outside.
Upon seeing the familiar face, a surge of joy filled Ling Xi Yue's heart.
“Duke!”
Ling Xi Yue immediately rose to her feet, offering a curtsy to Lu Qing Xuan, speaking softly.
Lu Qing Xuan nodded slightly and inquired, “Xi Yue, have you made any progress in your cultivation?”
Ling Xi Yue shook her head, a hint of dejection in her eyes.
Seeing this, Lu Qing Xuan activated the True Sight Eye, observing that her cultivation hadn't improved, and her Exquisite Body had yet to awaken.
“Could it be that the Pure Yang Qi I transferred to her isn't enough?”
Lu Qing Xuan pondered, gazing at Ling Xi Yue.
It seemed like he would need to practice the Kun Character Art with his Duchess more often.
Just as Lu Qing Xuan's thoughts were swirling, the system's investment prompt sounded again.
【Ding! Discovered a Golden Investment Target. Host can initiate investment!】
Good heavens, Lu Qing Xuan's eyes lit up.
He hadn't expected to be able to invest in Ling Xi Yue, but upon reflection, it made sense.
Ling Xi Yue had married into the Duke's Mansion, making her part of the family, so it was only natural that she could trigger the system investment.
【Ding! Investing one Sword Dao Crystal will grant three Heaven-Rank Lower-Grade Spirit Veins and a map of a Lower-Grade Spirit Stone Mineral Vein!】
【Ding! Investing one Transcendent Profound Dan will grant two vials of Jade-Green Divine Pills, three flasks of Myriad Forms Precious Pills, and two hundred Earth-Rank rare spirit herb seeds!】
【Ding! Investing in the Heaven-Rank Upper-Grade Technique 《Grand Yin Yang Union Secret Technique》 will grant the King-Rank Martial Art 《Primordial 镇狱劲镇狱劲》, and the Heaven-Rank Supreme-Grade Technique 《Annihilation Cloud Thunder 法》!】
Looking at the investment rewards, Lu Qing Xuan was astounded. As expected of a Golden Investment.
Suppressing his excitement, Lu Qing Xuan comforted her, “Xi Yue, you don't need to be discouraged. I'm confident you'll be able to break through to the Profound Dan Realm.”
As he spoke, he produced a scroll of techniques and handed it to her. “I have a special Heaven-Rank Upper-Grade secret technique here. Perhaps it can help you make some progress.”
Hearing about a Heaven-Rank Upper-Grade technique, Ling Xi Yue's beautiful eyes widened. She hadn't expected the Duke's Mansion to possess such a high-level technique.
She then extended her jade hand, taking the scroll and examining it.
“Dual Cultivation Secret Technique?”
A moment later, a blush appeared on Ling Xi Yue's cheeks. Her eyes darted to Lu Qing Xuan, a hint of avoidance in them.
Lu Qing Xuan didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, he inquired, “Xi Yue, this technique embodies the principles of Yin and Yang. If we cultivate together, we should both benefit greatly. Would you be willing to give it a try?”
Upon hearing this, Ling Xi Yue's cheeks flushed even redder. Although she didn't speak, she couldn't help but nod her head.
Since there was a technique of this level, she naturally wanted to try it and see if it could help her make a breakthrough.
Besides, she had already become the Duchess of the Duke's Mansion. Cultivating a dual cultivation technique with Lu Qing Xuan wasn't something she couldn't accept.
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