Script of Reincarnation

The birth of Lu Qingxue did not immediately cause any great disturbance, and for the first few days, the Lu Family remained relatively quiet.

Only the highest ranking cultivators of the clan came to visit, and even then, they did not stay for long.

After all, Bai Qinglan needed to rest, while Lu Yang himself had no intention of turning his daughter’s birth into a grand celebration.

The child was still too young, there would be plenty of time for celebrations in the future.

However, as the days passed, the news inevitably spread further within the Lu Family.

The Fourth Elder, that peerless genius in the Lu Family’s history, had a daughter.

That alone was enough to attract considerable attention.

After all, Lu Yang was no longer a supreme genius, but also a powerhouse and the strongest cultivator of the Lu Family.

His reputation had also spread throughout Canglan Prefecture after the battle against the Wu Family.

It made many clansmen curious about what kind of peerless temperament his daughter would possess.

Lu Yang did not care much, though.

He spent considerably more time in his courtyard than before, occasionally cultivating while spending most of his spare time accompanying Bai Qinglan and watching Lu Qingxue grow.

The infant changed almost every day.

At first, she could only sleep and cry, then, gradually, she learned to open her eyes, and sometime later, she began responding to voices.

Whenever Lu Yang called her name, her tiny eyes would move around as if searching for the source of the sound.

Sometimes, she would even grab his finger with her tiny hand.

Every time that happened, Lu Yang couldn’t help smiling.

He had never imagined that after three lifetimes, something as simple as watching a child grow could bring him such happiness.

...

Eventually, the hundred day ceremony of Lu Qingxue arrived.

The Lu Family originally did not intend to make the occasion too extravagant, but the moment the news spread, letters were sent from numerous directions, several Spirit Awakening Realm families sent gifts, and some even personally dispatched elders.

Although Lu Qingxue was only an infant, her birth had already become a symbol.

She was the daughter of Lu Yang, the only descendant of the Lu Family’s most terrifying genius.

Nobody knew what she would become in the future, but nobody wanted to underestimate the possibility either.

The Lu Family therefore held a relatively grand ceremony.

On that day, the normally peaceful clan became extremely lively.

Cultivators from different families arrived one after another, exchanging greetings with Lu Tianhe and Lu Qingyu.

The Family Head, Lu Tianhe, personally welcomed several important guests, and the Great Elder, Lu Qingyu, rarely smiled as much as she did that day.

At the same tome, the arrival of one group caused much greater commotion than the others.

A luxurious carriage slowly entered the Lu Family. The insignia upon it belonged to the Wuyuan King’s residence.

When the carriage stopped, several guards stepped down first, all at the Spirit Awakening Realm.

Following them, a middle aged man slowly walked out.

His appearance had changed considerably compared to years ago, yet Lu Yang recognized him immediately.

Indeed, it was none other than Fang Chen.

Behind him was a beautiful woman outwardly appearing to be in her forties, followed by several children.

Lu Yang’s eyes lit up slightly.

"Brother Fang, long time no see."

Fang Chen laughed loudly.

"Brother Lu!"

The two men walked towards each other and embraced. They hadn’t met properly for many years.

When they separated, Fang Chen looked Lu Yang up and down before laughing.

"You’ve grown old."

Lu Yang’s smiled faintly.

"You’re not exactly young either."

Fang Chen touched his face and laughed, shaking his head.

"That’s true."

The two men looked at each other, and for a moment, both seemed to see the young men they had once been.

One of them was the genius of a cultivation family, while the other was a wandering Rogue Cultivator.

They had met when they were young and eventually become sworn brothers.

At that time, neither could have imagined that several decades later, they would both become powerful Spirit Awakening cultivators.

Fang Chen’s wife approached as well.

She was the youngest daughter of the Wuyuan King.

Her status was extraordinary, and her appearance was still elegant despite being around the same age as Lu Yang.

She smiled politely at Lu Yang.

"Brother Lu."

Lu Yang nodded, "Sister-in-law."

The two exchanged a few words before Fang Chen looked around.

"Where’s the little one?"

Lu Yang smiled, "She was making a fuss a while ago, so Qinglan took her inside."

Fang Chen’s eyes immediately lit up.

"Let me see her."

Lu Yang shook his head helplessly before bringing him inside.

When Fang Chen saw the tiny child lying in Bai Qinglan’s arms, his expression became considerably softer.

"So this is my niece! Already making trouble at such a young age, she truly has the bearing of a supreme genius!"

Fang Chen’s words caused everyone to burst into laughter.

"Sister-in-law, congratulations."

Bai Qinglan smiled, "Thank you."

Fang Chen’s wife also approached and looked at Lu Qingxue with obvious affection.

She had several children of her own, and thus was considerably more experienced in dealing with infants.

The two children behind her curiously stared at Lu Qingxue, clearly fascinated by the tiny infant who had become the center of attention, their gazes occasionally lingering on Lu Qingxue’s round little face, itching to pinch it.

Fang Chen’s other children born decades earlier had not come, as they were already quite old and had matters of their own to attend to.

The atmosphere became lively, and for a while, Lu Yang felt as though he had returned to his own hundred day ceremony.

His parents would surely have been extremely happy right now if they were still here.

He shook his head, suppressing these thoughts.

Later that day, the two sworn brothers stood together beneath a pavilion, talking about ordinary affairs.

Fang Chen released a trace of his aura at the peak Sixth Stage of Spirit Awakening Realm.

Lu Yang’s eyes flickered.

"You’ve already reached the peak."

Fang Chen nodded, "So have you."

The two fell silent for a brief moment.

At their current level, they could easily sense each other’s cultivation if the other party did not conceal it.

Both of them had finally caught up, on par with eachother.

But strangely, neither of them mentioned sparring.

When they were young, the two had once made an agreement that Fang Chen would come to the Lu Family and challenge all their prodigies, including Lu Yang.

But now, they were not young anymore.

Their lives were also no longer limited to themselves.

Fang Chen had a wife and children, and so did Lu Yang.

A serious battle between two peak Sixth Stage Spirit Awakening cultivators could easily cause injuries, and neither of them wanted to take such risks just to determine superiority.

"Forget it."

Both of them spoke simultaneously, and upon realizing it, burst into laughter.

After decades of cultivation, they had already passed beyond the age where everything needed to be decided through competition.

However, Lu Yang couldn’t help assessing Fang Chen’s cultivation.

He had a faint feeling that Fang Chen would break through to the Essence Gathering Realm earlier than him.

His talent was already extremely close to Lu Yang’s, and the only significant difference between them was during their early years.

Lu Yang was born into the mortal branch of the Lu Family, entering the main family to cultivate from a young age, and had access to cultivation resources, cultivation techniques, and martial skills far beyond ordinary cultivators.

Fang Chen had started as a Rogue Cultivator from a remote village, with only an old Third Stage Body Tempering expert as his mentor.

His early cultivation environment was far inferior to Lu Yang, but that difference had long since disappeared.

After becoming the Wuyuan King’s son-in-law, Fang Chen had lived near the core of a top-tier Mortal Grade Spirit Vein for decades.

Moreover, as the Wuyuan King’s son-in-law, Fang Chen naturally had access to astonishing cultivation resources, cultivation techniques, and martial arts that ordinary Spirit Awakening families could hardly even imagine.

With such an environment, his cultivation speed naturally increased greatly, and his foundation was exceptionally solid.

Lu Yang couldn’t help sighing.

"It is good having a background"

Fang Chen chuckled, "You had a background from birth."

Lu Yang glanced at him.

"You also have one now."

Fang Chen paused before laughing.

"That’s true."

Fate was truly strange.

A Rogue Cultivator with nothing had eventually married the daughter of the Wuyuan King and obtained a background surpassing almost every Spirit Awakening family in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Meanwhile, a child born into the mortal branch of the Lu Family had eventually become its strongest expert.

Neither had been able to predict their current positions when they were young.

After the hundred day ceremony ended, Fang Chen stayed for several days before leaving.

Before leaving, he looked at Lu Yang seriously.

"The next time we meet, one of us will have broken through."

Lu Yang smiled, "Then we’ll see."

Fang Chen laughed before turning around and entering the carriage.

Soon, the carriage gradually disappeared into the distance.

...

After the hundred day ceremony, Lu Yang’s life returned to normal as the attention from outsiders towards Lu Qingxue slowly disappeared.

Within the Lu Family, however, she became the beloved little princess.

Even Lu Tianhe, who did not like socializing much, would occasionally visit. Whenever he held her, his expression would become noticeably softer.

Lu Qingyu, on the other hand, was even more enthusiastic.

This Great Elder frequently came to visit and brought various toys and harmless spiritual objects.

The same went for the Internal Affairs Grand Elder, who, ignoring everyone’s words, always carried Lu Qingxue on his shoulders around the courtyard.

The Old Family Head also came several times.

However, his condition was already extremely poor, and his lifespan was approaching its end.

Seeing him hold Lu Qingxue with trembling hands, Lu Yang felt a complicated emotion.

Unknowingly, a lifetime had passed in the blink of an eye.

The old man looked at the child for a long time, a faint smile emerging on his face.

"Good..."

He had said the same word when learning about Bai Qinglan’s pregnancy.

Now, looking at the newborn child, he said it again.

Not long after, he peacefully passed away in a death seclusion.