Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

The Zhu Rong clan's knowledge of these matters stemmed from its ancient traditions and extensive network of influence across multiple regions. This intelligence-gathering capability is also a significant manifestation of the clan's profound heritage.

Lady Zhurong looked at Wu Tian's solemn expression and sighed softly, "Therefore, your banquet at the Lu family this time will probably not go as smoothly as you imagined."

"The Tianhe Sword Sect and the Longxiang Temple are newcomers and want to establish themselves in the Southern Frontier. They will inevitably compete for spheres of influence. Your upcoming banquet will be attended by various forces from the Southern Frontier, making it the perfect stage for them."

"After much deduction by the elders of the Zhurong clan, I discovered that the Tianhe Sword Sect is very likely interested in Wuling County, where the Lu family is located; if the East Sea Dragon Clan comes, Tonghai County, which is close to the South Sea and has a well-developed water system, will definitely be the first choice."

"As for Longxiang Temple... the continuous snow-capped mountains north of Kunming Pool are bitterly cold, which is just right for the ascetic practices of some Buddhist sects. They probably want to get a share of the pie from my Zhurong clan."

She paused, her tone carrying a warning: "At that time, your ceremony could very well become their excuse to flex their muscles, test the limits, or even provoke trouble."

"You need to make plans early. The Lu family... needs to be prepared for the storm."

Wu Tian kept this information firmly in mind. This trip was really worthwhile. If he hadn't received the information from Lady Zhurong, he probably wouldn't have realized that so many changes would happen in the Southern Frontier.

Thank you for informing me, Madam. I will handle the situation with care.

After the business was concluded, two very faint blushes suddenly appeared on Lady Zhurong's pale face. Her phoenix eyes lowered slightly, and her voice became a few decibels lower: "Now that I have decided to rebuild my true form, I need to stabilize my injuries first."

“I observe that the divine seal between your brows is condensing, and the true blood of Kuafu is blazing with masculine energy. Even the destiny that resonates with mine is becoming increasingly intense… Perhaps we could practice dual cultivation to help me stabilize my origin, which would likely be quite beneficial to you.”

Although she was seriously injured and no longer as assertive as before, her eyes still held a breathtaking allure.

Wu Tian naturally had no reason to refuse. For him, cultivating with a rogue immortal would be equally beneficial. Moreover, helping Lady Zhurong stabilize her injuries would also be a good thing for the Lu family and Southern Xinjiang.

but……

A wicked smile crept across his face. "I vaguely remember how domineering she was towards me at the last of your wedding banquets!"

"Why are you so delicate and charming now, making me hesitant to make a move!"

Lady Zhurong's dark blue sleeve slipped off her shoulder, revealing a section of her fair, jade-like arm. Her skin was pale due to her injuries, yet it shone with a delicate, jade-like luster.

She slightly raised her phoenix eyes, looking at Wu Tian's ambiguous smile, and her fingertips unconsciously curled. "Hmph, stop pretending to be innocent after getting the benefit. What, are you not willing?"

Wu Tian walked up to her, leaned down slightly, and said in a low voice with a hint of deliberate languor, his breath brushing against her cool earlobe, "What if I don't want to?"

Lady Zhurong's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she avoided his gaze, but she couldn't help but straighten her slender waist, outlining her graceful curves. Her dark inner dress clung to her skin, vaguely revealing the slenderness of her waist. "Then I'll go find another man?"

That's what she said, but her voice trembled slightly at the end.

Wu Tian chuckled softly, his fingertips moving down to gently trace her wrist, where the skin was slightly cool and her pulse was slightly rapid. "If that's what you mean, then I'm leaving."

He ran his thumb along the skin of her wrist, feeling its smooth texture. "I'm the kind of person who responds better to gentle persuasion than force. If you ask me for help, I might just soften my heart and agree."

Lady Zhurong abruptly looked up, a flicker of surprise crossing her phoenix eyes, quickly followed by embarrassment and anger. A faint blush rose to her cheeks, making her appear even more alluring against her pale skin. "You!"

She bit her lower lip, her lips turning bright red. "Lu Ding, don't push your luck."

"Oh?"

Wu Tian raised an eyebrow, withdrew his finger, took a half step back, and looked down at her. "Then forget it. Anyway, Madam's injuries have nothing to do with me. Since Madam is unwilling to let me help, then I will take my leave."

Lady Zhurong watched his retreating figure as he turned to leave, and her heart skipped a beat. Even though she knew that this scoundrel was deliberately humiliating her and avenging her previous defeat, she couldn't help but feel a pang of anxiety.

She took a deep breath and whispered, "Don't go."

Wu Tian paused, turned to the side, and asked with a playful look in his eyes, "What does Madam mean by this?"

Lady Zhurong closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the blush on her cheeks had deepened, spreading to her neck. "I beg you, I beg you, isn't that enough?"

Her voice sounded melancholic, yet it carried a mixture of coquettishness and resentment: "I'll lend you this to help me stabilize my injuries. I will repay you in the future."

Wu Tian was astonished to see that this proud and arrogant Lady Zhurong would actually lower her head and beg him. Her restrained yet resentful appearance was far more captivating than her usual domineering demeanor.

He approached her again, leaned down to look her in the eye, their noses almost touching, their breaths mingling.

“Since Madam has spoken, I naturally will not refuse.”

"However, I don't want any repayment from the Zhu Rong clan. I only want you, my lady, to repay me."

"Madam, tell me, if I help you, how will you repay me in the future?"

He reached out and gently tucked a stray strand of hair from her forehead behind her ear, his fingertips brushing against the tip of her ear, where a blush instantly rose.

"I'll give you whatever you want, so please don't bully me." Lady Zhurong raised her hand and placed her fingertips on his shoulder. Her dark blue sleeves slipped down completely, revealing her fair skin.

"The situation is very bad now. If it is delayed any longer, we will lose our lives."

Wu Tian bent down and gently picked her up. Her body was light, as if weightless, and her skin was slightly cool, which contrasted sharply with the masculine warmth emanating from him.

"Then it's a deal. If I save you this time, you'll have to repay me with your body."

Lady Zhurong closed her eyes, bit her lip, and said, "You opportunistic bastard, humph, I promise you!"

"Mmm." Lady Zhurong responded, closing her eyes and feeling the warmth from his palm spreading throughout her body along her meridians, intertwining with the crimson flames within her. She could clearly feel the surging Kuafu True Blood within him, fiery and pure, carrying the pressure of ancient gods and demons.

"Your true blood is even stronger than last time," she said softly, her eyelashes trembling slightly. The crimson flames around her gradually intensified, intertwining with Wu Tian's golden aura to form a red and blue light curtain.

Wu Tian pressed his fingertips firmly against her palm, "Then you'd better remember this: you're going to be my woman from now on. If you dare to flirt with other women again, I'll spank you."

"I know, hurry up." Lady Zhurong said through gritted teeth, her body tensing slightly from the burning sensation, her slender waist instinctively contracting, her inner skirt clinging to her skin, outlining her exquisite curves.

Wu Tian looked at her biting her lower lip and a smile flashed in his eyes. He softened his voice and said, "Don't be so nervous. But now that I have cultivated the Divine Demon Totem, my body is not what it used to be. If you can't take it, you must tell me. Don't force yourself."

"I'd be heartbroken if I broke you."

He leaned forward slightly, his chest almost touching hers; the two were very close, and he could smell her faint fragrance.

"Madam," Wu Tian lowered his head, his nose brushing against hers, his voice deep, "Shall we begin?" Madam Zhurong's cheeks flushed, but she no longer hesitated. She proactively raised her hand to embrace his neck, leaning forward slightly to press against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat. "I've already begged you, and you still want to torment me..."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of unwitting allure.

Wu Tian's heart skipped a beat, and he tightened his arms around her, pulling her into a tight embrace. His dark blue outfit and her dark inner skirt complemented each other perfectly. "Alright, then leave the rest to me."

A brilliant flame burned fiercely on the altar of Zhurong, completely engulfing the two figures, making it impossible to see anything clearly.

Time passed quietly during the dual cultivation, and for three days and three nights, the flames on the altar continued to burn.

The two auras completely merged into one, and the true blood of Kuafu and the true blood of Zhurong nourished each other. Lady Zhurong's injuries gradually stabilized, and Wu Tian also gained great benefits, with his progress in the "Chasing the Sun and Stepping on the Light Scripture" improving every day.

On the morning of the third day, as the sky began to lighten, the flames on the fire altar slowly dissipated, revealing the two people lying in each other's arms.

Wu Tian was still wearing his tight-fitting clothes, but the collar was slightly open, revealing his muscular chest, and there were still faint marks on his skin.

Lady Zhurong nestled in his arms, her dark inner skirt disheveled on the ground, her shoulders and collarbones exposed. Her skin had regained some color, a rosy glow amidst its fair complexion, and the curves of her waist were particularly alluring.

Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as she slowly opened her eyes, looking at Wu Tian's sleeping face so close to hers. His eyebrows and eyes were incomparably handsome, and the divine mark between his eyebrows had a soft halo. She raised her hand and gently traced his jawline with her fingertips.

Wu Tian noticed her movement, opened his eyes, still sleepy, took her wrist, and gently kissed her fingertips. "Awake?"

"Hmm." Lady Zhurong nodded, withdrew her hand, and sat up, her inner skirt slipping down to reveal more of her fair skin. She didn't seem to care, and simply tidied her messy hair. "Thank you, my injuries have stabilized a lot."

Wu Tian sat up and pulled up her slipped sleeve to cover her shoulder. His fingertips accidentally touched her skin, which was exceptionally smooth. "I've helped you this time, so you'll be my woman from now on."

Lady Zhurong chuckled, "You really know how to take advantage of a situation; you're incredibly shameless."

She stood up, her dark inner skirt fluttering gently in the wind, outlining her long, slender legs. "But since I've promised you, I won't go back on my word. As long as you're alive, I'll be your woman."

"You can come anytime..."

Wu Tian also stood up, adjusted the jade belt around his waist, his tall and slender figure standing tall and straight. He then gently stepped forward and touched her lips with his fingers. "That's good. Be a good girl and wait for me here. I might come over at any time..."

"Enjoy...you..."

After a few more moments of playful banter and tenderness, Wu Tian took the initiative to ask, "When do you plan to begin reshaping your true form?"

"After your banquet ends," Lady Zhurong looked at him, a hint of solemnity flashing in her phoenix eyes, "I will personally attend the Lu family banquet. When the banquet ends, you will arrange a secluded place for me to cultivate and personally protect me."

"That's fine then." Wu Tian nodded, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment. "There are still twelve days until the banquet begins. We'll meet again then."

"I still have to make a trip to the Bai family, and I will be leaving today."

Lady Zhurong nodded. "Then you must be careful. The Bai family's situation is not good right now. Bai Wenxian is dead, and one of the Bai family's ancestors has been forced to come out of seclusion. But she was already very old, and she probably won't live for many more years after she comes out of seclusion this time."

"Although this ancestor of the Bai family is also a Loose Immortal, he is old now, and it is unknown how much strength he still possesses. If no descendant of the Bai family can break through to the Loose Immortal realm, there may be considerable trouble."

"They are currently unwilling to get involved in the affairs of the Southern Frontier; they are only thinking about cultivating the next generation of cultivators. If you want to achieve your goal on this trip, it will probably not be so easy."

Wu Tian stepped forward and hugged her slender waist, then gently kissed her forehead. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Your injuries are quite serious, so be careful."

"If anything happens, let me know immediately."

"Now I also have the ability to solve your problems and become your support."

Lady Zhurong nodded quietly. She had almost never experienced this feeling of dependence on a man before, and felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

After a brief embrace, Wu Tian slowly released his hand. "I'm leaving now. Take care."

Having said that, he turned and left. Before long, he was already stepping on golden light, transforming into a golden rainbow, and heading towards Fengxian County.

A desolate wilderness outside Fengxian County.

A golden light descended, revealing Wu Tian's figure.

With a thought, the blood in his body subtly switched.

Wu Tian's tall figure rippled and reshaped like water in the light.

The bones emitted a subtle, clear sound like jade being gently tapped; the muscle lines softened and extended; the width of the shoulders and back narrowed; the curve of the waist became concave; and the curves of the hips and buttocks naturally became fuller, forming a breathtaking undulation.

Her face was also frozen in the golden light, exquisite as if meticulously painted by a celestial craftsman, her skin as delicate as porcelain, radiating a warm glow.

To anyone who looked at her, she was a stunningly beautiful woman, but her ethereal and otherworldly aura made people dare not defile her.

After changing positions, he rode the wind and landed outside the city of Fengxian County.

The atmosphere in the city was noticeably more tense than before. The array formations on the city walls shimmered with light, the number of patrolling guards had increased, and each of them looked vigilant. Checks at the city gates were strict, with particular caution towards unfamiliar faces.

Clearly, the fall of Bai Wenxian and the heavy losses of the family's elite forces, coupled with the constant harassment from the demons of the Ten Thousand Mountains, have made the Bai family extremely nervous.

He walked calmly to the city gate, where the guards stopped him and questioned him.

"Name? Where are you from? What brings you into the city?" The guard captain's sharp gaze swept over her.

"Bai Fengxian," he said, adopting a false name, his voice cold and clear. "I come from Lancang City. I possess the bloodline of the Bai family's Fengmu, and I have come to the ancestral land of the county city to seek protection."

He spoke calmly, while subtly circulating the Wind Mother bloodline within his body, naturally revealing a trace of pure Wind Mother aura.

The guard captain sensed the pure Bai family bloodline aura, and his expression immediately softened. He nodded and handed over a temporary identity jade token: "Go in. Since you possess the Bai family bloodline, go directly to the ancestral temple in the west of the city to report."

"The Bai family will make arrangements when the time comes, but if you are not of Bai family blood, you should consider the consequences yourself."

"Thank you." Wu Tian accepted the jade token and stepped into the city. (End of Chapter)