Starting Immortal Cultivation from a White Dog

The front hall of the Lu family residence is named Yingzhen Pavilion.

It was nearly dusk, and the pavilion was brightly lit.

Bai Youhuan, the patriarch of the Bai family, had a calm expression, but his eyes kept glancing towards the hall door. His fingertips tapped silently on the armrest of his chair, revealing a hint of inner turmoil.

The three hall masters stood on the left and right sides respectively, with several high-ranking members of the Bai family standing solemnly behind them, all holding their breath and not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

When Lu Nanxi led Bai Fengxian into Yingxian Pavilion, the eyes of all the Bai family's senior members instantly focused on Bai Fengxian.

There's no mistake, this is absolutely the purest bloodline of the Bai family's Mother of Wind.

In particular, the natural aura of a wandering immortal that emanated from it caused the Bai clan members present to involuntarily reveal expressions of surprise and delight.

"It was you...!"

The Palace Master of Xuanji was stunned the moment she saw Bai Fengxian. After recovering from her shock, she couldn't help but speak out, her usually cold voice now filled with obvious disbelief.

The scene of meeting Bai Fengxian in the Xuanji Palace a few months ago flashed through her mind. At that time, she was just a collateral branch of the Bai family and had just cultivated her Dao Embryo. She was completely different from the magnificent and peerless immortal fairy in front of her.

Bai Fengxian entered the hall, bowed slightly to Bai Youhuan in the main seat with a cool and elegant demeanor, and then nodded slightly to the other three hall masters.

"Junior Bai Fengxian greets the Ancestor."

"You have come from afar, and I apologize for not welcoming you properly."

Her voice was clear and melodious, like the wind rustling a jade chime or a spring gurgling under the moon, which unconsciously calmed people's hearts.

Bai Youhuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the excitement in his heart. His eyes were like lightning as he carefully examined Bai Fengxian from head to toe. The more he looked, the more surprised and satisfied he became.

With a solid foundation, a tangible Dharma form, and pure bloodline, this is not a breakthrough achieved through secret techniques, but rather the work of a true peerless genius, who may even have the opportunity to advance further in the future.

This is simply the true phoenix of my Bai family!
"Good! Good! Good!"

Bai Youhuan exclaimed "Good!" three times in succession. His aged face flushed with excitement, and his eyes shone brightly. He no longer had any trace of his usual old and decaying appearance.

"With inner spirit, it is perfectly harmonious and flawless; with outward radiance, it shines with its own clear light; with a natural Dharma form, it connects with heaven and earth. Its foundation is so solid that its potential is limitless."

"I just don't know which branch of my Bai family you belong to? Why don't you return to our ancestral land to break through?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the Palace Master Xuanji beside her and asked, "You and Xuanji knew each other before?"

Bai Fengxian spoke calmly, “Reporting to the Ancestor, I was originally from a collateral branch of Canglan City, named Fengxian. After returning to my ancestral home, I was appointed as the Master of Tingfeng Tower. After breaking through to the Dao Embryo stage, I was ordered by the Master of Xuanji Palace to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains to hunt down the Demon King.”

Therefore, he had a brief encounter with the Lord of Xuanji Palace.

Upon hearing this, Bai Youhuan's worries dissipated considerably, and a look of joy appeared on his face. As long as it wasn't some bloodline that suddenly appeared out of nowhere and had no connection to the family, then there wouldn't be much of a problem.

Especially since he had been bestowed an official title by the Bai family, there was even less of a problem.

Even if there are some hidden reasons, she is still of the Bai family bloodline, and we can find a way to cultivate her in the future.

She relaxed and smiled, "So it was Xuanji who trained you. No wonder you two know each other."

She then came to her senses and turned her gaze to Lu Nanxi, who was standing to the side. Just now, they were so eager to get to know Bai Fengxian that they left the head of the Lu family aside, which was a bit too much of a usurpation of the host.

If someone is narrow-minded, they might just hate that person.

Although this Lu family patriarch is only at the Dao Embryo stage, they are currently in the Lu family's ancestral land, and their actions are indeed somewhat inappropriate.

Bai Youhuan immediately stood up and bowed solemnly to Lu Nanxi. "Patriarch Lu, I was rude just now. I was just surprised and delighted by the good news and lost my composure for a moment. I hope Patriarch Lu will not take offense."

Lu Nanxi was indeed a little displeased, but she couldn't be presumptuous in front of a rogue immortal ancestor. She just smiled faintly and said, "You're too kind. It's a joyous occasion that someone from the Bai family has become an immortal. These are just some formalities, no need to worry about them."

Bai Youhuan, being an old and shrewd man, could easily see through Lu Nanxi's thoughts. He then exchanged a few more polite words, speaking in a gentle and peaceful manner, without any hint of condescension or arrogance, which made Lu Nanxi feel much more at ease.

As everyone was talking, they sat down again, and servants brought out teacups once more.

Bai Fengxian took the initiative to speak, saying, "Ancestor, it is said that Fengxian's achievements today are all thanks to the Grand Commander of the Lu family."

She paused, a hint of emotion welling up in her eyes, "I was originally ordered to go to the Ten Thousand Mountains to kill the Demon King, but I was attacked by several ferocious beasts on the way, and I was trapped in a deadly situation, my life force exhausted."

"I thought I was going to die for sure, but then Grand Commander Lu happened to pass by. He disregarded the danger and rescued Fengxian from her predicament. He also used precious pills to heal her wounds and prolong her life."

She looked at Lu Nanxi and said sincerely, "This is a life-saving grace, which Fengxian will never forget."

Then, she changed the subject, her tone becoming more emotional: "After Fengxian's injuries had healed, the Grand Commander learned that Fengxian possessed the bloodline of the Wind Mother and bestowed upon me an immense opportunity."

"The Grand Commander once obtained a divine artifact left by our ancestor, the Primordial Goddess of the Moon. This artifact has the power to transform the bloodline of the Bai family and reshape the foundation of their life."

The hall was silent, with only Bai Fengxian's clear voice echoing in the background.

The Bai family members were deeply moved, imagining what kind of opportunity and reason it was that such a precious treasure could be given to a woman whose cultivation was only at the Dao Embryo stage at the time.

Bai Fengxian continued, "With the help of this divine object, Fengxian was able to undergo a complete transformation, rebuild her foundation, and make up for many shortcomings and deficiencies in her past cultivation."

"Fengxian refined divine objects and comprehended the principles of law in the Lu family. Unexpectedly, she made rapid progress, broke through the shackles, condensed her Dharma form, and ascended to the realm of a loose immortal."

She concluded with a solemn tone: "Grand Commander Lu has saved Yu Fengxian's life and given her the grace of enlightenment. His kindness is akin to giving her a second life, heavier than mountains."

"Although Fengxian comes from the Bai family, she cannot fail to repay such a great favor. To show her sincerity, Fengxian has made a vow to protect Grand Commander Lu for the rest of her life, and will never betray or abandon him."

His words were clear and logical, with cause and effect clearly stated, expressing the reasons, gratitude, and his own attitude and position in a very clear and unambiguous manner.

Upon hearing this, the Bai family members' expressions immediately became somewhat complicated.

The fact that the family has suddenly gained a rogue immortal with boundless potential is undoubtedly a great thing, enough to elevate the Bai family's strength and prestige to a new level.

However, this wandering immortal was so deeply bound to the Lu family, even making a Dao oath, which made them feel a little awkward and vaguely worried despite their joy.

The Bai family's future pillar has become someone else's protector?
How should this relationship be defined? How should the interests be balanced? The Lord of Taiyin Palace couldn't help but speak up, "Fengxian, the whole family is happy for your achievements today, and even the Ancestor came in person."

"Now that you have achieved immortality, you should return to your family, take charge of a region, and bring glory to your family."

"The family will never forget the kindness of Grand Commander Lu, and will certainly repay it with generous gifts to forge an everlasting friendship between the two families."

"But this oath of protection..." she paused, "...your status is different now, you are a rogue immortal..."

Bai Fengxian said in a cold tone, "I owe my achievements today entirely to the Grand Commander. Otherwise, it would have been a stroke of luck to achieve the Nascent Soul stage, let alone become a Loose Immortal."

"Such a great favor cannot be repaid with anything."

“The Bai family is my maternal clan, and I am naturally a member of the Bai family. However, protecting Grand Commander Lu is my private matter, and there is no need to discuss it further.”

At this moment, Bai Youhuan, who had been listening silently, slowly spoke.

“What Fengxian said is all true.”

Bai Youhuan looked at Bai Fengxian with admiration in his eyes, "Your achievement as a Loose Immortal is entirely due to the merits of the Grand Commander of the Lu family, and also the blessings of my Bai family's ancestors."

"Grand Commander Lu saved your life and helped you attain enlightenment. This kindness is boundless, and the entire Bai family will remember it forever."

“Fengxian is grateful and keeps her promises; this is a blessing for the Bai family.”

She paused slightly, her tone becoming more gentle and solemn, and said to Lu Nanxi, "Since Fengxian has such a deep connection with the Lu family and has made a vow, then from now on, if the Lu family does not abandon us, my Bai family is willing to form an alliance with the Lu family, sharing both glory and loss."

"What is the Lu family head's intention?"

Upon hearing Bai Youhuan's words, Lu Nanxi was slightly taken aback at first, then curtsied in return and said gently, "Grand Ancestor, you flatter me. Since this matter concerns the Grand Commander, I must also ask for his opinion. However, I think... he should be willing."

Bai Youhuan's smile deepened: "Patriarch Lu's actions are prudent, I admire them. Then we'll discuss this matter in detail when the Grand Commander arrives."

The two exchanged some polite words.

As the patriarch of the Bai family, Bai Youhuan spoke with great tact, expressing his gratitude to the Lu family while also offering a few well-placed compliments to Wu Tian. His words were full of admiration, saying that Grand Commander Lu's young age and his cultivation and demeanor were a blessing to the people of Southern Xinjiang.

Lu Nanxi listened with a smile, occasionally responding with a few words, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

As evening approached, Lu Nanxi ordered a banquet to be prepared.

The banquet was held in a side hall. Although it was not extremely luxurious, everything was exquisite, with fine wines and delicacies all available.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. The Bai family's palace masters gradually relaxed and chatted with Lu Nanxi about the scenery of the Southern Frontier and their cultivation experiences, getting along quite well.

By the time the banquet ended, the moon was high in the sky. The Bai family members were arranged to rest in Fenghua Garden, an elegant courtyard on the west side of the Lu family's ancestral home. The garden featured small bridges over flowing water, exquisite rockeries, and several refined residences scattered among them, creating a very tranquil environment.

Bai Fengxian arrived at the main hall of Fenghua Garden with the rest of the Bai family. After the maidservants served tea, they quietly withdrew, leaving only a few key members of the Bai family in the hall.

The flickering candlelight cast shadows on everyone's faces.

Bai Youhuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Bai Fengxian. He said gently, "Fengxian, please sit down. Today was rushed, and there are many things that I haven't had time to say in detail. Now that you have become a Loose Immortal, you are the pillar of my Bai family. There are some things that our ancestor needs to explain to you."

Bai Fengxian sat down in the guest seat, her expression calm: "Please speak, Ancestor."

Bai Youhuan slowly said, "I know that you come from a collateral branch and were not deeply connected with the core of the family in the past. But blood ties are an unchangeable fact. Now that you have ascended to immortality, the power of the Bai family will naturally gradually be transferred to your hands in the future."

As she spoke, she looked at the three palace masters below her: "Taiyin, Wangshu, and Xuanji, you three remember this: from this day forward, Fengxian will be the next head of my Bai family."

“You must do your best to assist her in whatever she asks, and not be negligent. If there is anything she does not understand, you must also teach her carefully and not keep anything to yourself.”

The three hall masters stood up in unison, bowed, and replied, "We will respectfully obey the decree of our ancestor."

Bai Youhuan nodded, then turned to Bai Fengxian, his tone becoming earnest: "Fengxian, your ancestor... can still support you for a few more years."

"But the future of the Bai family will ultimately depend on you. You are young but highly skilled, which is a great fortune, but it also makes you easy to attract jealousy. In the future, you must be both firm and gentle, and use both kindness and severity in your actions."

She paused, then said, "The Grand Commander of the Lu family... I have never met him, but judging from his actions, he has profound connections and possesses the bloodline of Kuafu, so he is definitely not someone to be underestimated."

"Given your connection with him, it would be beneficial for both you and the Bai family if you could join hands and support each other in the future. With the storm brewing in the southern borderlands, relying solely on one family's strength would inevitably leave you vulnerable."

Bai Fengxian listened quietly before finally speaking, "What the Ancestor says is true."

As everyone spoke, the topic gradually shifted to Longxiang Temple and Zhurong Clan.

Bai Fengxian said calmly, "The Zhurong Clan had already formed an alliance with the Lu Family. As for the Longxiang Temple... they publicly humiliated the Grand Commander at the Lu Family banquet."

"Now there are only half a month left until the agreed date for expelling the dragons. Given the Grand Commander's temperament, he will definitely deal with the Dragon Elephant Temple first, and then deal with the dragons."

She looked up at Bai Youhuan: "This is also an opportunity for the Bai family. Working together with the Lu family, learning from each other, and combining interests are the only ways to form a true alliance. Empty talk is just empty words."

Bai Youhuan seemed to be deep in thought upon hearing this.

She pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "What you say makes sense. In that case... if there is an opportunity tomorrow, I would like to have a chat with that Grand Commander of the Lu family."

Bai Fengxian nodded: "Although the Grand Commander doesn't usually deal with mundane affairs, he makes all the important decisions for the Lu family. It's only right that the Ancestor meets with him."

After chatting for a while about the situation in the southern border region and the movements of various parties, Bai Fengxian, seeing that it was getting late, got up to take her leave.

The other palace masters gradually dispersed, leaving only the Xuanji Palace Master behind, who seemed to have something to say to the Ancestor.

Only the two remained in the waiting hall. The Palace Master of Xuanji refilled Bai Youhuan's tea, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Ancestor, that Grand Commander Lu... was actually willing to give such an opportunity to Fengxian. Is there... a romantic relationship between them?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Youhuan smiled slightly, his wrinkles smoothing out: "Xuanji, you're overthinking it. Even if we were to secretly pledge our lives to each other, it wouldn't be a bad thing for the Bai family. Cultivators are no different from ordinary people. Even if we were to marry, we could live separately and each manage our own family affairs. It's nothing to worry about."

She picked up her teacup, her gaze distant: "Fengxian is still young, and it's normal for her to experience love and romance. As long as her Dao heart remains steadfast, there's nothing to worry about. Besides... if we can truly form a marriage alliance with the Lu family, it might not be a bad thing for my Bai family."

Hearing this, the Palace Master of Xuanji felt somewhat relieved and said no more. (End of Chapter)