Chapter 116: Danger! I must prepare for the worst!
“Extract!”
Lu Changsheng’s mind stirred slightly, extracting the Profound Origin Pearl from the system space.
Instantly, a jade pearl the size of an egg, emitting a bright blue, shimmering light, appeared.
At the same time, detailed information about this Profound Origin Pearl entered Lu Changsheng’s mind.
“This Profound Origin Pearl, to put it bluntly, is a portable power bank.”
“For Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators, it can not only recharge and extend battery life but also amplify spiritual power and mana.”
“But in the hands of a Golden Core True Person, the effect of this treasure is very ordinary; it can only be used as an ordinary amplification treasure.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the Profound Origin Pearl in his hand, muttering to himself.
He had a clearer and more direct understanding of the effect of this Profound Origin Pearl.
“However, this effect is already very powerful, enough for me to use until the Golden Core stage!”
“After I form my Golden Core, this Profound Origin Pearl can also be passed on to my children.”
“After all, this Profound Origin Pearl is different from the Demon Curse Life Book; it is not a one-time use item and can be passed down from generation to generation.”
A smile appeared on Lu Changsheng’s face.
In his opinion, this Profound Origin Pearl was much better than the Demon Curse Life Book.
Not only for individuals but also for families and sects, it was a rare treasure.
Most families and sects would encounter times of decline.
And at this time, the value of the Profound Origin Pearl would be reflected.
It could allow a family to stably have a pseudo-Foundation Establishment or pseudo-Golden Core expert.
“I am currently at the seventh level of Qi Refining; I wonder how much this Profound Origin Pearl will amplify and enhance me.”
Without much thought, Lu Changsheng lightly bit his tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood onto the Profound Origin Pearl.
In an instant, the pearl absorbed the blood, emitting a dazzling light. It turned into a stream of light, entering Lu Changsheng’s body and traveling along the meridians to above his Qi Sea Dantian.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, beginning to refine the Profound Origin Pearl, allowing it to perfectly integrate with himself.
A month later.
Third floor of the Spirit Talisman Shop.
“As expected of a system product, a third-order treasure!”
“The spiritual power that this Profound Origin Pearl can store is eight or nine times my current amount!”
Lu Changsheng internally inspected his Dantian, looking at the azure pearl that had now turned into a seven-colored hue, his face full of joy.
After refining the Profound Origin Pearl, he could clearly feel the spiritual energy within this ‘second Dantian’.
Like his own Dan Lake, the spiritual energy could circulate without any hindrance.
“With this Profound Origin Pearl, I no longer have to worry about running out of spiritual power.”
Lu Changsheng said happily.
Then, with a slight thought, he joined his two fingers together, and a sword light condensed.
“Releasing spells with spiritual power, through spiritual pressure, the power is amplified by about three times.”
“If I fully activate it, this amplification can be increased by a few more percent.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the sword light in his hand, quietly feeling the change in spiritual pressure.
“No wonder the Profound Origin Pearl can only make a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator comparable to Foundation Establishment, and a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator comparable to a pseudo-Golden Core.”
“Having this second Dantian allows my spiritual power quantity to completely surpass Qi Refining, almost comparable to Foundation Establishment.”
“But in terms of quality, it is still impossible to compare with a Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator.”
“However, my Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture is an authentic-level cultivation technique, and the foundation of my spiritual power is far superior to cultivators of the same rank. When I reach the peak of Qi Refining, with the blessing of the Profound Origin Pearl, I may not be weaker than a Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator.”
Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself.
But he was just thinking about it.
When he really reached the peak of Qi Refining, he would not rely on a treasure to try to challenge a Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator.
Who would want to play a cross-level challenge for no reason?
He was not a Dragon Pride protagonist.
Moreover, Lu Changsheng was very clear that he had a big problem in terms of fighting skills.
He had too few spell techniques.
Apart from the Seven Luminaries Sword Light, Seven Luminaries Sword Shield, and Seven Luminaries Sword Escape, he had only learned ordinary spells like Fireball and Object Manipulation.
He had not learned or practiced any slightly advanced offensive spells and could only rely on talismans.
“This Profound Origin Pearl is not only helpful in fighting but also in other aspects.”
“Now, when I make talismans, I don’t have to worry about spiritual power consumption; I only need to consider the mental aspect.”
Lu Changsheng said happily.
Usually, when he drew talismans, after his spiritual power was almost exhausted, he had to recover through meditation.
But now, with the Profound Origin Pearl, he did not have to worry about running out of spiritual power.
Moreover, after the spiritual power within the Profound Origin Pearl was consumed, it would automatically absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to slowly recover.
“Calculating the time, it’s almost time for the Immortal Sect Assembly, right?”
At this time, Lu Changsheng suddenly thought that, according to the time, the Qingyun Sect Immortal Sect Assessment was only a few months away.
He had said that he would send Xia Zhaoyang to the Qingyun Sect to participate in the Immortal Sect Assessment.
“Forget it, there are many things happening now, and going out might be dangerous.”
“It’s the same if Hong Yi or Feiyu send Xia Zhaoyang over.”
Lu Changsheng thought for a while and decided not to make this trip.
Although, with his current strength and means, he would be fine as long as he didn’t encounter a Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator.
But it was better to avoid trouble.
Immediately, Lu Changsheng wrote a few letters, went to the market post station, and had them sent to Ruyi County City.
Time passed day by day.
In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.
During this time, the three maids that Lu Changsheng added from the White Jade Tower were all pregnant.
Lu Changsheng did not take too much care of these three maids and just let things happen naturally.
After all, there was no rush for this kind of thing; it was just a matter of time.
If he really wanted to create frantically, there was also a Five Elements Lineage Derivation Method in the Yin-Yang Harmonious Union Art, which would allow him to increase the probability of having children.
“Second Owner, that Fairy Su has come to order talismans again.”
On this day, Lu Changsheng was reading Immortal Cultivation History on the third floor when the voice of Shopkeeper Zhang Shan came from outside.
“Okay, I’ll come down now.”
Lu Changsheng nodded when he heard this.
This Fairy Su, named Su Hongyu, was a major customer of the Spirit Talisman Shop.
She had purchased many talismans in the shop these past few months.
So, in this situation, he, as the owner, needed to receive her.
Arriving at the reception room on the first floor, he immediately saw a woman of twenty-seven or eight years old, with a beautiful face, wearing a simple and elegant purple palace dress.
“Greetings, Fellow Daoist Su.”
Lu Changsheng smiled and cupped his hands towards her, like a spring breeze.
“So, Master Lu, I came here this time to order a batch of talismans.”
Su Hongyu saw Lu Changsheng, opened her mouth with a smile, her voice gentle and charming.
Then, she handed over a talisman purchase list.
She wore a simple and elegant palace dress, her face was gentle and dignified, but there was a charming style between her gestures.
“No problem, these talismans can be prepared in about half a month.”
Lu Changsheng glanced at the list and said.
“Okay.”
Su Hongyu heard the words, was also very straightforward, and then signed the contract and paid the deposit.
After doing all this, Fairy Su looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled sweetly: “Master Lu, I found a former cultivator’s cave outside, and I still want to invite a few fellow practitioners to explore together. I wonder if you are interested?”
“I am honored to be invited by Fairy Su, but I am not good at fighting, so I will not go.”
Lu Changsheng heard this and immediately declined politely.
“To be honest, this cave has restrictions that are difficult to break open for a while, so I want to find someone to explore with.”
“But I am worried that the cultivator with too high cultivation base covets treasures.”
“Master Lu has a low cultivation base and is a member of the Lu family. As the owner of this spirit talisman shop, he is obviously trustworthy, so I sincerely invite you.”
Su Hongyu twisted her slender waist slightly, raised her legs, and said with some tempting behavior.
“I am not strong enough and will not participate. Thank you for your kindness.”
Lu Changsheng continued to refuse.
And at this moment, a bit of vigilance arose in his heart.
Although he had done business with the other party several times, he had not had much contact.
Suddenly inviting himself to explore the cave made him think too much.
And as a man who had experienced many battles and read thousands of sails, Lu Changsheng could feel that the Su Hongyu in front of him should have learned charm techniques, and her behavior was tempting him.
Combining with the recent situation of the Lu family, Lu Changsheng had to think more.
But Lu Changsheng did not care about this kind of thing.
Even if the other party was fishing, it would be fine as long as he did not take the bait.
Moreover, Lu Changsheng was really not interested in this kind of exploring relics and caves.
With this leisure, it was better to go home and have two more babies.
Not only would the system give gift money, but the baby could also add to his spiritual root and strength.
“Since Master Lu is not interested, then I can only look for someone else.”
Although Su Hongyu was a little regretful, she did not force it and still said with a smile.
More than half a month later.
Zhang Shan told Lu Changsheng that Fairy Su had come again.
“Master Lu.”
Su Hongyu greeted Lu Changsheng with a smile.
This time, she changed into a gorgeous golden palace robe.
The robe had flowing spiritual light and lifelike and vivid embroidered phoenixes.
Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that this was at least a high-grade robe, or even a top-grade robe.
But for this kind of behavior, Lu Changsheng only felt that there was something wrong with her brain.
Dressed so flamboyantly, she was not afraid of being targeted as a fat sheep.
“Fellow Daoist Su, all the talismans you ordered before have been prepared, please take a look.”
Lu Changsheng did not look much, and took out a stack of talismans from the storage bag.
“I naturally trust Master Lu.”
Su Hongyu took the talisman and looked at it twice, and said with a smile.
After paying the remaining balance of spirit stones, Su Hongyu continued: “I wonder if Master Lu has first-order restriction-breaking talismans here?”
“Restriction-breaking talismans?”
“Restriction-breaking talismans are first-order top-grade talismans, and are very difficult to make.”
“I wonder how many Fellow Daoist Su wants? If it is one or two, I can ask the family elders to draw them.”
Lu Changsheng said.
Restriction-breaking talismans belonged to the first-order top-grade talismans, and their difficulty was comparable to the second-order talismans.
Even the Fourth Elder’s success rate in drawing restriction-breaking talismans was not high.
But for Lu Changsheng, it was not a big problem.
But he could not take out this kind of business from the shop.
“The more the better.”
Su Hongyu said so.
Then she smiled sweetly at Lu Changsheng: “Master Lu, I am buying restriction-breaking talismans, and I am also exploring the cave to the final stage.”
“It was a pity that Master Lu did not come together before. This trip was not only not dangerous, but I also gained a lot of money, so I had the money to change into a new robe.”
Su Hongyu said with a smile.
“Then congratulations to Fellow Daoist Su!”
Lu Changsheng heard this, his heart was not fluctuating, and he smiled and cupped his hands.
Then he said: “As for the restriction-breaking talismans, the shop can only provide one or two, and there is really no way to get more.”
Talismans like restriction-breaking talismans, the Fourth Elder could not earn much money due to the low success rate.
Basically, he would draw a few for sale for the sake of the shop’s reputation.
Seeing that Lu Changsheng was still unmoved, Su Hongyu also paid the deposit and left after a brief chat.
“There’s a problem, definitely a problem, she’s definitely fishing!”
After Su Hongyu left, Lu Changsheng returned to the third floor, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that there was something wrong with Su Hongyu.
She was trying to lure him away from the market.
“This Su Hongyu might even be connected to the same people who assassinated Sister Miao Ge.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
But unfortunately, his strength was limited.
Otherwise, he could have followed her out and done some counter-fishing to investigate the truth.
But he was just a Qi Refining cultivator after all, and there was no need to take risks.
Time flew by, and more than two months passed.
During this time, Lu Changsheng added three more spirit root maids from Bai Yulou.
And got two of them pregnant.
As for the maids without spirit roots, after six of them became pregnant, Lu Changsheng controlled himself and didn’t let any more get pregnant.
After all, he still needed maids to do things and take care of the children.
During this period, Su Hongyu came by twice more.
However, she didn’t invite Lu Changsheng to explore the cave again.
Instead, she said that she had gained a lot from the cave and was very happy, inviting Lu Changsheng to have dinner at a nearby restaurant to celebrate.
After all, she was a big customer, and it was within the market, so Lu Changsheng accepted the invitation.
When the wine had flowed for a while and her face was like a peach blossom, Su Hongyu confided in Lu Changsheng about how difficult it was for her as a rogue cultivator, trying to build a closer relationship between them.
The second time was not long ago, when she invited Lu Changsheng to participate in a rogue cultivator gathering.
She told Lu Changsheng that in addition to trading items and expanding connections, this gathering also had a hidden purpose.
That was, some rogue cultivators who had no hope of Foundation Establishment and wanted to find a Dao companion to form a cultivation family would meet and socialize at this gathering.
She wanted to invite Lu Changsheng to participate in the socializing together.
Even though Lu Changsheng was indeed a little curious and interested in this gathering.
But having already determined that she was fishing, Lu Changsheng naturally wouldn’t agree and politely declined.
In the end, Su Hongyu could only leave with a resentful look, as if looking at a heartless man.
However, Lu Changsheng, who had experienced countless battles, felt nothing in his heart.
Did she really think that his years of experience in matters of men and women had been in vain?
But to be fair, her appearance and figure, coupled with the charm in her gestures, trying to build a closer relationship and showing some goodwill and intention, did make it difficult for people to refuse.
Unfortunately, she met Lu Changsheng, who had experienced countless battles and was wary.
On this day.
On the third floor of the spirit talisman shop, Lu Changsheng, who was meditating with his eyes closed, surrounded by seven sharp sword energies, suddenly opened his eyes.
“I’ve finally stepped into the eighth level of Qi Refining!”
Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored Dan Lake in his Qi Sea Dantian, a look of joy on his face.
This breakthrough was faster than he had expected.
In addition to having enough pills, it was also due to the improvement of his spirit root and dual cultivation, among other reasons.
“When I break through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, the upper limit of the Xuan Yuan Pearl will also immediately increase, it’s really mysterious.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the seven-colored flowing pearl on his Dantian and couldn’t help but think to himself.
After his realm broke through, the Xuan Yuan Pearl also moved accordingly and was enhanced.
This enhancement could continue until the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.
At that time, it would be the limit that the Xuan Yuan Pearl could amplify.
“But according to my speed, it will probably take five or six years to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining!”
The next moment, Lu Changsheng shook his head and estimated his cultivation speed.
Even though this speed was already considered extremely fast for a sixth-grade spirit root.
Lu Changsheng still felt it was a bit slow.
After all, he had been cultivating for less than ten years.
Six days later.
Lu Changsheng suddenly received a message from the Second Elder.
Asking him to prepare, and they would set off back to Green Bamboo Mountain in three days.
As for the spirit talisman shop, he would ask someone to temporarily manage it and watch over it.
“Second Elder, what’s going on?”
Hearing the Second Elder’s words, Lu Changsheng immediately realized that something had happened.
According to the schedule, the Second Elder would have to wait another half a month before returning.
And usually when he went back, it was never this urgent.
“I received a message from the family that many Lu family disciples who went out to train have been attacked.”
“And not long ago, the Chen family directly attacked the Great Elder in the mining area, seriously injuring him, so the family is recalling all personnel outside!”
The Second Elder said in a deep voice.
“The Chen family has made a move!?”
Lu Changsheng was a little surprised to hear this.
He immediately realized that the situation between the Chen family and the Lu family was finally about to erupt.
This time it was no longer a minor friction.
Many Lu family disciples were attacked, and even the Great Elder, who was stationed in the mining area, was directly seriously injured.
This showed that the Chen family was going to directly confront the Lu family.
“That’s right, the Chen family has repeatedly provoked us, and although our Lu family has fought back, we have ultimately failed to deter them. They know that the Old Ancestor’s condition is not good, so they dare to do this!”
The Second Elder’s face was also a little unsightly.
The Lu family had already suffered a great loss of vitality more than ten years ago.
And they haven’t fully recovered yet.
This wave has killed many Lu family disciples, making the Lu family’s situation even worse.
After all, for a cultivating family, the continuation of blood is very important.
“Changsheng, don’t worry, our Lu family has been standing in Green Bamboo Mountain for hundreds of years, and we have our own foundation, so we are not afraid of the Chen family.”
The Second Elder seemed to be afraid that Lu Changsheng would worry, and said aloud.
“Second Elder, no matter what, I, Lu Changsheng, will advance and retreat with the Lu family!”
Lu Changsheng didn’t care whether the other party was comforting his heart or not.
Now that the Lu family was facing a crisis, he could indeed choose to hide and live in Jiulongfang City.
But his wives and children were all in the Lu family, so he had to go back this time.
“Good, good, good.”
The Second Elder was also filled with relief when he heard this.
As the saying goes, a long road tests a horse’s strength, and time reveals a person’s heart.
Lu Changsheng had only been in the Lu family for ten years.
Now that the Lu family was facing a crisis, his firm attitude naturally made him feel that he had not misjudged the person, and he was extremely gratified.
Then he asked Lu Changsheng to prepare, and tomorrow he would send someone to temporarily take charge of the spirit talisman shop.
After the Second Elder left, Lu Changsheng came to the third floor to check his storage bag.
To see what preparations he still needed to make.
“Two hundred first-grade mid-grade talismans, one hundred and fifty-six first-grade high-grade talismans, one hundred and nineteen first-grade top-grade talismans.”
“Fifty-seven second-grade low-grade talismans, eight second-grade mid-grade talismans.”
“One second-grade puppet, two first-grade mid-grade puppets, four first-grade low-grade puppets.”
“Three Yin Thunder Seeds, one set of Black Blood Needles.”
“Two bottles of first-grade top-grade healing medicine.”
“One bottle of Qi Burst Pill, which can immediately restore half of your spiritual power and increase your cultivation after taking it.”
“One bottle of Spirit God Pill, which can clear your mind and strengthen your mind after taking it!”
“In terms of magic weapons, two top-grade magic weapons and five high-grade magic weapons, there is nothing else to add.”
Lu Changsheng sorted out his stock and wondered what else he needed to prepare.
But after thinking about it, it seemed that there was nothing else to add.
“I draw talismans according to my own needs, and I have everything for attack, defense, trapping enemies, running away, and healing.”
“With the Spirit God Pill as a supplement to temporarily enhance my mind, it won’t be a problem to smash hundreds of talismans at that time.”
“Moreover, I am now at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and with the Xuan Yuan Pearl, not to mention being comparable to Foundation Establishment, it is no exaggeration to say that I am invincible below Foundation Establishment.”
“And with the Xuan Yuan Pearl, if I fully activate the Golden Light Brick Talisman Treasure now, I can also unleash 70-80% of its power, and ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators may not be able to withstand it.”
Lu Changsheng calculated and felt that it would not be a big problem for him to encounter a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
However, he had never worried about his own problems from beginning to end.
He had always been thinking about how to keep his wives and children safe in danger.
“If the Lu family is really breached, then I will have a second-grade puppet by my side, a talisman treasure in one hand, and a stack of second-grade talismans in the other. Even Foundation Establishment cultivators will make way, right?”
“After all, without deep hatred, who would be willing to risk their lives with others?”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
“It’s a pity that I haven’t seen the Chen family’s Old Ancestor, otherwise I could have solved him directly with the Demon Fiend Curse Book.”
“But now the Lu family’s situation is not something that can be solved by killing a Chen family’s Old Ancestor. The problem lies with the Lu family itself.”
“Even if there is no Chen family, there will be Yu family, Bai family, Zheng family and other cultivating families making a move.”
“After all, in the cultivation world, weakness is the original sin. Without strength, you can’t guard a spiritual vein blessed land at all.”
Lu Changsheng shook his head.
Knowing that even if the Chen family’s Old Ancestor died, it didn’t mean that the Lu family’s crisis was resolved.
In the end, the Lu family’s crisis still stemmed from the Lu family’s Old Ancestor being about to die.
And the Lu family had not given birth to a new Foundation Establishment cultivator.
“Lu Yuanshan has been back from the Violet Abyss Secret Realm for almost two years.”
“But for so long, the Lu family has not responded, and no new Foundation Establishment cultivator has been born.”
“Is there no harvest, or did the final breakthrough fail?”
Lu Changsheng murmured in his heart.
For ordinary cultivators, even if they collect all the Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment spiritual objects, the probability of breaking through to Foundation Establishment is at most 50-60%.
But how many people can collect all the Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment spiritual objects?
Most rogue cultivators rely on one or two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.
Many rogue cultivators even have nothing and directly risk their lives, fighting for a chance for Foundation Establishment.
Cultivating families like the Lu family will have some foundation, but they will only guarantee two or three Foundation Establishment spiritual objects.
“There is no point in thinking about the Lu family’s new Foundation Establishment now, I must prepare for the worst.”
Lu Changsheng didn’t think much about this.
His mind began to simulate, if the Lu family’s Old Ancestor died and a Foundation Establishment cultivator came to kill, how would he deal with it with his wives and children?
Should he offer the talisman treasure at the first time, or let the puppet go up to entangle, and assist himself with talismans?
Or when offering the talisman treasure, if the treasure bone he had nurtured burst out together, would there be hope to directly kill the Foundation Establishment?
Lu Changsheng kept simulating and thinking.
It was a pity that no one knew what Lu Changsheng was thinking at this time.
Otherwise, they would definitely be stunned and shocked beyond words.
Thinking that this was you going to destroy other people’s sect, right?
Otherwise, why would you do this?
Most cultivators are for a little benefit, and no one would risk their lives for you for no reason.
After all, everyone cultivates to live well and live more freely.