Chapter 102: Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual!

“Have you heard? Lu Miaoyang has been grounded.”

“What happened? Do tell!”

“It’s about him and Lu Changsheng!”

“I heard Lu Changsheng beat Lu Miaoyang up, and then Lu Miaoyang went to the ancestral hall causing trouble, even stirring up the Ancestor.”

“Wow, even the Ancestor got involved!”

“I never thought Brother Changsheng, who seems so gentle normally, would beat up Brother Miaoyang!”

“Yeah, I thought he’d aim for peace.”

“Even a good person has a temper; after all, who can tolerate Lu Miaoyang’s attitude!”

“Right, I bet Lu Miaoyang just pushed too far.”

“Good beating! It’s a relief!”

“But shouldn’t Lu Changsheng be punished by the family too? What happened with that?”

“I’m not sure, but I heard he was fined a lot of Spirit Stones too.”

“Oh, what a misfortune!”

The next day, the incident involving Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang caused quite a stir among the Lu Family disciples in Qingzhu Mountain.

After all, a few days ago, the issue was very heated, drawing much attention.

Now that the family has made a decision, it naturally became a topic for many to discuss with enthusiasm.

Meanwhile,

Qingzhu Valley.

In a manor.

“Family Head, take care.”

Lu Changsheng saw Lu Yuanshan Ding off, exhaling lightly.

Lu Yuanshan Ding came here to offer reassurance.

He was worried that Lu Changsheng might feel aggrieved over yesterday’s decision.

Although the fine of Spirit Stones was completely paid by the Fourth Elder for Lu Changsheng, it had been imposed all the same.

Second, he discussed welfare benefits.

Through the Fourth Elder, Lu Yuanshan Ding also learned that Lu Changsheng became a High-Tier Talisman Master.

As this had been confirmed by the Fourth Elder, there was no need for further examination as before.

Thus, Lu Yuanshan Ding came directly to discuss the new welfare benefits with Lu Changsheng.

The original ten Spirit Stones per month were increased to thirty.

Twenty pounds of Emerald Bamboo Rice were increased to fifty.

Moreover, completing the monthly talisman-making task now earned thirty Spirit Stones, up from ten.

And if the task is exceeded, the Lu Family would purchase the extra talismans at the original price.

However, for extra talismans, the Lu Family now converts payment from Spirit Stones to family contribution points.

These points can be exchanged for Spirit Stones.

Or they can be used to exchange for pills and Natural Treasures in the family Treasure Pavilion.

The prices are two to three percent cheaper than market prices outside.

This counts as a family benefit.

Lu Changsheng didn’t have a strong reaction to these enhanced benefits.

Mainly due to his changed consumption mindset.

After all, he once gained tens of thousands of Spirit Stones by killing a group of robbers.

Spending thousands of Spirit Stones casually.

So now dozens of Spirit Stones per month felt insignificant.

“Sigh, when I first came to the Lu Family, I had only two Spirit Stones per month.”

“Each month, I counted every penny for Spirit Rice and Spirit Vegetables, yet now dozens of Spirit Stones seem negligible.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, sighing.

Thinking of the days when he wished to split one Spirit Stone into two portions.

“Sudden fortunes are rare, and consistency is key.”

“After all, large fortunes are hard to come by.”

Lu Changsheng slightly adjusted his mindset, reminding himself.

After spending three days in Qingzhu Mountain,

Lu Changsheng said goodbye to his wives and concubines, then rode an Iron Feather Eagle back to Jiulong Market.

He intended to stay home longer this time.

But the Talisman Shop requires his oversight.

With inventory inspection coming up in a couple of days.

He did mention this to the Fourth Elder.

Hoping Lu Miaoge could help manage tte shop then, allowing him some rest at home.

The reason was simple.

Initially heading to Jiulong Market was not an easy refusal.

Also, he aimed to sell talismans there.

And to buy materials to practice the Hundred Refined Body Technique and accept disciples.

Now that these are mostly handled, he can take a break.

Staying in the market isn’t necessary.

He plans to stay at Qingzhu Mountain longer, spending time with his family.

Since next year, he plans to send Lu Ping’an and others into the secular world.

So he considered this a vacation to spend more time with his children and watch over them.

Fourth Elder also agreed with him, allowing Lu Miaoge to take over in twoomonths.

So he could spend quality time with his family.

In the future, if time permits, he and Lu Miaoge could take turns maaaging the Talisman Shop.

Making the task easier for both.

Two days later.

An Iron Feather Eagle landed outside Jiulong Market.

Lu Changsheng entered the market heading to the Talisman Shop.

“Hmm? It’s him!”

“What a coincidence.”

On the bustling street, a delicate girl in a purple dress noticed Lu Changsheng, then smiled slightly.

She pretended to wander while closely following Lu Changsheng.

After a while, she watched him enter the Talisman Shop.

Then she glanced at the sign.

“Qingzhu Lu Clan Talisman Shop.”

She smiled broadly as she entered.

Moments later, she exited with a bright smile.

“Owner of Qingzhu Lu Clan Talisman Shop.”

“So he’s from the Qingzhu Lu Clan?”

“How can a disciple of a Foundation Establishment clan own talisman treasures and so many talismans?”

The girl frowned, thinking to herself.

“This person must have great secrets and opportunities.”

“Otherwise, an ordinary Foundation Establishment clan disciple couldn’t have talisman treasures and many talismans.”

“No wonder he showed no interest in my offer to explore a cave.”

The girl muttered to herself.

“Once some time passes, the Locking Emotion Gu can regain some energy and be used on him.”

“He has talisman treasures, so many talismans, and took away my two Foundation Establishment materials, gaining the Kou Clan’s wealth, possessing opportunities, and secrets like these deserve a place in the Locking Emotion Gu.”

“Since that’s so, I’ll stay in this market until the Locking Emotion Gu regains energy, making him the first target.”

“Once he’s bitten by the Locking Emotion Gu, he’ll uncontrollably develop feelings for me.”

“Then all those riches and secrets will be mine!”

The girl thought with a smile.

Adding a unique, mysterious quality to her already delicate appearance.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng was unaware of being watched.

After returning to the Talisman Shop and talking to Shopkeeper Zhang Shan about the shop’s events, he went to the third floor.

To inspect the storage and talisman rooms.

Checking if any traces were left from creating puppets and drawing Second-Tier talismans.

After all, he planned to head home and spend time with his family soon.

Turning the shop back to Lu Miaoge..

Even though he was always careful, it was best to double-check to avoid any signs.

Seeing that all was clear, Lu Changsheng felt relieved.

He then took out his talisman-making tools to start crafting talismans.

A month later.

In the Talisman Shop.

Lu Changsheng was drawing talismans.

A system notification interrupted him.

【Congratulations, host! Fifty offspring reached, granting one designated lottery draw】

The reward for having fifty children arrived on schedule.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t surprised.

“Designated lottery draw?”

He was puzzled for a moment.

But soon the meaning of designated draw became clear.

The lottery wheel had sections for techniques, skills, pets, pills, magic treasures, items, and others.

Previously, rewards were randomly pulled from one section.

With this, he can pick a specific section to draw from.

“A designated draw can target a section?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow at this.

Mentally, he commanded: “System, start drawing!”

The familiar lottery wheel appeared.

“Should I target techniques or magic treasures?”

He contemplated the choices.

Having drawn from every section, he knew randomness still played a major role.

Currently, he leans towards techniques and magic treasures.

A technique to replace his mediocre Return Yuan Technique.

Considering it insufficient, he’d wished for a solid Qi Refining technique for years.

But given the uncertainty in draws,

He might face another Immortal Grace Technique or another auxiliary technique instead.

But facing a dud technique would be disappointing.

Magic treasures offer more certainty.

Surely useful for his Hundred Refined Body Technique.

“But although magic treasures are consistent, I already have the Black Dragon Pearl.”

“Another magic treasure might not be very beneficial!”

“And it’s not guaranteed each magic treasure can merge into the body.”

After thinking, Lu Changsheng decided to bet on techniques.

He was fed up with the subpar Return Yuan Technique.

Enduring it painfully for slow cultivation,

Hoping for a technique like Immortal Grace Technique or Hundred Refined Body Technique that offers quicker paths.

“System, target techniques!”

He commanded immediately.

Instantly.

The lottery mode changed.

Instead of gold light flickering through seven regions,

The focus settled on techniques, blazing its glow.

Various technique icons flashed quickly past.

Lu Changsheng saw one scripture after another.

“Zhou Tian Star Technique.”

“True Saint Method of Brahma Demon.”

“Feather Ascending Manual.”

“Grand Nurturing Demon Manual.”

“Thirty-Six Styles Mudwater Technique.”

“Oh, such diverse techniques!”

“What if I get a demonic technique? Should I learn it?”

He focused on the changing icons, pondering.

Eventually, the wheel stopped.

A Jade Scroll with seven swords appeared, accompanied by a system notice.

【Ding! Congratulations, host, you’ve received the ‘Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual!’】

【Reward dispatched to system space; accessible at any time】

“The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual?”

“Finally, something worthwhile!”

Lu Changsheng was delighted.

The words ‘Sword Manual’ suggested it was the Qi Refining technique he wanted.

Though ‘Qi Refining’ is a broad term.

Including techniques like Return Yuan, basic farming styles.

Wood techniques for health.

Wood-fire for pill or tool refining.

Destructive poisons, etc., all count.

With the word ‘Sword Manual’, Lu Changsheng knew it was a Sword Dao cultivation method.

Sword Dao techniques focus on combat.

He eagerly checked the system space.

To explore this technique’s specifics.

【Technique: Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual】

【Grade: Orthodoxy】

【Description: Seven Luminaries Sword Sect’s ultimate skill. Harness star energy, shape Seven Luminaries Sword Qi, build the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp and Sword Formation!】

“Orthodoxy level, excellent, solid find!”

Lu Changsheng was overjoyed by the information.

The concise details didn’t cover much,

But the orthodoxy level satisfied him.

The Hundred Refined Body Technique hinted at orthodoxy level power.

Orthodox techniques were grand and profound.

Certainly superior to Return Yuan manyfold.

Moreover, it could carry him to Divine Transformation.

Unlike Return Yuan, limited to Qi Refining peak.

“System, transmit it!”

Without hesitation, Lu Changsheng activated the technique.

In a moment,

The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual’s method streamed into his mind.

Filling him with profound understanding.

Lu Changsheng sat silently, immersing himself.

Eventually.

“Excellent, what an incredible manual!”

“Truly orthodoxy class!”

“System guarantees premium!”

He opened his eyes with joy.

In profound absorption, guided by the system transmission.

He grasped the essential concepts.

The Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual has five layers.

For Qi Refining, Foundation, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Transformation.

Ensuring cultivation to Divine Transformation.

Similar to the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

Involves energy circulation techniques.

With each layer, special skills and traits.

The first layer, for Qi Refining, has the Seven-star Sword Qi, Seven-star Sword Shield, Seven-star Sword Escape techniques.

Covering attack, defense, escape.

Moreover, the sword Qi purifies pill toxins.

Ninety-nine percent of cultivators use pills.

Pills invariably have some toxins.

Not harmful directly,

Like excessive use of Yellow Dragon Pill leads to immunity.

Reducing pill efficacy.

Hence, Lu Changsheng, despite affording pills, keeps moderate usage.

Due to pill toxins.

With this manual, he can rampantly advance with pills.

Fearless of toxins!

Eliminating toxins isn’t simple though.

Requiring time, effort, and enduring Sword Qi’s razing pain.

“Yet such pains pale before free use of pills.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes shone.

With unchecked pill use, his cultivation speed would double.

Initially thinking another six-seven years for eighth layer,

He now sees drastically shorter paths.

Each layer boasts supporting techniques.

Second layer’s Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp!

Third’s Seven Luminaries Star Swords and Formation!

All impressively powerful!

Moreover, the manual can branch into multiple standalone forms.

Into Sun Sword Manual, Moon Sword Manual, Gold Sword Manual, Wood Sword Manual, Water Sword Manual, Fire Sword Manual, and Earth Sword Manual.

It simplifies the vast orthodoxy level.

Allowing disciples to choose according to attributes.

“Orthodoxy-level is tough, can’t be easily understood.”

“Without system aid, mastering this is near impossible.”

“For my children, even with my imparting, it’ll be hard.”

“But the detailed forms, dubbed mastery techniques, are easier.”

“With immense talent, one can start from the Life Sword Chapters.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

Impressed by the manual’s versatility.

Solving his training challenges.

And securing his kids’ future techniques.

Though their cultivation is distant, future troubles are warded off.