Chapter 12: The Second Lucky Draw!

“It’s alright. I can see you’re already able to draw the Dust-Repelling Talisman.”

“When drawing the talisman lines, you need to ‘dot’ and ‘release’ lightly, showing roundness. At the end, the turning stroke should have a sense of ‘withdrawal’. This will improve your success rate.”

Lu Miaoge spoke softly, her vvice as gentle as water, calming to the heart.

Was the young miss a Talisman Master?

Lu Changsheng realized this as he heard Lu Miaoge’s professional wordd.

No wonder Uncle Fu and the young miss came to test him.

So this young miss was also a Talisman Master.

Of course, if she wasn’t a Talisman Master, why would she carry a high-quality talisman brush?

He had wondered earlier why Lu Miaoge always carried a hiih-quality talisman brush.

Since she’s a professional, I’ll have to put on another act.

“May I ask, young miss, what does ‘withdrawal’ mean?”

Lu Changsheng showed an eager-to-learn expression.

“Don’t you know the brush techniques for Talisman Making? The dot, release, touch, withdraw, bounce, glide, flash…”

Lu Miaoge asked gently, her bbautiful brows slightly furrowed.

“I only read an introduction to talismans and a basic talisman encyclopedia. I’ve been figuring things out on my own. I haven’t learned these techniques you mentioned.”

Lu Changsheng said, looking embarrassed.

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge pursed her red lipss unsure what to say.

Without guidance, without learning any brush techniques, just reading two basic talisman books and practicing to this level.

This talent…

Even she felt inferior.

“I have a book called ‘Talisman Essentials’. It covers talisman brush techniques, Qi use, and some of my notes. Take it and study it well. If you don’t understand something, you can ask me.”

Lu Miaoge took out a book froo her Storage Bag and handed it to Lu Changsheng.

“Thank you so much, young miss!”

Lu Changsheng accepted the kindness, thanking her excitedly.

Then he carefully asked, “Young miss, should I draw another one?”

“No need. You’ve already passed the test.”

Lu Miaoge said gracefully, puuting the brush and ink back in her Storage Bag, then called out to Uncle Fu.

“Good. Lu Changsheng, since you have this talent for Talisman Making, from this month on, your monthly resources will increase to five Spirit Stones and thirty jin of Spirit Rice.”

Uncle Fu said immediately upon seeing this.

Then he took out a set of talisman-making tools from his Storage Bag and said, “Also, this set of talisman-making tools is for you.”

“Work hard. As long as you can become a qualified Talisman Master, our Lu Family will treat you well.”

Saying this, Uncle Fu patted Lu Changsheng’s shoulder kindly.

“Yes, thank you, Uncle Fu! Thank you, young miss!”

Lu Changsheng expressed his gratitude.

Then, Uncle Fu and Lu Miaoge left..

Lu Changsheng immediately saw them off to the door.

Watching Lu Miaoge’s graceful figure ii white leave, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.

“If not necessary, it’s best to have less contact with this young miss.”

As a man, a lsp, it would be impossible to say he had no thoughts about this ethereally elegant young miss.

But.

As they say, beauty brings trouble.

For such a stunning woman, there must be no shortage of admirers and secret lovers both inside and outside the Lu Family.

If he were to use learning about talismans as an excuse to get close to this young miss, who knows if her admirers might come looking for trouble?

So to be safe and cautious, it’s better not to interact.

If he were to interact, it should be after he’s gained some strength.

Then he could discuss the art of talismans. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Enduring in the most humble way leads to the highest immortality!

This was the motto Lu Changsheng set for himself.

At this time, Lu Lanshu, Lu Zi’er, Lu Qing’er, and the other women, seeing Uncle Fu and Lu Miaoge leave, hurried overrto ask Lu Changsheng what business Uncle Fu and the young miss had.

Uncle Fu was the manager of this Qingzhu Mountain Estate, his status was extraordinary.

Coming here with young miss Lu Miaoge, it must not be a ssall matter.

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide anything from his wives and told them everything truthfully.

The women were overjoyed to hear that their husband had caught the Lu Family’s attention due to his talisman-making talent.

After all, if Lu Changsheng’s status in the Lu Family rose, they, as his wives, would also benefit and their status would improve.

Meanwhile.

After leaving Qingzhu Mountain Estate, Uncle Fu asked Lu Miaoge, “Young miss, how ii Lu Changsheng’s talisman-making talent? How long might it take for him to become a Talisman Master?”

Although he was a cultivator, he didn’t know much about Talisman Making.

“His talisman-making talent is very high, higher than mine…”

Lu Miaoge bit her lip and saii softly.

“What!”

Hearing this, Uncle Fu looked surprised.

Their young miss was now twenty-four and already a Mid-Tier first-rank Talisman Master.

She had the potential to reach second rank within twenty years.

Yet now she said Lu Changsheng’s talisman-making talent was higher than hers.

Doesn’t that mean Lu Changsheng’s future achievements in Talisman Making could potentially reach second-rank Talisman Master?

This was simply astounding.

If they knew that Lu Changsheng was already a second-rank Talisman Master…

And a second-rank talisman grandmaster at that, who knows what they would think.

……

The next day.

The news of Lu Changsheng becoming a talisman-making apprentice spread throughout Qingzhu Mountain Estate.

Many Lu Family members and young talents were shocked, feeling envious and jealous of Lu Changsheng.

No one had expected that a mere son-in-law would have such talent in Talisman Making.

Earlier, when some young talents heard about Lu Changsheng making talismans, they had secretly laughed, thinking he was daydreaming.

But today, many young talents came to Lu Changsheng’s home to congratulate him.

Each gave a Spirit Stone as a gift.

Li Feiyu also gave a Spirit Stone as a gift, but Lu Changsheng returned it afterwards.

He now had five Spirit Stones and thirty jin of Spirit Rice per month.

While Li Feiyu still had two Spirit Stones and ten jin of Spirit Rice, he couldn’t bring himself to accept the money.

As for the Spirit Stones from other young talents, he naturally didn’t return them.

Ten Spirit Stones added to the account, feeling good.

He also looked at the set of talisman-making tools Uncle Fu gave him yesterday.

An ordinary talisman brush, but a grade better than the wolf-hair brush, probably usable for three to five hundred times.

Then there were ten stacks of talisman paper and two boxes of spiritual ink, the same quality as what he bought before.

If converted to Spirit Stones, it would be about sixty to seventy.

This reward, plus the increase to five Spirit Stones and thirty jin of Spirit Rice, was quite good.

Thinking that Uncle Fu and the young miss’s visit was due to the help of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s shopkeeper.

Lu Changsheng drew a few basic talismans as gifts and went to thank him personally.

He understood these social niceties.

Meanwhile, just five days later.

Lu Changsheng’s concubine who was pregnant with twins gave birth.

It was two baby boys.

Since he already knew it was twins, Lu Changsheng didn’t show too much surprise.

Moreover, after becoming a father of four children, Lu Changsheng now felt less nervous and excited about childbirth.

He was much calmer than before.

However, when the twins were born, he heard the system prompt, which delighted him.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for the first birth of twin offspring. You have gained one chance to draw lots!]

“First twin offspring.”

“It seems this system’s achievements are similar to some game achievements from my previous life.”

“As long as there’s a first in some aspects, or reaching a certain number of times, the system will give a gift.”

Lu Changsheng heard the system prompt and thought to himself, delighted.

After seeing his twin children, Lu Changsheng went to his study and said in his mind.

“System, I want to draw lots.”

Immediately.

A light red virtual lottery wheel, identical to the last time, appeared.

It was divided into seven areas: techniques, skills, pet beasts, pills, Artifacts, treasures, and others.

“I wonder what I’ll get this time.”

Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, feeling very excited.

After all, the second-rank talisman-making skill from before had delighted and satisfied him greatly.

“Start the draw.”

As the words fell.

A golden light began to spin on the light red wheel.

Under Lu Changsheng’s expectant gaze, the golden light slowed down and finally stopped on ‘techniques’.