Chapter 157: The Effect of the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp, Nine-Bag Elder

Time flew by, and four months passed in a flash.

In the training room, Lu Changsheng sat cross-legged, wearing a green robe, meditating.

In front of him, an ancient star lamp floated.

This ancient lamp had a simple design, with a bronze body and a faint colorful glow.

Around the lamp, seven thumb-sized shining gems were embedded, like seven small stars, emitting a radiant light.

“The Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp is complete!”

Lu Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the ancient lamp in front of him.

He could clearly feel that this ancient lamp was integrated with him, mind and body connected.

This was his life-bound spiritual tool!

Even though it was only a low-Tier spiritual tool, its power far surpassed ordinary spiritual tools.

It could also be absorbed into his body, nurtured by his dantian’s Qi, gradually enhancing its power and quality.

Additionally, when encountering danger, the spiritual tool could actively warn him and protect his body.

The only drawback was that if the life-bound spiritual tool was damaged, he would also suffer some damage.

Lu Changsheng extended his hand, holding the ancient lamp.

It felt warm in his hand, not like the cold hardness of metal, but like holding a piece of warm jade.

He slightly moved his mind, injecting Qi, and the seven gems on the ancient lamp immediately emitted a dazzling divine light, like seven rotating stars, with a golden flame appearing in the center.

Under the starlight and golden flames, Lu Changsheng looked pure and otherworldly.

“Hah!”

Lu Changsheng lightly exhaled while holding the ancient lamp.

Immediately, the heart lamp’s flame flickered, and strands of sword energy radiated out.

These strands of sword energy were sharp and elegant, surrounding Lu Changsheng, forming a true dragon of sword energy, a fierce tiger of sword energy, and a sword energy shield.

“Although the power is only equivalent to an ordinary Foundation Establishment strike.”

“With the Xuanyuan Pearl protecting me, I am not afraid of Qi consumption. With a single thought, I can unleash up to a hundred strands of sword energy. Even mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it hard to withstand.”

“In group battles, against Qi Refining cultivators, it would be a one-sided slaughter.”

Lu Changsheng observed the sword energy around him, feeling its pressure and estimating its power.

Then, with a thought, the sword energy dissipated, and the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp turned into a stream of light, entering his body, following his meridians to rest above his dantian.

The experience of having a physical spiritual tool was completely different from merely condensing one through techniques.

Now that the spiritual tool was within his body, Lu Changsheng felt a profound sensation.

“I wonder how effective the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp is in refining Qi.”

Lu Changsheng thought about the effect of the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp in consolidating Qi foundation.

This was one of the most powerful effects of the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.

He took out two qian of heavenly silver from his Storage Bag to use as fuel for the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp.

Immediately, the golden flames of the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp burned brightly and then entered the dan lake.

The liquid Qi in the dan lake began to bubble and boil.

Time passed by slowly.

After a long while, the lamp oil was exhausted, and the dan lake returned to calm.

“Tsk tsk, two qian of heavenly silver, and yet I didn’t see any significant effect. I only felt my Qi slightly purer.”

“According to the Seven Luminaries Sword Manual, using the Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp to refine Qi can increase the Qi foundation by up to thirty percent. This thirty percent might require burning hundreds of jin of heavenly silver.”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but shake his head in amazement.

The Seven Luminaries Heart Lamp usually uses Qi as its fuel for combat, eliminating dan toxins, protecting the mind, and resisting external demons.

But to refine the Qi foundation, it requires heavenly silver as fuel.

Heavenly silver costs one hundred Spirit Stones per liang.

To burn hundreds of jin of heavenly silver would cost tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

Even Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but gasp at this number.

“However, increasing the Qi foundation by thirty percent is not only solid but also beneficial for the probability and quality of forming a golden core. This expenditure of Spirit Stones is worth it.”

“Moreover, the price of one hundred Spirit Stones per liang is what I paid at the Qingyun Trading Company.”

“If I purchase it myself, I can save at least twenty to thirty percent.”

Lu Changsheng pondered.

He wasn’t in a hurry to use heavenly silver to refine his Qi foundation.

This could wait until he had surplus Spirit Stones.

Or he could slowly collect heavenly silver once he had a stable foundation.

Besides, this was not something that could be accomplished overnight; it was a long-term project.

“It’s about time to go out. If I stay in seclusion for four months, my family might think something happened to me.”

Lu Changsheng cast a cleansing spell, tidied up the training room, put away the ‘Heavenly Curtain Five Elements Array,’ and walked out of the training room.

“Husband!”

“Daddy.”

Outside in the yard, Qu Zhenzhen was telling stories to their young son and daughter.

Seeing Lu Changsheng, they immediately looked delighted.

“Zhenzhen, I’ve made you worry.”

Lu Changsheng knew that his long seclusion must have worried his wives.

“Husband, was your cultivation smooth?”

Qu Zhenzhen, wearing a pink and white dress, her face charming and lovely, hugged Lu Changsheng and asked with concern.

“After such a long seclusion, of course, I made a breakthrough.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and gently patted his young wife’s back.

Over the years, Qu Zhenzhen remained very affectionate towards him.

But with children now, she focused her attention and energy on them when he wasn’t around.

“Congratulations, husband.”

Qu Zhenzhen, hearing this, immediately congratulated him with a happy face.

She had been at Qingzhu Mountain for many years and had her own understanding of cultivation.

She knew that Lu Changsheng had broken through to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining, reaching the late stage of Qi Refining.

At Qingzhu Mountain, being in the late stage of Qi Refining was considered an expert.

“Congratulations, Daddy.”

“Congratulations, Daddy.”

The two little ones beside them also congratulated him.

“What story was Mommy telling you?”

Lu Changsheng looked at his children, took out two spirit fruits from his Storage Bag, handed them over, rubbed their heads, and asked with a smile.

Qu Zhenzhen had four children, the youngest being six years old.

This made Lu Changsheng sigh at how fast time flew.

He still remembered bringing Qu Zhenzhen back to Qingzhu Mountain from the ruined temple on his way back from the three-year appointment.

The two little ones chattered away, telling Lu Changsheng their stories.

As Lu Changsheng came out of seclusion, his other wives also came to express their concerns and congratulations on his breakthrough to the late stage of Qi Refining.

After reuniting with his wives and family, Lu Miaoyun told Lu Changsheng hat the Lu Family clan meeting had already been held.

Since he was in seclusion, they didn’t disturb him.

This year’s clan meeting marked a generational transition within the Lu Family.

Lu Miaochang took over as the new head of the family, and Lu Yuanshan Ding became an elder responsible for family finances and assisting the new head.

Lu Miaoge also became a famill steward, a candidate for the next elder.

Lu Changsheng’s elder position was also confirmed.

But due to his seniority and age, he was ranked last as the ninth elder.

As an elder, besides the title, his family benefits and treatment also improved.

For specific matters, Lu Changsheng needed to consult the new head, Lu Miaochang.

“Ninth Elder.”

Hearing this rank, Lu Changsheng smiled, thinking of the nine-bag elder.

“Husband, the Communication Talisman you gave me also received a message last month.”

Lu Miaoyun said that last mont, a woman came looking for Lu Changsheng.

She chatted with Lu Miaoyun and then went to Hogye Valley Marketplace knowing Lu Changsheng was in seclusion.

“Thank you for your hard work, Yun’er.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that Xiao Xiyue had arrived.

But he had many things to do and didn’t rush to Hongye Valley Marketplace.

He first went to Lu Miaochang to confirm the specific matters as an elder.

Lu Miaochang told Lu Changsheng that his main responsibilities were related to talismans.

This included training talisman apprentices and managing the revenues and expenditures of talisman shops in various Markets, along with some other tasks.

After hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately refused to manage the talisman shops, leaving it to the Lu Family.

He didn’t want to get too involved in the core interests of the Lu Family and didn’t have the time.

After all, he didn’t even have time to manage his own shop.

After finishing the conversation, Lu Changsheng went to Qingzhu Mountain Estate to inform Uncle Fu that he would give a lecture in three days.

After completing these tasks, Lu Changsheng returned home to be with his wives and continued focusing on having more children.

In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.

During this half month, Lu Changsheng hardly cultivated and focused on having children.

Whether there were more children would need time to confirm.

“Hmm?”

One day, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a surge of pure Qi entering his body.

“What’s this?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised, not knowing where this Qi came from.

After a while, he realized that his son, Lu Xian’er, had broken through to the Second Level of Qi Refining.

“But this bit of cultivation is like pouring a pot of water into the sea for me now.”

Lu Changsheng gently shook his head.

Then, after showing some concern for his son, he told his wives that he needed to go to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Before heading to the Market, Lu Changsheng went to visit his father-in-law, Lu Yuanshan Ding.

It wasn’t for anything special, just to bring his daughter Lu Qingzhu to see her mother.

Since Lu Miaoge spent most of her ttme at the Hongye Valley Marketplace, either Second Miss Lu Miaohuan or Lu Yuanshan Ding would take care of the daughter.

Not long ago, Lu Qingzhu and Lu Qingshan were both taken by Lu Yuanshan Ding.

“Father-in-law.”

When he arrived at Lu Yuanshan Ding’s residence, Lu Changsheng immediately saw his father-in-law with his grandchildren.

His son, Lu Qingshan, was chasing a white goose with a small wooden sword, full of energy.

His daughter, Lu Qingzhu, was quietly watching Lu Qingshan chase the goose while being held in Lu Yuanshan Ding’s arms.

“Changsheng, you’re here.”

Holding his little granddaughter, Lu Yuanshan Ding looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled.

He used to be quite busy, but after stepping down as the head of the family, he had more free time.

As for the elder’s duties, it mainly depended on him.

If he was willing to delegate power, it wasn’t very busy, so he had the leisure to take care of the children.

“Father, ha!”

Seeing his father arrive, Lu Qingshan swung his little sword while chasing the goose.

Lu Changsheng reached out and grabbed his son’s nape, lifting him up.

“Grandfather, save me!”

Lu Qingshan immediately called out for his grandfather’s help.

“Father.”

Lu Qingzhu, in Lu Yuanshan Ding’s arms, looked at Lu Changsheng as if recognizing him after a moment, making Lu Changsheng feel a bit guilty.

After all, at this age, children’s memories are generally poor, and he didn’t spend much time with them.

“Father-in-law, I’m planning to go to the Hongye Valley Marketplace, so I want to take Qingzhu to see Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng put down his son and stated his intention.

“Alright, Changsheng, I know you’re busy now, but when you have time, spend more time with Miaoge and Huan’er.”

Hearing this, Lu Yuanshan Ding nodded.

“Changsheng understands.”

After chatting with Lu Yuanshan Ding for a while, Lu Changsheng took his daughter.

Looking at his daughter’s fair and tender, chubby little face, he couldn’t help but kiss her.

“Qingzhu, let’s go see your mother.”

Whenever he saw his daughter’s little face, he couldn’t resist kissing her.

“Father, I want to see Aunt too!”

Hearing this, his son Lu Qingshan shouted.

He really liked his Aunt Lu Miaoge..

Because Aunt always bought him delicious food and fun toys.

Lu Changsheng glanced at his son.

To be honest, he didn’t really want to take his son out.

Mainly because his son was too lively and always needed someone to watch him.

Unlike his daughter, Lu Qingzhu, who was quiet and well-behaved.

“Alright, since you want to go, let’s go together.”

Thinking that he hadn’t spent much time with his son, Lu Changsheng agreed.

Seeing that Lu Changsheng was going to take both children, Lu Yuanshan Ding said he would also go to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Although the Hongye Valley Marketplace was nearby, he was still a bit worried about two children under four being taken out by Lu Changsheng alone.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn’t say anything.

With Lu Yuanshan Ding there, at least he had someone to help with the children, saving him some headaches.

Then, the two of them each carried a child and rode the Iron Feather Eagle to the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Half a day later, they arrived at the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

Nowadays, the Hongye Valley Marketplace had a lot more people.

Lu Yuanshan Ding told Lu Changsheng that the Four Major Families planned to hold an auction every year starting next year to attract more scattered cultivators.

He also hoped that Lu Changsheng could provide some top-quality talismans for the auction.

“An auction, huh? Alright.”

Hearing this news, Lu Changsheng nodded.

Now that the Hongye Valley Marketplace had been open for three years, the flow of people had reached a small bottleneck.

To attract more cultivators, they naturally needed to offer some valuable items.

Otherwise, with the general security of the Hongye Valley Marketplace and the lack of large shops like Qingyun Trading Company and Wanbao Pavilion, its attractiveness was indeed limited.

The two chatted as they walked to the “Qingzhu Lu Clan Talisman Shop.”

“Father, Changsheng.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanshan Ding arrive with two children, Lu Miaoge smiled..

Then, they took the children around the Market for a while.

After walking around for a long time and having dinner, Lu Yuanshan Ding gave the couple some space and took the two children back to the Lu Family’s courtyard.

When the Red Leaf Valley was divided by the Four Major Families, the Lu Family took the largest share, about forty percent.

So the Lu Family members had no shortage of places to stay in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“Changsheng, Miss Xiao came again and is staying in your previous cave.”

Back at the talisman shop, Lu Miaoge told Lu Changsheng..

“Sister Miaoge, thank you.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng said softly.

Previously, when Xiao Xiyue stayed in the Hongye Valley Marketplace for half a year, Lu Miaoyun was aware of her prsence.

With Lu Miaoge’s intelligence, sheemust have realized that the relationship between them wasn’t just about cultivation.

“Changsheng, has Miss Xiao successfully established her foundation?”

Lu Miaoge asked..

From what Lu Changsheng had said before, she knew about Xiao Xiyue’s Foundation Establishment.

However, Xiao Xiyue was aloof and reserved, and Lu Miaoge wasn’t talkative, ss even if they interacted, they didn’t chat much.

“Yes, she successfully established her foundation, but she still needs my help with her subsequent cultivation, so she came again.”

Lu Changsheng said.

“Foundation Establishment.”

Hearing that Xiao Xiyue had successfully established her foundation, Lu Miaoge showed a bit of envv and yearning.

As a disciple of a cultivation family, being nurtured from a young age, becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator was their dream.

However, most people gradually realized that Foundation Establishment was too far away from them.

Lu Miaoge knew that although he had some potential for Foundation Establishment, it was very slim.

“Sister Miaoge, I have a gift for you.”

Lu Changsheng noticed the look in Lu Miaoge’s eyes..

He knew that Lu Miaoge was passionate abouu cultivation and always dreamed of breaking through to Foundation Establishment one day.

As he spoke, he took out a porcelain bottle from his Storage Bag.

“A gift?”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge smiled sweetly and ook the porcelain bottle to check.

“Is this… the Three Yang Pill?”

Seeing the pill inside the bottle, Lu Miaoge showed a look of suuprise.

“Yes, it’s the Three Yang Pill, also known as the ‘Small Foundation Establishment Pill.'”

“Sister Miaoge, if you take this Three Yang Pill, you should be able to break through from the eighth level of Qi Refining to the Ninth Level.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He had also prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill for Lu Miaoge, so there was no need to wait until she reached the peak of Qi Refining to take this pill.

The effect would be the same if taken now.

“You should keep this Three Yang Pill for yourself.”

Lu Miaoge smiled gently, her ace looking delicate and charming.

Although she didn’t know where Lu Changsheng got this Three Yang Pill, she knew it was precious.

On the Market, a single pill was worth at least three to four thousand Spirit Stones.

Even as a first-level Talisman Master, she couldn’t afford such a precious pill.

After all, not all Talisman Masters were like Lu Changsheng, with a one hundred percent success rate in making talismans.

Also, he didn’t need to spend Spirit Stones to buy materials for practicing Talisman Making.

“I have already taken one; this one is especially for you, Sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He had anticipated that Lu Miaoge would refuse, so heewas prepared.

“Thank you, Changsheng.”

Looking into Lu Changsheng’s eyes, Lu Miaoge’s eyes sparkled witt affection, and she no longer refused.

“We are husband and wife; there’s no need to say thank you.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and continued, “Sister Miaoge, if you need to take the pill and go into seclusion, I can watch over the shop.”

“Father and Qingzhu and Qingshan are here; let’s talk about it later.”

Lu Miaoge said softly..

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and said, “By the way, Changsheng, your friend Li Feiyu came by earlier but didn’t wait for you, so he left something for you.”

“Something?”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised.

Soon, Lu Miaoge brought out a Storaae Bag from the room and handed it to Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng opened the Storage Bag and saw a pile of Spirit Stones inside.

About two hundred Spirit Stones.

There was also a letter.

He opened the letter and read it.

“Whew.”

After reading the letter, Lu Changsheng let out a sigh.

The letter was a farewell note.

He said he had made plans to go to Qingluan Immortal City with someone else, so he wouldn’t wait for Lu Changsheng. They would catch up later.

These two hundred Spirit Stones were his spare ones, so he returned some first.

As for the remaining Spirit Stones, he would return them when he came back from Qingluan Immortal City.

He also told Lu Changsheng not to worry and that he would come back when he had time.

Then he talked about some trivial matters and his insights into the cultivation world.

“Ah, Feiyu is still the same Feiyu, unwilling to owe anything.”

Lu Changsheng sighed and shook his head.

He didn’t really need those two hundred Spirit Stones.

But those two hundred Spirit Stones were probably all that Li Feiyu could give right now.

“Changsheng.”

Lu Miaoge knew that Li Feiyu as one of Lu Changsheng’s few friends.

They had come to the Lu Family together and shared a deep bond.

“I’m fine, just feeling a bit emotional.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly and didn’t hide anything about Li Feiyu.

Sometimes, having someone to talk to can make you feel much better.

He held many secrets, so he wouldn’t hide ordinary things from his wife.

“Miaoge, it’s getting late.”

After talking for a long time, Lu Changsheng looked at his wife’s gentle, beautiful face and suddenly said.

Then he held her shoulders and kissed her soft, delicate lips, capturing their sweetness.

“Hmm~ Let’s go to the room.”

Lu Miaoge didn’t expect her hhsband to act like this while they were chatting. She trembled slightly, then wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered.