Chapter 65: Gifts!

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed.

On this day, the steward of the Fourth Elder’s house came, asking Lu Changsheng to come over.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately followed the steward to the Fourth Elder’s residence.

Upon entering the hall, he saw the Fourth Elder talking with Lu Miaoge..

He stepped forward and slightly bowed, saying, “Grandma, Sister Miaoge.”

Having studied talisman making with the Fourth Elder for such a long time, the way he addressed Lu Miaoge had also changed tooseem much closer.

Although this closeness was not the kind he desired.

“Changsheng, you’re here.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, the Fourth Elder smiled and nodded, saying, “I’ve already discussed with Miaoge about you going with her to manage the talisman shop at Jiulong Market.”

“At that time, just listen to Miaoge’s arrangements. She will be staying at Jiulong Market for some time, so you should consult her often.”

The Fourth Elder said.

“Yes, Grandma.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and again cupped his hands towards Lu Miaoge, saying, “I’ll be rrlying on Sister Miaoge in the future.”

“No trouble.”

Lu Miaoge softly shook her heed, her voice always gentle and soft, like flowing water.

“Changsheng, you rarely go out, so this time out, Grandma has prepared some gifts for you.”

The Fourth Elder said to Lu Changsheng.

As she spoke, she took out three brocade boxes of varying sizes from her storage bag and placed them on the table.

“Hmm? Thank you, Grandma.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s eyes lit up, curious about the Fourth Elder’s gifts.

His grandmother was an elder of the Lu Family and a first-class Talisman Master, definitely not stingy with her gifts.

“Open them and take a look.”

The Fourth Elder said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge also looked over, ccrious about the gifts her grandaunt had prepared for Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng opened the first long-shaped brocade box.

Inside was a three-foot-long sword with a blue-green scabbard, faintly glowing.

“This Magical Sword is called Qingyan. It is a mid-grade Artifact, with a strand of lapis lazuli added, making it much sharper than others of the same tier. It suits you perfectly.”

The Fourth Elder introduced.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng looked at the Qingyan sword in front of him, a bit surprised.

He hadn’t expected his grandaunt to present him with a mid-grade Magical Sword.

Generally, low-grade Artifacts were priced around fifty Spirit Stones.

Mid-grade Artifacts were priced around one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.

While upon breaking into mid-stage Qi refinement, one could handle mid-grade flying swords.

However, many Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators might not afford or be willing to purchase a mid-grade Artifact.

Just like the three bandits he killed at Niutou Mountain.

Despite having the cultivation of the sixth or seventh layer of Qi Refining, they all used low-grade Artifacts.

Moreover, this Qingyan sword was clearly not an ordinary mid-grade Artifact.

The estimated price should be at least two hundred Spirit Stones.

“Thank you, Grandma!”

Lu Changsheng thanked as he picked up the Magical Sword.

It felt somewhat heavy and cold in his hand. The scabbard was entirely green, as if made of jade.

Golden flower patterns were etched on the scabbard. The sword’s tassel was lapis lazuli, apparently added later as a decorative element.

Magical Swords and similar Artifacts could usually change size according to one’s will.

From the design of this sword, it was evident that it was of a higher caliber than the flying sword he had acquired at Niutou Mountain.

It clearly belonged to the high-end category of flying swords.

While the most basic aspect of flying swords was sharpness and practicality,

Only high-end flying swords would have extra care taken in their appearance.

Lu Changsheng drew the sword out of its scabbard. The blade was wholly silver-white, with a faint azure glow rippling across its surface, reflecting a chilling light.

The Fourth Elder smiled and directly opened the second brocade box.

Inside the second brocade box was an exquisite, splendid azure robe with gold embroidery shimmering with a magical glow.

“For your trip to manage the shop, you should dress appropriately to reflect your status.”

“This is a mid-grade Artifact robe, with seven magical array effects including versatility in sizing, dust prevention, a warming effect, wind transformation, concealment, spiritual gathering, and protection.”

“The first three effects are self-explanatory, much like the green bamboo garment you’re wearing now.”

“Wind transformation can turn strong winds into gentle breezes.”

“Grandma has also applied to the family for you to have an Iron-Feathered Eagle. It will be much easier for you to travel to and from Jiulong Market in the future. This wind transformation effect will prevent you from being affected by strong winds while riding the Iron-Feathered Eagle.”

“I know you don’t like to draw attention, so this concealment effect can make the robe’s brilliance subtle, making it look like ordinary clothing, avoiding unwanted attention.”

“The spiritual gathering effect can create a small area with enhanced spiritual energy, which will be helpful for your cultivation.”

“The protection effect can automatically trigger a guardian spell when you’re in danger, able to withstand an attack from the seventh layer of Qi Refining.”

The Fourth Elder slowly introduced the robe to Lu Changsheng.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s face lit up with delight.

A mid-grade Artifact robe!

The clothing he wore now was just the green bamboo garment awarded by Lu Yuanshan Ding, when he fathered his first child.

It didn’t even qualify as a low-grade Artifact.

It only had the three basic effects: versatility in sizing, a warming effect, and dust prevention.

But this mid-grade Artifact robe had seven effects in total.

In addition to the original, it added four effects: spiritual gathering, wind transformation, concealment, and protection.

Especially the protection effect.

Being able to passively trigger a guardian spell to withstand a mid-stage Qi refinement attack when in danger was utterly thrilling to Lu Changsheng.

With this robe, he no longer had to worry about being ambushed by other martial artists or cultivators.

“Thank you, Grandma!”

Lu Changsheng gratefully cupped his hands once again.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but marvel at his grandmother’s generosity.

Mid-grade Artifacts were priced around one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.

And robes generally cost much more than other Artifacts.

This mid-grade Artifact robe would probably cost at least two hundred Spirit Stones.

Moreover, his grandmother was very considerate.

Lu Changsheng thought he would be riding a spirit steed to Jiulong Market.

He didn’t expect the Fourth Elder to acquire a flying mount for him.

Even considering the aspect of flying mounts.

It’s worth noting that flying mounts in the Lu Family were rare and scarce.

The Fourth Elder smiled, opened the third brocade box, and said, “These few talismans were drawn by Grandma herself. Carry them for self-defense.”

Inside were three talismans.

Lu Changsheng immediately recognized these three types of talismans.

High-Grade Talismen – Thunder Summoning Talisman!

High-Grade Talismen – Hundred Mile Escape Talisman!

Top-Tier talisman – Lightning Symbol!

Both the Thunder Summoning Talisman and the Hundred Mile Escape Talisman are among the more difficult high-grade talismans which, when sold, could fetch forty to fifty Spirit Stones.

The Top-Tier talisman—Lightning Symbol—was even more valuable, worth at least two hundred Spirit Stones!

The Qingyan sword, the mid-grade robe, and these three talismans had a total value of at least seven hundred Spirit Stones.

Back at Niutou Mountain, Lu Changsheng’s bounty for killing three bandits added up to about five hundred Spirit Stones, which was already a significant amount.

But now, the Fourth Elder outright gave him gifts worth over seven hundred Spirit Stones, a massive gesture.

“Thank you, Grandma!”

This gift moved Lu Changsheng, and he respectfully saluted and said seriously.

Although it was because of his own value that the Lu Family, especially the Fourth Elder, treated him so well,

Many things are judged by deeds not intentions, at least the Fourth Elder’s good treatment of him was genuine.

Lu Changsheng remembered all this in his heart.

“We’re all family. As your grandmother, there’s no need for thanks when giving my grandson a little something.”

The Fourth Elder said warmly to Lu Changsheng.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng looked at the Fourth Elder in front of him with a sincere smile, nodded, and said, “Yes, Grandma.”

“Changsheng, do you recognize these three talismans?”

The Fourth Elder pointed to the three talismans in the brocade box and asked.