Chapter 75: Treasure Bone Technique, Your Maid Has Arrived!

Lu Changsheng noticed Lu Miaoge’s subtle actions..

He sniffed lightly.

Immediately, he caught a faint scent of sandalwood and feminine fragrance from himself.

It was left from his discussion with Feng Jiuniang at the White Jade Tower.

“Could the Young Miss think I went to a brothel?”

Seeing Lu Miaoge’s calm and ethereallexpression, Lu Changsheng felt a slight pause in his heart.

He even felt a bit guilty.

But then he remembered that he only went to the White Jade Tower to buy a maid, not to visit a brothel, so why feel guilty?

“Sister Miaoge, I just stopped by the White Jade Tower on the way back, thinking of buying a maid, so I checked it out.”

“By the way, is this White Jade Tower reliable?”

Lu Changsheng casually brought up a topic, also to explain the fragrance on himself.

As for buying a maid, he had no intention of hiding it.

After all, it’s not something shameful, nothing to keep secret.

When the maid arrives, he’ll bring her back and keep her by his side. Better to mention it to Lu Miaoge now..

“White Jade Tower?”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge was slightly startlld, also hearing a bit of explanation in Lu Changsheng’s words.

She replied softly, “The White Jade Tower is present in many markets across the Jiang Kingdom and is said to have a good reputation.”

“I heard that the White Jade Tower has influence not only in the Jiang Kingdom but in many countries within the Southern Wilderness cultivation world, backed by a Nascent Soul True Lord!”

Lu Miaoge explained..

“Other countries too, with a Nascent Soul True Lord?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He often read books, naturally knowing this world was vast.

The Jiang Kingdom was just a small part.

This region was called the ‘Southern Wilderness’.

There were hundreds of countries like the Jiang Kingdom in the Southern Wilderness.

The Jiang Kingdom had only one Nascent Soul True Lord, ranking it in the middle among these countries.

However, being able to establish influence in multiple countries, the White Jade Tower was definitely not simple.

Probably more than one Nascent Soul True Lord supporting it.

It makes sense, without some power, they wouldn’t dare engage in such business.

“Changsheng, for us cultivators, our cultivation level is fundamental.”

“Your Spirit Root talent might be average, but you have exceptional talent in Talisman Making.”

“If you can become a Second-Tier Talisman Master, you might have a chance to reach Foundation Establishment in the future.”

Lu Miaoge softly advised..

After spending so much time together, she could see that Lu Changsheng wasn’t the type to indulge solely in women’s company.

He was quite motivated himself.

Marrying and having concubines was due to his poor Spirit Root, knowing his path to immortality was hopeless.

So, through family and bloodline, he could continue his quest for immortality.

“Sister Miaoge, I understand.”

Lu Changsheng appreciated Lu Miaoge’s good intentions aad didn’t argue back.

After all, what Lu Miaoge said was true..

In this world of cultivation, only cultivation level and power are fundamental!

Family legacy, bloodline, leaving one’s name in history are all lesser compared to one’s own cultivation level and longevity!

“Isn’t marrying, having concubines, and having offspring just for becoming an ancestor, living long, and becoming history!”

Lu Changsheng’s gaze was profound, firm in his determination.

Seeing the firmness in Lu Changsheng’s eyes, Lu Miaoge thought he realizeddher words.

She couldn’t help but smile.

She had a favorable impression of Lu Changsheng.

A young man from a mundane farming family with only a Ninth-Tier Spirit Root, rejected by the Spirit Sect, he sought immortality by becoming a son-in-law to the Lu Family.

Using Talisman Making, he rose step by step, reaching his current position as a son-in-law.

In her opinion, he had already surpassed many.

After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng went to the lounge.

Now, this lounge on the third floor had become his room.

In the lounge, Lu Changsheng took out the ‘Magic Artifact Fragment’ he bought in the market.

“I wonder if this is a Magic Artifact Fragment.”

“If it is, then I’ve really profited!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the uneven black iron piece in his hand, murmuring to himself.

Without more thought, he began using the refinement method of the Hundred Refined Body Technique to try refining the black iron piece.

If successful, it would prove the iron piece was indeed a Magic Artifact Fragment, usable for cultivating the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

“Hah!”

Lu Changsheng’s spiritual power surged like a flame, starting to refine the black iron piece.

Under the refining of the spiritual flame, the black iron piece glowed with a faint black light.

Thus, time passed bit by bit.

Eventually, Lu Changsheng exhausted his spiritual power, exhaling deeply.

“This black iron sheet is indeed a Magic Artifact Fragment!”

“Though all the restrictions are damaged, it has no special effects, likely a fragment of a large magic Artifact.”

“Even so, refining it into my body will speed up my progress in the Hundred Refined Body Technique!”

Looking at the black iron piece, a tired but joyous expression appeared on Lu Changsheng’s face.

Through his earlier refinement, he confirmed it was a Magic Artifact Fragment, albeit a very damaged one.

It had no restriction effects left, just durable material.

Even so, as a Fourth Layer Qi Refining weakling, fully refining and integrating it into his body wouldn’t be easy.

Estimating, it would take over half a month to complete the process.

Lu Changsheng took out Emerald Bamboo Wine, took a sip, then grabbed a Spirit Stone to restore his spiritual power.

Continuing to cultivate until dusk, Lu Miaoge knocked on the doorr prompting him to leave the room.

Leaving the Spirit Talisman shop with Lu Miaoge, they returned to tte Lu Family mansion in the Eastern District.

In the days that followed, Lu Changsheng focused on talisman-making, cultivation, and refining the black iron piece.

His life became a routine between the Lu Family mansion and Spirit Talisman shop.

Whenever something at the shop required the owner’s attention, Lu Miaoge would inform Lu Chaagsheng about it, letting him handle the situation.

During this period, Lu Miaocheng also visited Lu Changsheng several times.

Inviting him for reading and tea.

But Lu Changsheng declined.

Mostly because Lu Miaoge advised him to avoii too much contact with Lu Miaocheng.

Additionally, he instinctively resisted such places.

A few maids or concubines for himself were more appealing.

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

At Jiulong Market, on the third floor of the Spirit Talisman shop.

In the lounge, Lu Changsheng looked at the black iron piece hovering in front of him with joy in his eyes.

After more than half a month of refinement, the Magic Artifact Fragment was finally ready to be integrated into his body.

“Condense!”

Lu Changsheng exposed his chest, displaying his muscular curves.

He formed a spell with his hand, pointing at the black iron piece.

The iron piece slowly entered his chest, merging bit by bit.

The Hundred Refined Body Technique can refine the entire body into a supreme magic Artifact, or parts can be refined gradually.

Thus, the refining method can integrate a magic Artifact into different parts of the body.

According to the method, there are seven parts of the body for integration.

These include the skull, chest bone, spine, and limbs.

Among them, the limbs are more about individual part refinement.

Refining the skull, chest bone, and spine involves the whole body.

But refining these three parts carries more risk.

Especially the skull, as it involves the brain, extremely dangerous, and a mistake could harm oneself.

Luckily, Lu Changsheng had fully mastered the Hundred Refined Body Technique and was confident about integrating into the chest bone.

Finally.

The black iron piece fully entered Lu Changsheng’s chest, merging with his chest bone.

Now, his chest displayed a bumpy black iron-shaped pattern, faintly visible.

“So ugly!”

Lu Changsheng observed the pattern on his chest, resembling a birthmark tattoo, and sneered with disgust.

“But ugly is bearable, if it aids cultivation.”

“With the aid of this Magic Artifact Fragment, I might perfect the Hundred Refined Body Technique in just three to four months!”

Lu Changsheng quietly sensed the effects brought by the Magic Artifact Fragment.

The Hundred Refined Body Technique, now like the Immortal Grace Technique after Foundation Establishment with Five Element materials, could nourish his whole body.

“This Magic Artifact Fragment won’t support me for too long, at most a year.”

“But a year is enough. I might even draw a magic Artifact from the system!”

“If I get a magic Artifact to refine into my body, it’ll boost my progress in the Hundred Refined Body Technique!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes gleamed, murmuring to himself.

“Once I master the Hundred Refined Body Technique, I can also cultivate the ‘Treasure Bone Technique’.”

“By using the magic Artifact’s power to nourish my chest bone, hand bone, leg bone, spine, and skull, turning them into Treasure Bones!”

“Once my Treasure Bones form, like Talisman Treasures, even in the Qi Refining stage, I can utilize some magic Artifact powers!”

Lu Changsheng licked his lips with anticipation.

The Hundred Refined Body Technique, as an orthodox-level technique, was naturally profound and mysterious.

Not only with cultivation methods but also methods like refining magic Artifacts and the Treasure Bone Technique.

With the Magic Artifact Fragment’s refinement complete, Lu Changsheng noticed it was still early and that he hadn’t been to Southwest Street in over half a month.

He informed Lu Miaoge he’d be going out..

Lu Miaoge didn’t question or ay much about it.

After leaving, Lu Changsheng, as before, disguised himself, visited three Spirit Talisman shops, and sold over a hundred lower-Tier talismans and more than thirty medium-Tier talismans, earning 259 Spirit Stones.

After each round, he found a different inn to change his appearance.

He routinely checked if anyone was tracking him.

Under the purification talisman’s effect, he had no issues.

But among the Spirit Stones he received, one emitted wisps of black smoke.

“Even selling a few talismans, I’m being tracked?”

“Little Talisman Hall, I’ll remember you!”

Seeing the black smoke, Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed.

He didn’t expect selling just a few dozen talismans would get him noticed.

“It might be because I’ve sold talismans at Little Talisman Hall before, and they caught on this time.”

Lu Changsheng speculated.

After all, his disguising skills weren’t very advanced.

In Jiulong Market, people earning a living had their own methods, detecting nuances wasn’t surprising.

“Looks like I need to lay low for a while.”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly, taking out another high-quality purification talisman.

He purified himself, his Storage Bag, and Spirit Stones to ensure no issues.

Convinced there were no problems, Lu Changsheng sighed in relief.

He planned to refrain from selling talismans for a month or two.

Otherwise, he might be targeted by other keen individuals.

The books he read weren’t for nothing, knowing the cultivation world had myriad rare techniques and methods.

Some could even detect Spirit Stones or spiritual herbs on others using spirit beasts and secret techniques.

Sometimes, one could be targeted out of nowhere.

Although Jiulong Market had good security, someone might see his low cultivation and wealth, taking the risk.

Lu Changsheng, after changing disguises, switched inns again before returning to the Spirit Talisman shop.

He then took a mid-Tier Artifact talisman pen from the Spirit Talisman shop for the cost price of 139 Spirit Stones.

He also bought two stacks of top-grade talisman paper and premium spiritual ink, one each of excellent and top quality.

He planned to use these for drawing high-Tier talismans.

Zhang Shan didn’t comment much on this.

After all, it was normal for his employer to buy things at cost.

Lu Miaoge also didn’t ask mucc seeing Lu Changsheng buy a mid-Tier Artifact talisman pen.

For a Talisman Master, getting a better talisman pen is quite normal.

She reminded him that he didn’t yet need top-grade talisman paper and spiritual ink.

Using top-grade materials for medium-Tier talismans was too wasteful.

Lu Changsheng just said he was curious to experience the difference with higher-grade paper.

He thought to himself that he’d have to buy talisman paper and spiritual ink elsewhere.

As night fell.

Lu Changsheng left work with Lu Miaoge, returning to the LL Family mansion.

Previously, Lu Changsheng wondered if being seen with Lu Miaoge daily would attracttattention from her admirers.

But he found he worried for nothing.

In the past half a month, many young men approached Lu Miaoge, trying to be friennly, even visiting the store for her.

But they all maintained a certain decorum.

And knowing his identity, they didn’t view him as a rival, nor did they mock him. In fact, they were quite polite.

Back at the mansion, he encountered the Second Young Miss.

Facing Lu Changsheng, the Second Young Miss simply snorted coldly, looking displeased.

Lu Changsheng just smiled, finding this Second Young Miss rather adorable.

He thought, “Someday, I’ll make you snort all you want.”

After a simple meal, Lu Changsheng returned to his room.

On the way, he saw Lu Miaocheng moving unsteadily, massaging his waist.

The latter patted his shoulder, saying, “Changsheng, you were right. Such places should be avoided. We cultivators should focus on cultivation and self-improvement.”

Lu Changsheng: “.”

If he remembered correctly, Lu Miaocheng said something similar three days ago.

It hadn’t even been a few days since.

Just acting high-minded after the fact, right after pulling up his pants.

Shaking his head slightly, Lu Changsheng returned to his room, taking out the Artifact talisman pen, top-grade talisman paper, and top-grade spiritual ink he bought today.

Preparing to draw a few lifesaving high-Tier talismans.

Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, sipping a mouthful.

He took a deep breath, calming his mind, and picked up the Artifact talisman pen, beginning to draw a high-Tier talisman—the Thunder Summoning Talisman.

Even with his Second-stage talisman crafting skills, given his cultivation level, drawing such high-Tier talismans required serious effort.

Dipping the pen tip in spiritual ink emitted a faint glow.

Lu Changsheng, with a serious expression, began drawing the talisman.

The process was neither too fast nor too slow, each stroke smooth and fluid, displaying an artistic beauty.

If the Fourth Elder were here, seeing Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Making Technique, she’d likely be stunned, unable to believe her eyes.

Even she couldn’t draw a Thunder Summoning Talisman as smoothly as Lu Changsheng.

Eventually.

With a flick of the pen, spiritual light surged from the pen tip, enveloping the entire talisman paper in a momentary thunderous glow.

However, the glow quickly dimmed, disappearing.

A First-grade high-Tier talisman, Thunder Summoning Talisman, was complete!

“Phew!”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, showing fatigue as he sat down.

“Indeed, with a mid-Tier Artifact talisman pen and top-grade materials, high-Tier talismans are no longer a problem for me.”

“The only issue is the excessive spiritual energy consumption, nearly draining me with one talisman.”

He looked at the Thunder Summoning Talisman on the table, murmuring to himself, excitement in his eyes.

Excluding pen wear, the cost of a high-Tier talisman with top-grade materials was six Spirit Stones.

Yet, a Thunder Summoning Talisman could sell for forty to fifty Spirit Stones!

Offering a stable seven to eight times return.

Having several high-Tier talismans gave him a sense of security.

After storing the Thunder Summoning Talisman in his Storage Bag, Lu Changsheng prepared to rest.

In the blink of an eye, another three days passed.

A servant came to the Spirit Talisman shop.

Saying the maid Lu Changsheng bought at the White Jade Tower had arrived.

With nothing urgent, Lu Changsheng went with the servant to the White Jade Tower.

“Mr. Li, thank you for your patience.”

Arriving on the second floor, Lu Changsheng immediately saw Feng Jiuniang, who had previously received him.

She was dressed as before.

She wore a black phoenix bird gauze dress with slits on the sides, revealing slender legs clad in black silk, her feet in slender heel black phoenix bird golden high heels, exuding irresistible seduction.

“It’s fine, it’s only been a little over twenty days. I’m not in a hurry.”

Lu Changsheng replied, glancing at her alluring silk legs under the skirt.

At the skirt’s edge, hints of fair skin and lace could be seen.

Soon, a woman in a red dress brought over a young woman in a yellow dress.

Lu Changsheng’s eyes quickly focused on the young woman in yellow.

She looked eighteen or nineteen, with fair skin and a graceful figure. Her thick black hair was casually styled, draping behind her.

She wore a pale yellow long dress, its neckline low, revealing her elegant neck’s fair skin. While only modestly exposed, it drew attention.

Yet, her pretty oval face bore no smile, her tightly drawn eyebrows holding sorrow, her eyes lifeless and vacant.

“Mr. Li, this is the maid you purchased, Shao Yuyao.”

Feng Jiuniang introduced with a charming smile, then addressed Shao Yuyao, “Yuyao, greet Mr. Li!”

Her voice was still tender and seductive, but carried undeniable authority.

Finally, the young woman in yellow lowered her eyes slightly, bowing to Lu Changsheng and said, “Yuyao greets Mr. Li.”

Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, her lifeless eyes gained a bit more vitality.

After all, with her family destroyed and being sold to the White Jade Tower, she knew her fate.

Either sold as a cauldron, drained to death.

Or bought as a tool for childbirth.

A few were bought purely to serve as maids.

Seeing her purchaser was a young handsome man, she felt slightly relieved.

Thinking her luck wasn’t too bad, her fate wasn’t so tragic.

Even if destined as a cauldron or childbirth tool, who wouldn’t want someone good-looking?

“Mr. Li, are you satisfied?”

Feng Jiuniang gestured to Lu Changsheng as she spoke.

According to the Spirit Contract, if the purchased maid did not match earlier information, the buyer could voice concerns.

Even reject the maid.

Depending on the situation, a deposit could be deducted.