"Have you heard? Lu Miaoyang has been put under house arrest."

"What happened? Tell me in detail."

"It's about his conflict with Lu Changsheng!"

"I heard that Lu Changsheng beat up Lu Miaoyang, and then Miaoyang went to the ancestral hall to cause a scene, which ended up bringing out the Patriarch."

"Wow, even the Patriarch got involved!"

"I never thought Brother Changsheng, who always seems so gentle, would actually beat up Brother Miaoyang!"

"Yeah, I thought he would just try to make peace."

"Even nice people have their limits. After all, who could tolerate Lu Miaoyang's behavior?"

"Indeed, I bet Lu Miaoyang pushed his luck too far."

"He deserved it. It's about time someone stood up to him!"

"But Lu Changsheng must have been punished by the family as well, right? How did they handle it?"

"I'm not sure, but I heard he was fined a lot of spirit stones."

"Poor guy, it was such an unjust disaster!"

The next day, the incident between Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyang was a hot topic among many Lu family members in the Azure Bamboo Valley.

After all, this matter had caused quite a stir in the past few days, drawing a lot of attention.

Now that the family had made a judgment, it naturally became the subject of much discussion and gossip.

Meanwhile.

In a manor within the Azure Bamboo Valley.

"Patriarch, take care."

Lu Changsheng saw Lu Yuanding off, letting out a sigh of relief.

Lu Yuanding had come by for two reasons: to reassure him and to ensure he didn’t feel wronged or hold any resentment over the previous day's judgment.

Although the fine of spirit stones had been fully paid by the Fourth Elder on Lu Changsheng's behalf, it was still a punishment.

Secondly, Lu Yuanding had come to discuss the new benefits and treatment due to Lu Changsheng becoming a top-grade talisman master, a fact he learned from the Fourth Elder.

Since the Fourth Elder had already confirmed it, there was no need for further verification.

Thus, Lu Yuanding directly informed Lu Changsheng of the new benefits.

His monthly allowance increased from ten spirit stones to thirty.

His monthly supply of twenty pounds of jade bamboo rice was increased to fifty pounds.

Moreover, the task of making talismans was increased from earning ten spirit stones to thirty.

Additionally, any excess talismans produced would still be purchased by the Lu family at the original price.

However, instead of paying extra talismans with spirit stones, the family would now use contribution points.

These points could be exchanged for spirit stones or used to acquire elixirs and rare treasures from the Lu family's treasure house at prices two to three tenths cheaper than the market rate.

This was a welfare measure for family members.

Despite these improved benefits, Lu Changsheng didn't feel much about it.

Mainly because his spending habits had changed.

Previously, after defeating a group of robbers, he had gained wealth worth tens of thousands of spirit stones.

He had spent several thousand spirit stones casually.

Now, the idea of dozens of spirit stones a month didn't seem significant.

"Sigh, I remember when I first came to the Lu family, I only got two spirit stones a month."

"I had to budget carefully for spiritual rice and vegetables every month. Now, facing dozens of spirit stones, I find it hard to care."

Lu Changsheng shook his head, sighing.

He recalled the days when he had to split a single spirit stone into two parts to spend.

"Sudden wealth is rare; steady, long-term growth is the way to go."

"After all, where would all this large windfall come from?"

Lu Changsheng adjusted his mindset slightly, reminding himself.

After living in Azure Bamboo Valley for three days.

Lu Changsheng bid farewell to his wife and concubines and rode an Iron Feather Eagle back to the Jiulong Market.

Initially, he had planned to stay home longer.

But the talisman shop needed his attention.

In a couple of days, it would be time for the regular inventory check.

However, he had spoken with the Fourth Elder, asking if Lu Miaoge could help manage the shop so he could rest at home for a while.

The reason was simple.

When he first went to Jiulong Market, it was partly out of obligation.

And partly to sell his talismans and buy materials for the Hundred Refined Treasure Body Technique, as well as to court the "fairy."

But now, those tasks were mostly completed, allowing him to take a break.

There was no need to stay in the market continuously.

He planned to spend more time at Azure Bamboo Valley, accompanying his wife and children.

Because next year, he intended to send his children, including Lu Ping'an, to the secular world.

Now he would take a break and spend more time with his children at home.

The Fourth Elder agreed, saying that in two months, Lu Miaoge would come to replace Lu Changsheng.

He would then stay at home and spend more time with his family.

If possible, he could alternate with Lu Miaoge in managing the talisman shop.

This would make things easier for both of them.

Two days later.

An Iron Feather Eagle landed outside Jiulong Market.

Lu Changsheng entered the market and headed towards the talisman shop.

"Hmm? It's him!"

"What a coincidence to meet him here."

At this moment, a delicate-looking girl in a purple dress saw Lu Changsheng on the bustling street and was slightly taken aback. Then, she smiled.

The girl pretended to be wandering around while closely following Lu Changsheng.

After following him for a while, she saw Lu Changsheng enter a talisman shop.

She looked up at the shop sign.

"Azure Bamboo Lu Family Talisman Shop."

Then, she smiled and walked inside.

A moment later, she came out, still smiling.

"The owner of the Azure Bamboo Lu Family Talisman Shop."

"He's a member of the Azure Bamboo Lu family?"

"How could a disciple of a Foundation Establishment family carry a talisman treasure and so many talismans with him?"

The girl frowned slightly, pondering.

"This person must have a significant secret, a great fortune."

"Otherwise, how could an ordinary disciple of a Foundation Establishment family possess a talisman treasure and so many talismans?"

"No wonder he wasn't tempted when I invited him to explore the cave mansion."

The girl in the purple dress muttered to herself.

"As long as I wait a little longer, the Love Locking Gu will recover enough energy to be used again."

"He has a talisman treasure, so many talismans, and even took two Foundation Establishment spiritual items from me, not to mention the wealth of the Five Fiends of the Kou family. He definitely deserves to be the target of the Love Locking Gu."

"Since that's the case, I'll stay in this market for a while. Once the Love Locking Gu recovers, he'll be my first target."

"Once bitten by the Love Locking Gu, he'll develop an uncontrollable love for me."

"At that point, all his wealth and secrets will be mine!"

The girl smiled, her once simple face now exuding an enigmatic charm.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng was unaware that he had become a target. After returning to the talisman shop and discussing recent events with the manager, Zhang Shan, he went to the third floor to check the storage and talisman rooms.

He wanted to ensure there were no traces left from his previous puppet-making and second-level talisman drawing. After all, he planned to return home to spend time with his family soon and hand the shop over to Lu Miaoge.

Although he had been careful, he needed to double-check to avoid any issues.

After confirming everything was in order, Lu Changsheng felt relieved.

He then took out his talisman tools and began drawing talismans.

A month later.

Inside the talisman shop, Lu Changsheng was diligently drawing talismans when he heard a familiar system prompt.

【Congratulations to the host for reaching fifty offspring, earning a designated draw.】

The reward for having fifty children had arrived as expected, and Lu Changsheng wasn't surprised.

"A designated draw?"

Seeing this term, Lu Changsheng paused, puzzled. But soon, he understood what it meant.

The prize wheel had seven sections: techniques, skills, spirit pets, elixirs, magical treasures, treasures, and others.

Previously, the draws were random, landing on any of these sections. But with a designated draw, he could choose a specific section for the draw.

"A designated draw allows me to choose which section to draw from?"

Lu Changsheng's interest was piqued. He thought to himself, "System, I want to draw!"

The familiar prize wheel appeared before him.

"Should I choose a technique or a magical treasure?"

After multiple draws, he was familiar with all seven sections. While each section had a wide range of possibilities, he currently preferred techniques or magical treasures.

He needed a main cultivation technique, as he had long been dissatisfied with the Huoyuan Technique. He had been hoping for a decent Qi Refinement technique for years.

However, even with the ability to specify a category, the randomness within that category remained. Choosing a technique could yield anything from an auxiliary technique to a body refining technique, making the result uncertain.

On the other hand, choosing a magical treasure seemed safer. A magical treasure could support his cultivation of the Hundred Refined Treasure Body Technique.

"Magical treasures are stable, but I already have the Black Dragon Orb. Another magical treasure might not provide much additional benefit."

After some thought, Lu Changsheng decided to take a risk and choose a technique. He was fed up with the slow progress of the Huoyuan Technique and hoped for a technique that would allow him to advance more quickly.

"System, I choose to draw from the techniques section!"

Immediately, the prize wheel changed, focusing solely on the techniques section. Various technique icons flashed rapidly.

Lu Changsheng saw a variety of techniques pass by:

《Zhou Tian Star Technique》

《True Saint Technique of Brahma Demons》

《Feathered Ascension Technique》

《Great Nurturing Demon Technique》

《Thirty-Six Mud Water Techniques》

"Wow, there's a technique for everything."

"What if I get a demonic technique? Should I practice it or not?"

He watched the wheel intently, considering the possibilities.

Finally, the wheel stopped, revealing a jade scroll adorned with seven swords. A system prompt followed.

【Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.】

【The reward has been placed in the system space, ready for viewing at any time.】

"The Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries?"

"The system finally gave me something good!"

Lu Changsheng felt a surge of joy. The word "sword sutra" suggested it was a Qi Refinement technique, exactly what he needed.

Qi Refinement techniques varied widely. Some were basic and balanced like the Huoyuan Technique, others focused on health like wood-based techniques, or on alchemy and tool refining with wood-fire combinations.

Alternatively, there are poison techniques, demonic techniques, all of which fall under the category of Qi Refinement techniques.

Given that this technique had the word "sword" in its title, Lu Changsheng knew it was a sword cultivation technique.

From what he understood, sword cultivation techniques generally emphasized combat and killing.

Without hesitating, he checked the specifics of the technique in his system space.

Technique: Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries

Grade: Orthodox

Description: The ultimate skill of the Seven Luminaries Sword Sect. It harnesses the spiritual energy of the seven luminaries to condense seven luminary sword qi, forge seven luminary heart lamps, and form the seven luminary sword array!

"An orthodox-grade technique, this is excellent! This is a jackpot!"

Lu Changsheng felt a surge of excitement upon reading the information about the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.

Although the description was brief and didn’t reveal much, the fact that it was an orthodox-grade technique was enough to make Lu Changsheng feel satisfied.

Having previously experienced the Hundred Refinements Body Technique, he had some understanding of what an orthodox-grade technique entailed.

Orthodox techniques were grand and majestic.

No matter what, it was infinitely superior to the trashy Huoyuan Technique he had been using.

Moreover, he wouldn’t have to worry about the lack of follow-up techniques in the Foundation Establishment stage.

His current technique, Huoyuan Technique, could only be cultivated to the peak of Qi Refinement with no further advancement.

"System, commence inheritance!"

Without further thought, Lu Changsheng activated the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.

Instantly, the cultivation method, related content, and all the essentials of the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries flooded into his mind, like a sudden enlightenment.

Lu Changsheng sat quietly, immersing himself in understanding this profound sword sutra.

After a long time, he opened his eyes, beaming with joy.

"Excellent! This Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries truly lives up to its name!"

"Indeed, anything produced by the system is top-notch!"

In the brief time since the system's transmission, Lu Changsheng had thoroughly comprehended the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.

The sutra consisted of five levels, corresponding to the Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and Divine Transformation stages.

This meant that the technique could be cultivated all the way to the Divine Transformation stage.

Similar to the Hundred Refinements Body Technique, this sutra not only provided methods for absorbing spiritual energy but also included various techniques and attributes for each level.

For instance, the first level for Qi Refinement included three supporting techniques: Seven Luminary Sword Beam, Seven Luminary Sword Shield, and Seven Luminary Sword Escape.

These techniques covered offense, defense, and evasion.

Moreover, the Seven Luminary Sword Qi had the unique property of purging alchemical toxins.

Almost all cultivators took pills to aid their cultivation, but these pills often contained toxins that could cause harm over time.

Even if not directly harmful, frequent use of pills like the Yellow Dragon Pill could lead to resistance, reducing their effectiveness.

This was why, despite having the resources to buy pills, Lu Changsheng was cautious about overusing them due to the risk of alchemical toxins.

But now, with the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries, he could use pills without worrying about toxins.

However, purging these toxins wasn’t simple; it required time and effort, and during the process, the body had to endure the pain of being refined by sword qi.

"But this pain is nothing compared to the benefit of using pills without side effects!"

Lu Changsheng’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

With the ability to use pills freely, his cultivation speed would significantly increase.

Originally, he expected to take six or seven more years to break through to the eighth level of Qi Refinement.

Now, with unrestricted pill usage, the time needed for this breakthrough would be greatly reduced.

Additionally, each level of the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries included unique techniques and attributes.

The second level introduced the Seven Luminary Heart Lamps.

The third level brought the Seven Luminary Star Swords and the Seven Luminary Sword Array.

These features were extremely powerful!

What delighted Lu Changsheng even more was that the sutra could be divided into multiple sub-techniques.

These could be separated into:

Sun Luminary Sword Art

Moon Luminary Sword Art

Gold Luminary Sword Art

Wood Luminary Sword Art

Water Luminary Sword Art

Fire Luminary Sword Art

Earth Luminary Sword Art

Sun-Moon Dual Luminary Life-Death Sword Chapter

Five Luminary Star Annihilation Sword Manual

The reason was simple: orthodox-grade techniques were extremely difficult to cultivate and comprehend. Only the most talented individuals could successfully master the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.

To make it more accessible for most disciples, the Seven Luminaries Sword Sect lowered the difficulty by splitting it into multiple techniques.

Disciples could then choose based on their spiritual root attributes and technique preferences.

"Orthodox-grade techniques are challenging to understand and cultivate."

"If it weren't for the system’s inheritance, mastering it on my own would have been nearly impossible."

"Even if I pass this technique on to my children in the future, they would find it difficult to comprehend and cultivate."

"But the sub-techniques like the Sun Luminary Sword Art are exquisite-grade, making them much easier to learn."

"If any of my children are exceptionally talented, they can start with the Sun-Moon Dual Luminary Life-Death Sword Chapter."

Lu Changsheng sighed in relief.

This was a major advantage of the Great Free Sword Sutra of the Seven Luminaries.

It not only solved his own cultivation technique problem but also addressed potential future issues for his children.

Although it would be a while before his children started cultivating, he now had one less thing to worry about.