So upon witnessing the situation with the Endless Guileful Head, she was immensely alarmed and couldn’t help but speculate more about Lu Changsheng’s previous life.
Originally, from their years of interactions, she felt that Lu Changsheng surely belonged to the righteous great powers reincarnated for a new phase of cultivation.
But at this moment, she believed that Lu Changsheng’s former life was probably one of both righteous and demonic cultivation, an existence that was both upright and evil.
Definitely not some purely righteous path!
Lu Changsheng, of course, had no idea about Hong Lian’s speculations.
However, Ling Zixiao’s attitude was similar to that of Lu Miaoge, in the sense that demonic methods could be used, but caution was still needed.
With that in mind, Lu Changsheng planned to keep any demonic-oriented rewards he would receive in the future as hidden as possible.
Otherwise, having a bunch of demonic rewards at home really wouldn’t look too good.
“Ping’an, how is your progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art?”
One day, Lu Changsheng found his son Lu Ping’an and came to check on his Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.
“Dad…”
Lu Ping’an immediately spoke up, explaining his current cultivation situation.
“Mmm, not bad.”
After inspecting, Lu Changsheng had a general understanding of his son’s level.
The compatibility with the cultivation technique was average, and the pace of cultivation was also average.
But the key was stability.
Steady, methodical practice, without any major issues.
“Come, refine this magical treasure and then condense it into your body!”
Lu Changsheng took out the Black Great Axe belonging to Xiahou Wuwo from his Storage Bag.
Although all three magical treasures were of inferior grade, this Black Great Axe was considered the best.
Therefore, Lu Changsheng handed it directly to his eldest son for cultivation.
“Huh? A magical treasure? To condense it into my body?”
Lu Ping’an was startled upon hearing this, as if he had misheard.
Then, looking at the Black Great Axe in front of him, he was utterly confused and didn’t understand what was going on.
“This is a magical treasure?”
Lu Ping’an looked at the magical treasure before him, utterly baffled.
Previously, when Lu Changsheng had given him a badly damaged Black Dragon Magical Bead, it had already shocked and confused him.
Now, to suddenly produce a seemingly undamaged magical treasure indeed left him at a loss for words.
Aren’t magical treasures supposed to be items that only Nascent Soul Immortals can utilize, according to the legends?
He was just a minor Qi Refinement cultivator; how could he possess the moral character or capability to use a magical treasure for cultivation?
Moreover, his father had already astounded him by producing damaged magical treasures before, so how could he now possess a complete magical treasure?
“Indeed, this is a magical treasure.”
Seeing his son’s baffled, inexperienced look, Lu Changsheng explained, “Your father has had a little bit of fortune and just happened to acquire a few magical treasures.” ṟÁN𝔬ᛒЕš
“Now that you’ve grasped the basics of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, you can attempt to refine this magical treasure and integrate it into your body.”
“Doing so will greatly expedite your progress with the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art.”
Lu Changsheng said aloud.
“A little bit of fortune? Just happened to obtain a few magical treasures?”
Lu Ping’an was totally bewildered, extremely bewildered.
He was no longer the youth who had only a rudimentary understanding of the Cultivation World.
He clearly understood what a magical treasure signified.
But now, these were being described as just a ‘little bit of fortune’ by his father?
Then what constituted a great fortune?
“Dad, wouldn’t this be too wasteful…”
Lu Ping’an came back to his senses and scratched his head, feeling a little reluctant.
He thought that selling such a magical treasure for Spirit Stones or Spiritual Materials would clearly be more valuable.
“If I told you to cultivate, then cultivate, what’s with all the nonsense?”
“Aren’t you always keen on going out for training? Once you’ve integrated this magical treasure into your body and mastered the ‘Baogu Method’, which can nurture the Treasure Bones, I will let you go out.”
Lu Changsheng spoke to his son.
Although Lu Ping’an possessed a Fifth Grade Spiritual Root, his pace of cultivation was average because he started cultivating late, was sent to the secular world during his childhood, had not been fortified with Elixir Medicines to establish his foundation, and was pursuing Magical Dual Cultivation.
His current Cultivation Level was at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement.
However, Lu Changsheng knew that his son also harbored a desire to head out.
Or rather, his son might still be dwelling on that young girl from his past.
As for how to appraise his son’s dedication to pure love, Lu Changsheng didn’t really know what to say and could only let it be.
“Thanks, Dad.”
Lu Ping’an smiled, picking up the Black Great Axe to inspect and trying to channel his Spiritual Power into it.
However, the Spiritual Power entering the magical treasure was like a bucket of water being poured into the sea, without the slightest reaction.
Yet, through the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, he could affirm that it truly was a magical treasure!
“Dad, I feel it might be better to sell this magical treasure; using it for cultivation seems a bit of a waste.”
Lu Ping’an hesitated, looking at the magical treasure.
He felt his father was showing him a bit too much favoritism.
Between gifting him a Spiritual Root and now a magical treasure for cultivation, he truly felt a weighty sense of responsibility.
He thought it might be better to sell the magical treasure and convert it into cultivation resources to distribute within the family.
“Ping’an, you should know that a man is not guilty for bearing jade, but he incurs guilt by possessing it.”
“With treasures like magical treasures, once they’re sold, they would invite trouble to our family.”
“Therefore, the best approach is to use them for cultivation, to realize their value.”
Lu Changsheng’s words to his son were filled with a mix of helplessness and pride.
He continued: “Furthermore, by utilizing this magical treasure to enhance your strength, you’ll be able to contribute back to the family in the future, so there’s no such thing as waste.”
“Yes, Dad.”
Lu Ping’an pursed his lips and spoke in a firm tone.
He felt a heavy sense of responsibility.
“Alright, start refining it; your father will watch over you.”
Lu Changsheng spoke up.
“Okay.”
Lu Ping’an nodded and began to channel his Mental Spirit and Spiritual Power like an invisible fire, beginning to refine the Black Great Axe before him.
Lu Changsheng watched by the side.
He would let his son refine it on his own each day, as long as there were no issues with his technique, and notify himself when ready to integrate it into his body.