Chapter 65: The Gift!_1

Before long, more than half a month had passed.

One day, the steward from the Fourth Elder’s residence came and requested Lu Changsheng’s presence.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately followed the steward to the Fourth Elder’s dwelling.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw the Fourth Elder talking with Lu Miaoge about something.

He approached, and with a slight bow, said, “Grandmother, Sister Miaoge.”

Having studied talisman making under the Fourth Elder for so long, his manner of addressing Lu Miaoge had also changed, becoming much more intimate.

However, this intimacy was not the kind he desired.

“Changsheng, you are here.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng arrive, the Fourth Elder smiled and nodded, saying, “I have already discussed with Miaoge the matter of you accompanying her to manage the Spiritual Talisman Shop in the Nine Dragons Market.”

“You will follow Miaoge’s arrangements when the time comes. She will also be in the Nine Dragons Market for the next period, so you should ask her for advice often.”

So said the Fourth Elder.

“Yes, Grandmother.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and turning towards Lu Miaoge, bowed again, “I’ll be relying on Sister Miaoge from now on.”

“It’s no trouble.”

Lu Miaoge gently shook her head, her voice always soft-spoken and gentle as water.

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

The Fourth Elder said to Lu Changsheng.

In the midst of her words, she took out three brocade boxes of different sizes from her storage bag and placed them on the table.

“Hmm? Thank you, Grandmother.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes brightened upon hearing this, curious about the Fourth Elder’s gifts.

His grandmother was an elder of the Lu Family, a top-level talisman master of the first grade—her gifts would certainly be generous.

“Open them and see.”

The Fourth Elder said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaoge also looked on curiously, wondering what gifts her great-aunt had prepared for Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng opened the first long-shaped brocade box.

Inside lay a three-foot-long sword in a green scabbard, with a tassel of green threads.

“This magical sword is named Green-Face, and it is a middle-grade magic artifact.”

“However, it contains a trace of green goldstone, making its sharpness far superior to others of its grade and very suitable for you to use now.”

The Fourth Elder introduced.

Lu Changsheng was surprised as he looked at the Green-Face Sword in front of him.

He had not expected his great-aunt to be so generous as to gift a middle-grade magical instrument.

Lower-grade magical instruments typically cost around fifty spirit stones.

Middle-grade magical instruments cost around one hundred and fifty spirit stones.

Although after breaking through to the middle stage of energy refinement, one can employ a middle-grade flying sword,

many cultivators at the late stage of energy refinement cannot afford, or are unwilling to purchase, a middle-grade magical instrument.

Like those three robber cultivators he had killed on Bullhead Mountain,

they had the cultivation levels of the sixth and seventh level of energy refinement, yet they all wielded lower-grade magical instruments.

And this Green-Face Sword was clearly not just an ordinary middle-grade magical instrument.

Its price was likely around two hundred spirit stones.

“Thank you, Grandmother!”

Lu Changsheng expressed his thanks and picked up the magical sword.

It was slightly heavy and cool to the touch; the scabbard was entirely green like jade.

The scabbard bore gold inlaid patterns, and the tassel was gold—clearly decorative additions made afterward.

Magical swords like this one can generally change in size according to one’s will.

Seeing this style of magical sword, he knew that it was not in the same league as the flying sword he had obtained from Bullhead Mountain.

It was clearly a high-end flying sword.

Because with flying swords, the most common feature is sharpness, practicality.

Only high-end flying swords would have effort put into their appearance.

Lu Changsheng pulled the sword from its sheath. The blade was entirely silver-white, but the surface had a faint halo of green gold flowing over it, the cold light flickering.

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

Within the second box lay an exquisite and majestic vestment robe, with the light shimmering over its sky-blue fabric, edged with gold embroidery.

“For managing the shop on this outing, you should dress well to reflect your status.”

“This is a Middle Grade Magical Robe with a total of seven magical array effects: Size Adjustment, Dust Avoidance, Springtime Warmth, Wind Transformation, Concealment, Spirit Concentration, and Body Protection.”

“I won’t go into detail about the first three effects, as they are similar to the ones on your current Qingzhu Robe.”

“Wind Transformation allows fierce winds to be softened into gentle breezes.”

“Grandma has applied for an Iron Feather Eagle from the family for you, so your future travels to and from the Nine Dragons Marketplace will be much more convenient.”

“The Wind Transformation effect of this robe will allow you to ride the Iron Feather Eagle without being affected by strong winds, without the need to expend mana to resist them.”

“Grandma knows you don’t like to show off; the Concealment function allows the robe’s radiance to be contained, making it appear like ordinary clothing and not attracting attention.”

“The Spirit Concentration effect can gather a small scope of concentrated spirit energy, which is somewhat helpful for your cultivation.”

“The Body Protection effect can passively trigger a body-protecting technique when you’re in danger, capable of blocking a single hit from a cultivator at the Seventh Level Energy Refinement.”

The Fourth Elder spoke slowly, introducing the Magical Robe to Lu Changsheng.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s face lit up with surprise.

A Middle Grade Magical Robe!

The robe he was currently wearing was the Qingzhu Robe awarded to him by Lu Yuanding for being the first child born into the Lu Family.

It didn’t even count as a Lower Grade Magical Instrument.

It had only three basic effects: Size Adjustment, Springtime Warmth, and Dust Avoidance.

But this Middle Grade Magical Robe boasted seven effects in total.

Four more than the original, including Spirit Concentration, Wind Transformation, Concealment, and Body Protection.

Especially Body Protection.

The ability to passively trigger a body-protecting technique when in danger, capable of blocking a single hit from a cultivator at the Middle Stage of Energy Refinement, was incredibly delightful to Lu Changsheng.

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

“Thank you, Grandma!”

Lu Changsheng bowed his hands in gratitude once again, his face full of joy.

In this moment, he couldn’t help but feel appreciative of his grandmother’s generous gesture.

A Middle Grade Magical Instrument was worth one hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.

That usually referred to Magical Swords and the like.

The price of a robe would be considerably higher.

This Middle Grade Magical Robe was estimated to be worth two hundred Spirit Stones.

With the Green-Face Sword and this robe, the cost was over four hundred Spirit Stones!

And what’s more, this gift was not just expensive, his grandmother had also put a lot of thought into it, covering every aspect thoroughly.

Lu Changsheng had thought he would be riding a spirit steed to the Nine Dragons Marketplace.

Unexpectedly, the Fourth Elder had secured him a flying mount.

In the Lu Family, flight mounts were also scarce and very rare.

The Fourth Elder smiled, opened the third brocade box, and cheerfully said, “These are a few talismans I’ve drawn myself for you to carry for protection.”

There were a total of three talismans inside.

Lu Changsheng recognized these three talismans at a glance.

Superior Grade Talisman—Thunder Summoning Talisman!

Superior Grade Talisman—Escape Talisman!

Supreme Talisman—Thunder Talisman!

The Thunder Summoning Talisman and the Escape Talisman, both being rather difficult Superior Grade Talismans, could sell for forty to fifty Spirit Stones each if put on the market.

The Supreme Talisman—Thunder Talisman, was even more valuable, worth at least two hundred Spirit Stones!

With the Green-Face Sword, the Middle Grade Magical Robe, and these three talismans, the total value was at least seven hundred Spirit Stones.

Back when Lu Changsheng was on Bullhead Mountain, after killing three Robber Cultivators, his total gains amounted to roughly five hundred Spirit Stones, which was already a considerable fortune.

But at this moment, the Fourth Elder directly presented him with gifts worth over seven hundred Spirit Stones, a truly grand gesture.

“Thank you, Grandma!”

This gift made Lu Changsheng somewhat moved. He bowed and earnestly said.

Indeed, it was because he had value that the Lu Family, and the Fourth Elder before him, treated him so well.

But many things are judged by actions rather than intentions, and at least the kindness of the Fourth Elder before him was genuine.

All this, Lu Changsheng remembered in his heart.

“We’re all family here. There’s no need for thanks when a grandmother gives something to her grandson,” the Fourth Elder said gently to Lu Changsheng.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng looked at the Fourth Elder and showed a sincere smile, nodding his head and saying, “Yes, Grandma.”

“Changsheng, do you recognize these three talismans?”

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